Preparation

• Preheat the oven to 160C Fan/180C/350F/Gas mark 4.
• Remove the giblets and neck, tuck the tips of the legs into the cavity and tuck the tips of the wings underneath the bird.
• Place the turkey on a large wire rack on top of a large roasting tray.
• Rub the oil all over the turkey, then sprinkle on the salt and pepper.
• Pour the stock into the base of the roasting tray.
• Brush or spray the foil with a little more oil, then tent the foil over the turkey and the tray.
• Place the turkey in the oven and roast for 2 hours.
• Remove the foil and roast for a further hour.
• Once the turkey is golden brown, remove from the oven and transfer to a warm serving plate.
• Leave to rest for 30-60 minutes, usually about 45 minutes.
• Use the juices in the bottom of the tray to make gravy.
• Serve with wonderful side dishes for an amazing Christmas dinner.