4.5 kg oven ready turkey, with giblets (thawed if frozen)
1 large onion, peeled and stuck with 6 whole cloves
50g butter, softened
10 chipolata sausages
salt and freshly ground black pepper
fresh herbs, to garnish
Stuffing
225g rindless streaky bacon, chopped
1 large onion, finely chopped
450g pork sausage meat
25g rolled oats
30ml chopped fresh parsley
10ml dried mixed herbs
1 large egg, beaten
115g dried apricots, finely chopped
Gravy
25g plain flour
450ml giblet stock |