Delia Smith Traditional Roast Turkey Recipe | Christmas 2025 Turkey

Delia Smith Traditional Roast Turkey Recipe | Christmas 2025 Turkey

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This roast turkey recipe with step-by-step instructions from Delia Smith will guarantee perfect results for your Christmas Day cooking.

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Cooking tools:

  • Skewer
  • Roasting pan
  • Pastry brush
  • Baking sheet
  • Aluminum foil
  • Toothpick
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spoon
  • Plate
  • Serving platter

Ingredients

  • 6.5kg turkey, oven-ready
  • 75g butter, softened
  • 225g very fat streaky bacon
  • 1 quantity of stuffing (see recipe)
  • Extra-wide strong turkey foil and a small skewer or cocktail sticks.

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