Christmas Turkey And Glazed Ham by Chef Ian Orr

by Anne Shirley

228 Kcal

Protein 38.5g
Carbohydrates 6.96g
Fat 6.14g

Difficult cooking

150 min

Londonderry or Derry city is an anglicization of the Irish word "Doire" meaning Oak Grove. Derry was shortlisted for Foodie Destinations Ireland for two years running. With a bucket load of attractions to offer, the Walled City helps cater to every taste. From contemporary cuisines to a fine dining experience, you will find it all in Derry. Local chefs are famous for using regional produce and transforming it into an amazing culinary experience. A must-visit establishment here is Browns Bonds Hill, which features local produce inspired by Chef Ian Orr and his team to give you an unforgettable experience.

Where to try

Browns Bonds Hill

#2 of 372 restaurants in Londonderry , United Kingdom

Address: 1 Bonds Hill, Londonderry, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Master your culinary skills and create Christmas mood whenever you want by following the advice Michelin-recommended fine dining restaurant's chef, Ian Orr

Christmas turkey and glazed ham

Glazed Ham

Christmas is synonymous with Roast Turkey and Glazed Ham on our dinner tables. There are hundreds of recipes and techniques for the perfect roast turkey and glazed ham, but when an award-winning chef suggests a recipe, you know it is worth trying. Derry’s Ian Orr’s "Browns Bonds Hill" is a Michelin-recommended fine dining restaurant that offers dining experiences throughout four seasons, such as wine dinners, private dining, and cooking demonstrations. It is renowned for its impeccable service and sumptuous food you can cook at home using chef Ian Orr’s recipe.

Cooking directions

Ingredients

4kg “ready to cook” turkey
125g of softened butter
125g of toasted chopped walnuts
10g of fresh chopped parsley
10g of fresh chopped sage
20ml of truffle oil
3ltrs of water
300g of salt
50g of Sugar
Salt and pepper to season
1 large ham (around 3-5kg)
200g of local honey
100g sugar
50g tomato sauce
2 tablespoons of cinnamon

Step 1. Bring to boil 3 liters of water with 300g salt and 50g sugar to make the brine liquid. Take it off the heat and add two cloves of garlic and five cloves once the brine mixture cools down. Keep the turkey overnight in the brine liquid.

Step 2. Preheat the oven to 220 degrees centigrade. Mix butter, toasted walnuts, parsley, and truffle oil in a blender. Remove the turkey from the brine liquid and rinse it with cold water, then dry it with kitchen towels. Rub the inside of the turkey with salt and pepper seasoning.

Step 3. Run your fingers under the skin of the turkey breast and peel back as far as possible. Apply two-thirds of the truffle butter on the turkey breasts and pull back the skin to its original posting to cover the turkey breast.

Step 4. Place the turkey on a roasting tray and cover it with foil. Then place the turkey in the oven and cook it in the oven for 90 minutes at 180 degrees centigrade. After 90 minutes, remove the foil and spread the rest of the truffle butter over the turkey. Cook for another 30 minutes in the oven and baste it occasionally.

Step 5. Finally, remove the turkey from the oven and let it rest for 30 minutes before serving.

Step 6. Place the ham in a large pot of cold water and bring it to a boil. Then turn down the heat and cook for another 90 minutes. Once the ham is cool, remove the skin/rind and then score the fat.

Step 7. Mix the honey, sugar, tomato sauce, and cinnamon in a bowl to make the glaze.

Step 8. Next, place the ham on a baking tray and spread the glaze on it. Place the tray in the preheated oven at 190 degrees centigrade and cook for 40 minutes. Baste the ham at least four times while cooking to make it evenly glazed.

Step 9. After 40 minutes, remove the ham from the oven and rest it for 30 minutes before serving.

In the last few years, "Legenderry" has undergone a cultural transformation by riding a wave of positivity. With its naturally beautiful setting along the banks of the River Foyle, the city’s reputation as a culinary hotspot is growing. The Slow Food Festival hosted in the city saw over 20000 people attending it to taste the local offerings. The globally famous series "Derry Girls" has put a spotlight on this city. The sense of humor, history, and friendly atmosphere of Derry combine and give it its unique character.

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