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Make your Christmas turkey extra special by adding this herb butter under the skin. Here's our ultimate guide to make the best turkey for Christmas.

  • a small bunch flat-leaf parsley
    finely chopped
  • a small bunch tarragon
    finely chopped
  • ½ a bunch chives
    finely chopped
  • 1 lemon
    zested and juiced
  • 2 cloves garlic
    crushed
  • ½ a tsp black peppercorns
    crushed
  • 200g unsalted butter
    softened

    Method

    • step 1

      Mix all of the ingredients together in a bowl with the soft butter and season generously with salt.

    This butter can be made well in advance and kept in the fridge or even frozen. Just remember to let them soften before putting under the turkey skin, as it will be easier to get an even layer.

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