Christmas Turkey
The Christmas meal involves many family traditions. Some families even have their own secret family recipes for the special Christmas meal; other families simply eat the traditional Christmas dishes, like the Turkey or Chester.
1 whole turkey (11 pounds)
2 cups of white wine
50ml of olive oil
½ cup of champagne
Butter or oil
Savory
Oregano, salt and black pepper
How to prepare:
1 – Mix the white wine, salt, olive oil, black pepper, oregano and the savory
2 – Apply the mixture above to the outside parts of the turkey and leave for one day in the refrigerator so that it can incorporate the flavor
3 – Place the turkey in a baking pan
4 – Apply a little bit of oil or butter on the turkey, mixing it with the sauce that had been marinating.
5 – Fill the inside of the turkey with “Farofa”, band the two wings and tights
6 – Cover the baking pan with aluminum foil and take it to the oven for approximately one hour and half
7 - When it is almost cooked, remove the aluminum foil to golden the turkey