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Baked Turkey with saffron

A sun-baked take on Turkey Slaw, built on saffron and finished the way we like it. Ready in about 1 hr 2 min and easily enough for 4 people.

5.0 from 3,649 cooks
Prep12 min
Cook50 min
Serves4
LevelAdvanced
Free to cook
Baked Turkey with saffron
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the saffron elements, and pat the turkey dry so it colours well.

Warm the olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat and soften the onion and garlic until sweet and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Turn up the heat and add the turkey. Transfer to the oven and bake until set, bubbling and golden on top.

Stir in the saffron and the rest of the saffron flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the courgette along with a splash of stock or water, then cover and cook gently until everything is tender and the sauce clings.

Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper and a little acid. It should taste bright, savoury and balanced.

Tested in the Stewart & Musell kitchen. Timings assume a standard home oven and hob.

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