Nigella Lawson has disclosed her secrets to achieving the perfect spiced and super juicy Christmas roast turkey.
The television chef said she left the bird outside for several days to truly tenderise the meat. Her son’s skateboard was a protection against marauding foxes.
In an email newsletter to fans, Lawson, 64, described how immersing the turkey in a salty and mildly spiced solution for a prolonged period led to a more succulent final flavour and texture.
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She said: “Before I had a garden, I put mine by an open window in the kitchen. It does mean everyone freezes, but who am I going to put first — my turkey or my family?
“Out in the garden if