Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of Roast Capon with Truffle Butter, a show-stopping dish perfect for festive gatherings. With its golden, crispy skin and succulent meat infused with luxurious truffle butter, this recipe creates unforgettable memories around the dinner table. Delight your family and friends with an impressive centerpiece that’s as delicious as it is beautiful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole capon (about 5–6 pounds)
- 1/2 cup high-quality truffle butter
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 6 cloves garlic, crushed
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a roasting pan with parchment paper.
- Rinse and pat dry the capon. Loosen the skin on the breast and insert dollops of truffle butter.
- Rub olive oil over the capon, seasoning generously with salt, pepper, rosemary, and thyme.
- Squeeze half a lemon inside the cavity along with crushed garlic cloves. Squeeze remaining lemon juice over the skin before roasting.
- Roast for about 1 hour and 45 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C), basting occasionally.
- Let rest for 15 minutes before carving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour and 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 6 oz (170g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg