Roast Turkey With Anchovies Recipe
Ingredients
| 1 turkey (12 to 15 pounds) | ||
| Bacon Slices | 5 | |
| Onion | 1 Large, minced | |
| Ground veal | 3/4 pound | |
| 3 slices stale bread, cubed | ||
| 1/3 cup milk or chicken broth | ||
| Anchovies | 1 Can (10oz) | |
| Butter | 2 Tablespoon | |
| Eggs | 2 , beaten | |
| Grated peel and juice of 1 lemon | ||
| Pepper | 1/2 Teaspoon | |
| Melted butter | 2/3 Cup (16 tbs) | |
Directions
Rinse turkey with running water.
Dry with paper towels.
Dice bacon.
Fry until transparent.
Add onion; stir fry until golden.
Stir in veal, bread cubes, and milk.
Remove from heat.
Finely chop or mash anchovies.
Mix in butter, lemon peel and juice, and pepper; beat until well combined.
Add to meat mixture and stir until well blended.
Stuffing should be of a paste consistency.
Spread stuffing in cavity of turkey.
Truss, place turkey in roasting pan.
If desired, insert meat thermometer in thickest part of breast.
Roast at 425°F about 3 1/2 hours, basting frequently with melted butter and pan drippings.
When done, leg of turkey moves easily and meat thermometer registers 180° to 185°F.
Dry with paper towels.
Dice bacon.
Fry until transparent.
Add onion; stir fry until golden.
Stir in veal, bread cubes, and milk.
Remove from heat.
Finely chop or mash anchovies.
Mix in butter, lemon peel and juice, and pepper; beat until well combined.
Add to meat mixture and stir until well blended.
Stuffing should be of a paste consistency.
Spread stuffing in cavity of turkey.
Truss, place turkey in roasting pan.
If desired, insert meat thermometer in thickest part of breast.
Roast at 425°F about 3 1/2 hours, basting frequently with melted butter and pan drippings.
When done, leg of turkey moves easily and meat thermometer registers 180° to 185°F.
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