Roast Turkey with Orange Herb Stuffing

Serves: 10-12

Ingredients:

12 pound/6 kg/No. 60 turkey
1 ounce (30 g) butter
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1/4 cup walnuts, chopped
1 x 6 1/2 ounce (200 g) packet sage and onion stuffing mix
1 cup water
1 teaspoon orange rind
Juice of 2 oranges
2 tablespoons orange brandy
1 egg, lightly beaten

Microwave Method:

1. Place butter, onion and garlic in a microwave-proof bowl. Cook for 2 minutes on HIGH.
2. Stir in remaining ingredients. Mix well.
3. Fill cavity of turkey with prepared seasoning.
4. Brush turkey with oil.
5. Place turkey on a roasting rack breast-side down. Cook for 15-18 minutes per pound/500 g on MEDIUM. Turn over halfway through cooking.

Convection Microwave Method:

1. Place butter, onion and garlic in a microwave-proof bowl. Cook for 2 minutes on HIGH.
2. Stir in remaining ingredients. Mix well.
3. Fill cavity of turkey with prepared seasoning.
4. Brush turkey with oil.
5. Roast on Low Rack, breast-side down, for 84 minutes on HIGH MIX/ROAST 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Turn over halfway through cooking.

Note: Shield wings and legs with foil halfway through cooking to prevent overcooking.