Guide Note

Christmas Turkey is a popular entree for Christmas dinner. Filled with a variety of stuffings, it is usually the centerpiece at the Christmas table.

Fast Facts

1. Can be roasted, baked or barbecued
2. Makes great leftovers
3. Can be used in casseroles and sandwiches
4. Turkey is also popular for Thanksgiving
5. Christmas turkeys range from about 7 1/2 pounds to 20 pounds ¹
6. Average 8-9 pound turkey takes about 3 hours to cook²

Cooking a Christmas Turkey

Ingredients

1. 1 (8 to 9-pound) turkey
2. 2.2 pounds diced turkey breast
3. 3 1/2 ounces pine nuts
4. 3 1/2 ounces dates, finely chopped
5. 3 1/2 ounces walnuts
6. 3 1/3 ounces diced cured ham
7. 7 ounces chestnuts in syrup
8. 1/2 cup brandy
9. 1/2 cup sweet wine
10. 2 eggs
11. Salt and pepper

Directions

Preheat over to 325. Remove the insides from the turkey and set aside. Combine diced turkey, pine nuts, walnuts, ham, chestnuts, brandy, wine, and eggs into a bowl. Add salt and pepper. Combine till mixture is firm and stuff into the turkey. Take a needle and kitchen string and sew the turkey shut. Place turkey in a roasting pan and let cook for three hours. Always use an internal temperature thermometer in the thickest part of the bird and make sure it hits 190 degrees. Baste every half hour. ³