COLA ROAST TURKEY
Want a delicious, tender, juicy and BEAUTIFUL turkey? Try what my Grandpa taught me when I was just a little girl. I've ALWAYS made my turkey this way and it always turns out great. And besides, you get LOTS of wide eyed looks! The idea behind the cola is that the acid in the soda helps to tenderize the bird, the sugar and caramel gives it just a hint of sweetness, and the coloring helps to give the bird a beautiful roasted color. Enjoy!!
Provided by Leslie Eickhoff-Davis
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Turkey Whole Turkey Recipes
Time 4h25m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- Wash the turkey well, and pat dry with paper towels. Use your hands to slather the whole turkey, front and back, with butter. Make sure to butter the wing tips and leg ends. Place the turkey into a roasting pan, and pour the cola over the turkey. Sprinkle the whole turkey with salt and black pepper.
- Roast the turkey for 4 to 5 hours, checking for doneness after 4 hours. Baste the turkey every 30 minutes with the turkey drippings. If the breast skin browns too quickly, cover it with aluminum foil. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone should read 180 degrees F (82 degrees C). Remove the turkey from the oven, cover with a doubled sheet of aluminum foil, and allow to rest in a warm area 10 to 15 minutes before slicing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 993 calories, Carbohydrate 4.6 g, Cholesterol 378 mg, Fat 50.1 g, Protein 122.6 g, SaturatedFat 17.2 g, Sodium 352.8 mg, Sugar 4.6 g
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Reedam Dong
[email protected]This recipe is a must-try for anyone who loves turkey.
Aubrey DeWitt
[email protected]I'll definitely be making this turkey again. It was so easy to make and the flavor was out of this world.
guy norris
[email protected]This turkey was a showstopper! The cola glaze was the perfect finishing touch.
Suas Suas
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of turkey, but this recipe changed my mind. The cola glaze was incredible.
Kal Marvins
[email protected]This is the best turkey recipe I've ever tried. The cola glaze is genius!
Kierra Clark
[email protected]I've been making this turkey for years and it's always a hit. The cola glaze is what makes it so special.
Ghulam Rasul
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The turkey was delicious and the cola glaze was amazing. I highly recommend this recipe.
Prajwal Acharya
[email protected]I made this turkey for Thanksgiving and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! I'll definitely be making it again next year.
Shifad Ahmed Shifad
[email protected]This is now my go-to turkey recipe. It's so easy to make and the results are always amazing.
Modester Kachimba
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about this recipe, but I'm so glad I tried it! The turkey was so moist and flavorful. The cola glaze was the perfect touch.
Umar Ehsan
[email protected]The turkey came out perfect! It was cooked evenly and the cola glaze was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.
Mohammad Miraj Bhai
[email protected]I've never thought of using cola to roast a turkey before, but it turned out amazing! The cola added a unique flavor that I really enjoyed.
Ember
[email protected]This cola-roasted turkey was a hit! The meat was juicy and flavorful, and the cola glaze gave it a delicious sweet and tangy flavor.