Baked Turkey with Pistachios and Lemon

Ingredients

• Butter 0 oz
• Onion 1 head
• Breadcrumbs 0 oz
• Pistachios 0 oz
• Citrus Zest Mix 0 oz
• Meyer Lemon Juice 0 fl oz
• Thyme 9 sprigs
• Turkey 5 lbs
• Salt to taste
• Ground Black Pepper to taste

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1

Prepare all the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 355°F.

Step 2

Spread the pistachios in a single layer on a baking sheet and place them in the oven for 7 minutes.

Step 3

Remove the shells from the pistachios and chop them coarsely.

Step 4

Remove the leaves from 3 sprigs of thyme and chop them finely.

Step 5

Chop the onion into small cubes.

Step 6

Melt half of the butter over medium heat. Sauté the onion until soft.

Step 7

Add breadcrumbs, pistachios, lemon zest, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, and half of the chopped thyme to the onions. Sauté until the breadcrumbs turn golden brown.

Step 8

Pat the turkey dry and place it skin-side down on a cutting board. Fill the cavity with the stuffing, roll the turkey into a log, and tie it with kitchen twine.

Step 9

Line the baking dish with parchment paper. Place the remaining sprigs of thyme at the bottom.

Step 10

Place the turkey on top and brush it with the remaining butter. Season with salt and pepper. Roast the turkey for 2 hours at 320°F. Cover the cooked turkey with foil and let it rest for 10 minutes.

Step 11

Then remove the string and slice the bird into rounds.

Step 12

Serve the turkey with the sauce that was left from roasting.