DRUNKIN TURKEY

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I love beer butt chicken so I figured why not turkey. But have you ever sat a turkey on a little beer can?? Oy!! But i have made this recipe 3 times this season already 2-23lb turkeys and 1-12lb and it received rave reviews from everyone...Be sure to use the juices to make the best gravey you have ever tried. Enjoy.

Provided by Cynthia Binsfield

Categories     Turkey

Time 5h30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

12 lb Turkey
1 - 12 oz Bottled Beer, (Blue Moon)
1 c Water
1 large Yellow Onion
1 lb Baby Carrots
4 large Celery Stalks
2 Tbsp Butter (Smart Balance)
1 Tbsp Olive Oil, Extra Virgin
1 Tbsp Dried Rosemary
Salt & Pepper to Taste

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 325.
  • 2. Pull out turkey neck and organs. Rinse turkey inside and out, neck and organs. Place everything in roasting pan.
  • 3. Pour beer in and around turkey. Pout water around turkey.
  • 4. Cut 1/2 onion in large wedges the other 1/2 in smaller wedges. Place 3 large wedges inside of turkey. All other wedges large and small around turkey
  • 5. Place about a handfull if baby carrots inside turkey. Scatter all other carrots around turkey.
  • 6. Be sure to use all of celery including the leaves and inside stalks. Chop leaves and inside stalks. Place inside turkey. Chop rest of celery and place around turkey.
  • 7. Take 1 tablespoon of butter cut in half and spread under skin of turkey by breast. Take other tablespoon of butter and rub all over outside of turkey.
  • 8. Rub olive oil all over outside of turkey.
  • 9. Season turkey, inside and out, and the vegetables and beer broth around turkey with salt and pepper. Sprinkle rosemary all over turkey inside and out.
  • 10. Cover turkey with foil. Place in oven set at 325 and bake covered for about 3 hours. Uncover and roast for remaining time basting with juices often. Most directions say about 4 hours but count on it taking longer.
  • 11. When done, remove Turkey from oven, cover with foil and let rest for 20 minutes.
  • 12. Place turkey on platter, spoon vegetables around turkey and serve.

Prince wajid
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This recipe is a must-try for any turkey lover. The drunken gravy is the perfect way to add a little something extra to your holiday meal.


Abdul Wahab Ansari
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. The turkey was moist and flavorful, and the drunken gravy was the perfect accompaniment. I will definitely be making this again.


asiasi ahkee
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I've never been a fan of turkey, but this recipe changed my mind. The drunken gravy was the perfect addition.


Bro Sayeed
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This recipe was a disaster! The turkey was dry and overcooked, and the drunken gravy was way too salty. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


Abdulbasit Suleiman
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Easy to follow recipe and the turkey turned out moist and delicious. The drunken gravy was a nice touch.


Jenisha Sherrod
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The turkey was juicy and flavorful, but the drunken gravy was a bit too boozy for my taste.


Seli Geta
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This recipe is a keeper! The turkey was perfectly cooked and the drunken gravy was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


mithun tube
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Not a fan of the drunken gravy, but the turkey itself was good.


Sadia Azam
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This is the best turkey recipe I've ever tried! The meat was so moist and flavorful, and the drunken gravy was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again for my next holiday dinner.


walter chakwenya
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The turkey was a little dry, but the drunken gravy was delicious.


Alberto Garcia
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This recipe was easy to follow and the turkey turned out great! I'll definitely be making it again.


Josephu Bunzali
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The turkey is always moist and juicy, and the drunken gravy is to die for. I highly recommend this recipe!


Salman Rs
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A bit too salty for my taste, but overall a good recipe.


Kool Cocos
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This turkey was a hit at our Thanksgiving dinner! The meat was moist and flavorful, and the drunken gravy was the perfect addition. I will definitely be making this again next year.