Thanksgiving is a time for family, friends, and delicious food. And no Thanksgiving feast is complete without a perfectly roasted turkey. If you're looking for an easy and flavorful way to cook your turkey, then you'll want to try cooking it in a bag.
Cooking a turkey in a bag is a great way to ensure that it cooks evenly and stays moist. The bag also helps to keep the turkey flavorful by trapping all of the natural juices inside. Plus, cooking a turkey in a bag is a relatively hands-off method, so you can relax and enjoy your time with your guests while the turkey cooks.
There are two main methods for cooking a turkey in a bag: the oven method and the slow cooker method. The oven method is the more traditional method, and it involves roasting the turkey in a preheated oven. The slow cooker method is a great option if you want to cook your turkey ahead of time or if you don't have a lot of oven space.
Both the oven method and the slow cooker method are detailed in the article, along with a recipe for a delicious turkey rub. So whether you're a seasoned pro or a first-time turkey cooker, you're sure to find a recipe that you'll love.
TURKEY IN A BAG
This is a very easy way to make a Thanksgiving turkey using an oven bag. The bird will be perfectly moist when done, and you can make gravy out of the juice that forms in the bottom of the bag. Plus, cleanup is a snap! The cooking time will vary for different sized turkeys.
Provided by DYCLARK
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Turkey Whole Turkey Recipes
Time 3h20m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Rinse turkey and remove giblets. Salt and pepper to taste.
- Sprinkle the bottom of a turkey size oven bag with flour. Place turkey, celery and onions in the bag. Seal bag and poke several holes in it with a fork.
- Bake 3 to 3 1/2 hours, or until internal temperature of the thigh meat reaches 180 degrees F (85 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 743.8 calories, Carbohydrate 3.8 g, Cholesterol 308.7 mg, Fat 36.5 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 93.2 g, SaturatedFat 10.3 g, Sodium 309.5 mg, Sugar 1.3 g
COOKING A TURKEY IN A BAG
This is the way I have cooked my turkey for the last 40 years and my Mother and Aunt before me. It turns out just wonderful.
Provided by Ron Joyce Ripple S
Categories Whole Turkey
Yield 20 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Stuff your turkey as you normally would.
- Open one brown paper bag inside another one.
- Butter the inside of the inside bag real well. Slide the turkey into the brown bags, fold up the end of the bags and staple together.
- Put the turkey (in bag) into the roasting rack (rack being inside of roasting pan).
- Bake at 325 F. for 20 min. per pound.
- THAT IS IT! No basting, no nothing. It turns out very juicy, very brown and just plain great!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 726.4, Fat 36.4, SaturatedFat 10.3, Cholesterol 308.7, Sodium 295.1, Protein 92.7
Tips:
- Choose a turkey that fits in your oven bag. A 12-14 pound turkey is a good size for a standard oven bag.
- Thaw the turkey completely before cooking. This will help it cook evenly.
- Pat the turkey dry before seasoning it. This will help the seasonings stick to the turkey.
- Season the turkey inside and out with your favorite seasonings. Some popular options include salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
- Place the turkey in the oven bag. Make sure the bag is large enough to accommodate the turkey and allow for some expansion during cooking.
- Seal the oven bag according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- Place the oven bag in a roasting pan. This will help to catch any juices that leak out of the bag during cooking.
- Cook the turkey according to the time and temperature specified on the oven bag package.
- Let the turkey rest for 15-20 minutes before carving. This will help the juices redistribute throughout the turkey, making it more moist and flavorful.
Conclusion:
Cooking a turkey in a bag is a great way to get a moist and flavorful turkey without having to worry about basting or monitoring the oven temperature. By following these tips, you can ensure that your turkey turns out perfect every time.
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