Turducken a Chicken in a Duck in a Turkey

Prepare to impress with the ultimate showstopper for your holiday feast: Turducken—a chicken stuffed in a duck, stuffed inside a turkey! This iconic centerpiece combines three flavorful birds layered with cornbread and sausage stuffing for a harmonious medley of textures and tastes in every bite. Meticulously deboned for easy carving, the turducken is seasoned with a savory blend of spices and slow-roasted to perfection, ensuring moist, tender meat wrapped in golden, crispy skin. Thanks to the layered stuffing and rich flavor of each bird, this recipe creates a culinary masterpiece perfect for special occasions. Whether you're hosting Thanksgiving, Christmas, or a dinner party, this spectacular dish is guaranteed to wow your guests.

Nutriscore Rating: 52/100

Prep Time:120 mins

Cook Time:360 mins

Total Time:480 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1 Whole turkey (10-12 lbs)
• 1 Whole duck (4-5 lbs)
• 1 Whole chicken (3-4 lbs)
• 4 cups Cornbread stuffing
• 3 cups Sausage stuffing
• 1 cup Butter, melted
• 3 tbsp Salt
• 2 tbsp Black pepper
• 1 tbsp Garlic powder
• 1 tbsp Paprika
• 1 tbsp Dried thyme
• 1 tbsp Onion powder
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 roll Kitchen twine

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 275°F (135°C).

Step 2

Fully debone the turkey, duck, and chicken. This step is crucial for easy carving and proper stuffing. If you prefer not to debone them yourself, ask your butcher for assistance.

Step 3

Season the inside and outside of each bird with a mixture of salt, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, thyme, and onion powder. Set aside.

Step 4

Spread a layer of cornbread stuffing inside the turkey cavity.

Step 5

Place the deboned duck on top of the turkey stuffing layer. Spread a layer of sausage stuffing inside the duck cavity.

Step 6

Next, place the deboned chicken on top of the duck stuffing layer. Add another layer of cornbread stuffing inside the chicken cavity.

Step 7

Carefully fold the sides of the turkey around the duck and chicken layers, shaping everything into a cohesive, bird-shaped form. Use kitchen twine to securely truss the turkey closed.

Step 8

Rub the outside of the turducken with olive oil and melted butter for added moisture and color during baking.

Step 9

Place the turducken in a large roasting pan on a rack. Cover the entire roasting pan tightly with aluminum foil.

Step 10

Roast the turducken in the preheated oven for approximately 5 to 6 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) in the thickest part of the stuffing.

Step 11

Remove the foil during the last 30 minutes of cooking to allow the skin to brown and crisp.

Step 12

Let the turducken rest for at least 30 minutes before slicing. Use a sharp knife to cut slices across all layers to showcase the chicken, duck, and turkey.

Step 13

Serve hot and enjoy your homemade turducken!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(4124.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	8958.0

Total Fat 705.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 274.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 24.3g
Cholesterol 2077.4mg	0%
Sodium 29878.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 345.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 41.6g	0%
Total Sugars 15.5g
Protein 298.0g	0%

Vitamin D 129.3IU	0%
Calcium 698.3mg	0%
Iron 35.0mg	0%
Potassium 4119.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 71.1%

Protein: 13.4%

Carbs: 15.5%