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Christmas turkey recipes

The showstopper of Christmas Day is always the Christmas turkey. From the classic festive roast to a spice-rubbed recipe, find all of our favourite roast turkey recipes here.

Which method will you go for? We’ve got dry-brined, barbecue-roasted, classic roast and more.

As for additions, you can try a bacon-wrapped turkey with mustard and tarragon butter, stuffed turkey legs, a one-pan roast turkey cushion and so much more.

Now you’ve got the main sorted, get prepped with our make-ahead Christmas sides.

Our five Glow Up mini recipes, including a luscious sage and nutmeg garlic butter and a marmalade glaze, will help you get even more creative with your cooking.

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Christmas turkey recipes

Kentucky-fried turkey tenders with cranberry hot sauce

Serve these Kentucky-fried turkey tenders with cranberry dip as is for a Christmas TV snack, or go the whole hog with chips and coleslaw.

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Christmas turkey recipes

Roast turkey

Roast turkey that’s beautifully presented, richly flavoured and juicy – that’s what you want on Christmas Day. Try our ultimate recipe.

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Roast turkey with a bacon lattice

You can never have too much bacon at Christmas, and dressing turkey with a bacon lattice imparts flavour and stops the breast drying out.

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Dry-brined turkey crown

The herby dry brine in this easy turkey crown recipe helps the meat stay juicy during cooking, adds flavour and helps the skin crisp up.

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Gill Meller recipes

Gill Meller’s brined barbecued turkey with a rich gravy

Gill Meller explains how to brine and barbecue a turkey. The method may be unconventional but the results are succulent and full of flavour.

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Brined and barbecue-roasted turkey with beetroot purée and tahini gravy

The Christmas turkey to rival all turkeys, try chef Josh Katz's brined and barbecued-roasted turkey for a roast dinner with a real difference.

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Bacon-wrapped turkey with mustard and tarragon butter

Looking for a Christmas turkey recipe? This knockout slow-roasted, bacon-wrapped turkey makes enough to serve 8 with juicy leftovers to spare.

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Stuffed turkey legs

This festive stuffed turkey leg recipe is a great alternative to the whole roast turkey. Serve with our signature mash and Brussel sprouts!

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Clementine, thyme and bay roast turkey

This Christmas, create a showstopper turkey recipe with a zesty sausagemeat stuffing made with clementines, garlic and thyme.

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One-pan roast turkey cushion with trimmings

An all-in-one Christmas lunch for a group of six to eight people. Find out how to make a turkey cushion stuffed with sausage and lentils.

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Simple turkey brine recipe

Take your Christmas dinner up a notch wuth this turkey brine recipe, ensuring a beautifully moist texture and even more flavour.

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Turkey cushion with fruity sausagemeat stuffing

On a budget? Try a turkey cushion for Christmas. This recipe feeds a group of four to five, but could stretch to more with generous sides

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Parcel baked turkey with cider glaze

By parcel-baking the Christmas turkey, all of its juices are conserved – unwrap this most succulent of turkeys to enjoy with your guests.

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Roast turkey with fennel and paprika

A Christmas roast with a spicy twist, if you want to simplify the recipe, just omit the spices and rub with fresh herbs and plenty of seasoning.

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Roast turkey crown with pancetta, date and sage stuffed legs

Our roast turkey crown with stuffed legs is a clever way to cook your turkey and it allows you to prepare it calmly in advance. Carving and serving it is a dream.