Scot’s Way With Turkey

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 1
Scot's Way With Turkey - A Delicious and Boozy Roast Recipe
in Main

Prep

30 min

Cook

4.5 hours

Ready In

5 hours

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

8 -10 lbs young turkey
12 large prunes or 18 medium prunes
1/4 cup whiskey
2 cups strong hot black tea
1 medium onion , chopped fine
1 lb ground pork
1 egg
1 piece mace , broken into small pieces
salt and pepper
12 -18 walnuts , shelled
1/2 cup heather honey ( or any other type )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12-14
Calories
570
Sugar
19g
Fat
35g
Scot's Way With Turkey is a delicious and boozy twist on the classic holiday roast. The addition of prunes soaked in tea and whiskey adds a sweet and slightly tangy flavor to the ground pork stuffing that's packed into the turkey. Roasted to perfection, this dish is sure to impress your guests and become a new family favorite. The recipe has been handed down through generations of Scots and is often served during the holiday season.

Instructions

1.Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
2.Soak the prunes in hot black tea and whiskey for about an hour.
3.Meanwhile, in a large bowl, mix together the ground pork, egg, onion, mace, salt, and pepper until well combined.
4.Remove the prunes from the tea and chop them into small pieces. Add them to the pork mixture and stir.
5.Stuff the turkey with the pork and prune mixture, making sure to distribute it evenly throughout the bird.
6.Place the turkey in a roasting pan and rub the outside with heather honey.
7.Sprinkle the walnuts over the turkey and cover with foil.
8.Roast the turkey for about 4 hours, basting it with the pan juices every hour.
9.Remove the foil and continue to roast for an additional 30 minutes or until the skin is brown and crispy.

PROS

This roast turkey is moist and flavorful, with a sweet and slightly boozy twist from the prunes and whiskey.

It’s a show-stopping dish that’s perfect for a holiday dinner or special occasion.

CONS

Due to the high fat content in the pork stuffing and the added honey, this dish is not the healthiest option.

It’s also a bit time-consuming to prepare, with a total cook time of over 4 hours.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this dish may not be the healthiest, turkey is a lean protein that’s low in fat and calories.
Additionally, prunes are high in fiber and have been linked to improved digestion and bone health.

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