ALWAYS-TENDER ROASTED TURKEY
For years I prepared my Thanksgiving turkey only to have it turn out dry. That's when I decided to give this recipe a try. Baking the bird in an oven bag keeps it moist and tender...and there's no basting involved.-Shirley Bedzis, San Diego, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 3h30m
Yield 24 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine butter and garlic. Pat turkey dry. Carefully loosen skin of turkey; rub butter mixture under the skin. Sprinkle salt and pepper over skin of turkey and inside cavity. Skewer turkey openings; tie drumsticks together., Place flour in oven bag and shake to coat. Place oven bag in a roasting pan; add celery and onions. Place turkey, breast side up, over vegetables. Cut six 1/2-in. slits in top of bag; close bag with tie provided., Bake at 350° for 3 to 3-1/2 hours or until a thermometer reads 180°. Let stand for 15 minutes before carving. Skim fat and thicken drippings if desired., If preparing turkey the day before, pour drippings into a measuring cup; skim fat. Arrange slices in an ungreased shallow roasting pan; pour drippings over turkey. Cool completely. Cover and refrigerate overnight., The next day, bake at 350° for 45-65 minutes or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 512 calories, Fat 24g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 230mg cholesterol, Sodium 375mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 67g protein.
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Arman Zia Khattak
[email protected]This turkey was a hit at my Thanksgiving dinner! Everyone raved about how delicious it was.
Ariyan Morshed
[email protected]I've made this recipe twice now and both times it has turned out perfectly. It's a great recipe for a special occasion.
Delight Juls
[email protected]This is the best roasted turkey recipe I've ever used. It's so easy to make and the turkey is always moist and flavorful.
Lawrence Bimpeh
[email protected]I highly recommend this recipe. It's easy to follow and the turkey turns out amazing.
Britney John Thomas
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again.
Md Anower
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's the best roasted turkey recipe I've ever tried.
Courage Adela
[email protected]This turkey was a huge hit at my Thanksgiving dinner. Everyone loved it!
Jack Kalala
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it always turns out amazing. It's my go-to recipe for roasted turkey.
M Kashee
[email protected]This is the best roasted turkey recipe I've ever tried. The turkey was so moist and flavorful, and the skin was perfectly crispy.
Doreen Ayivi
[email protected]I love this recipe because it's so easy to make. I can always count on it to turn out a delicious turkey.
Big E Holdings
[email protected]This turkey was a hit at my Thanksgiving dinner! Everyone raved about how delicious it was.
wtf etf
[email protected]I was so impressed with this recipe! I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to follow the instructions easily and the turkey turned out beautifully.
SHAWN ANENE
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've made it twice now and both times it has turned out amazing. The turkey is always juicy and flavorful, and the leftovers are just as good.
Brainyark Gemstone
[email protected]I've tried many roasted turkey recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. The turkey was incredibly juicy and tender, and the skin was perfectly crispy.
Ms Bristy
[email protected]This turkey was so moist and flavorful! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. My family loved it!