Cost Breakdown

Critical Success Points

• • Creating and inserting the citrus‑garlic butter under the skin
• • Initial high‑heat sear (220°C for 10 min)
• • Resting the turkey uncovered for 2½ hours
• • Reducing cider by half to concentrate flavor
• • Straining the gravy to achieve a smooth texture

Safety Warnings

• • Handle raw turkey with separate cutting board and wash hands thoroughly to avoid cross‑contamination.
• • Use oven mitts when handling hot trays and foil.
• • Beware of hot oil splatter when basting.