Roast Christmas Turkey

Ingredients
1 quantity of bread and tarragon orange stuffing 4 kilogram turkey2 tablespoon olive oil4 sprigs of thyme, finely choppedsalt and freshly ground black pepper1 large brown onion, cut into 6 pieces1 large carrot, diced2 tablespoon brandy1 cup dry white wine2 cups chicken stock or water2 teaspoon corn flour mixed with 2 tbsp water2 tablespoon chopped parsley, tarragon or basil
You may wish to cover the turkey breast with thin slices of bacon to keep it moister and for extra flavour.Preheat oven to 150°C.Place three-quarters of the stuffing inside the clean, empty cavity of the turkey. Place remaining stuffing in the wishbone cavity under the skin and neck. Truss the thighs with kitchen string to hold the stuffing inside.Mix olive oil with thyme and a little salt and pepper and brush turkey with it. Place turkey on its side on an oven rack placed in your largest roasting tray. Roast in preheated oven for about 45 minutes then turn onto the other side. Add onion and carrot to roasting tray and roast for a further 45 minutes. Turn turkey onto its back, baste with cooking juices and cook for a further 30-40 minutes.Transfer turkey to a large serving dish; cover with foil and leave to rest for at least 15 minutes or until ready to serve.Meanwhile, drain fat from roasting tray and place tray on medium heat on top of the stove. Add brandy and stir with onion and carrot. Add wine and bring to the boil. Add stock, bring to a simmer and simmer for five minutes. Strain sauce into a small saucepan, discarding onion and carrot. Bring sauce to the boil then whisk in diluted corn flour to thicken sauce. Season with salt and pepper and stir in parsley.Detach turkey legs. Thinly slice the breast then cut the thighs and drumsticks into small pieces. Pour a little gravy into a roasting tray. Place slices of turkey breast in tray and top with some stuffing. Then arrange pieces of thigh and drumstick on top. Spoon more gravy over and cover with foil. Reheat in preheated oven at 150°C for about 25 minutes. Enjoy this Christmas turkey recipe.