Jamie's Fail-Safe Roast Turkey

Jamie shows you how to make your Christmas dinner unforgettable with his fail-safe recipe for juicy and succulent turkey. From tips on stuffing and gravy preparation to cooking and resting your bird, Jamie has it covered in one easy to follow recipe.

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[aerobill]

Jamie, if you ever read this: I’m 54 yo and you’ve been one of my heroes for a long time.
Also this year you were part of our Christmas dinner.
Thanks for everything you’ve done so far.
Merry Christmas and all the best wishes for you and your loved ones for the New Year.
Festive Greetings from the Netherlands 🇳🇱

[kauerpc]

This video cannot have only 2 million something views. I just watched it 4 times in a row and 3 times earlier, to be fully prepared for tomorrow. And I do this every December.

[hollymason]

I followed this recipe last year and it’s the first time I’ve ever had moist turkey! Will be doing it again this year 🦃 🎅🏻 Thank you, Jamie!

[mamasita]

Thank you Jamie Oliver!

I never comment somthing on youtube but I really have to fo it this time. I did everything exactly like you with the Turkey and the gravy and it came out fantastic good. I have never had gravy before, maybe its not normal here in Norway, but gravy really rocks . Takes it to an whole other level...Thank you again and happy new year. And sorry for my bad english...

cheers Tony

[Agnieszka]

Made it yesterday and my turkey turned out to be fantastically moist and full of flavour! Thank you Jamie :) I added some garlic to onions and vegetables and it worked really well.

[Knappa]

On christmas day mum makes the turkey for 11am and we eat at 1:15pm so the idea of resting it must have been around for years. It is never cold even after two hours!

[anasantos]

we tried the recipe for the last 2 Christmas: in 2022 with a turkey and in 2023 with a capon! wonderful! so tender! The stuffing, the gravy...uhm!!! thank you! Have a very Happy New Year!

[alexbog]

So important to rest as long as you cook. Incredible difference!

[josiahcarlitz]

I cooked a turkey for the first time 2 years ago using your method, along with a brine/marinade. My wife said this is the first turkey she ever liked!! So I’m doing another one right now, just for the fun of it, I hope it turns out just as good.

[mrsseasea]

Cooking thanksgiving turkey for 20 of the 20 never gave mind to RESTING the turkey! It’s important! A MUST MUST MUST! Now I rest for as long as I cooked!

[yadvendrayadav]

Jamie Oliver, you Sir are a genius. Your cooking is what cooking should be like. I am in love with the fact that there is no fuss involved and yet the end product is

[carolinemcgivern]

My go to chef every Christmas, Jamie Oliver! My kids are so grateful!

[wurzelnundflügel]

3rd year in a row that I´m making this for christmas dinner! Easy butc good!

[RedSpiralHandTV]

Can't tell you how many people I've taught to roast a turkey. It's the easiest meal to feed a crowd. I actually do this thing though where I mix olive oil, spices, lemon juice together and pulverize it into a pesto and rub that underneath the skin (between the skin and the meat) so it has more staying power. I place herbs in the cavity too. I include lavender generally...because I like it. Also, I roast at 500 for about 15 minutes at the outset and then turn the temp down. Will try your version though!

[Iksmohj]

Just like Gordon says, the moment you let it rest for a longer hours, the better it gets.Nice job Jamie!cheers!

[samiasafer]

Me and my kids love your cooking and watching your episodes all the time thank you

[hinacharania]

Made turkey for the very first time ever this yr following these instructions. And it turned out unbelievable. Couldn't use the clementines though due to allergies of some guest. But boy! Did I get compliments.

[PracticalGwen]

Thank you Jamie. I cooked this up and the gravy at Thanksgiving. Absolutely stunning reviews from my guests! I felt like a chef (which I am not).

[shermanshecapio]

after i cutted up the onions carrots and celery season it with salt pepper tyme and rosemary then i placed the turkey on top of the veggies pour chicken broth in the roasting pan open the oven let it sit there it will make the perfect homemade turkey gravy

[mondalmunmun]

Remembering my good old days😌 when i used to watch his videos on tv i never expect i found him on YouTube after ages :))