GRANDMA G'S BAKED THANKSGIVING TURKEY
The secret for my buttery tasting moist turkey, is the injector! Yes the large "syringe looking" injector usually used for injecting cajun spices into meats. The result is a very moist turkey, every time! Cook times are based on the size turkey you have. I usually cook a 12 to 15 pounder. I've based cook times on 12 to 15 pound turkey.
Provided by GrandmaG
Categories Whole Turkey
Time 3h30m
Yield 1 turkey
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
- Remove giblets and neck.
- For those of you who have never cooked a turkey before, check inside the body cavity, and inside the neck chest cavity.
- Rinse turkey and pat dry.
- Mix melted butter and salad dressing.
- Draw up mixture into injector and inject bird in several locations in the brest, thighs and leg.
- Place in roaster pan and add all vegetables inside the body cavity.
- Cut 4, 1/2 inch slices from the butter and insert under the breast skin, and push up as far as it will go.
- Place the remaining stick of butter in the cavity.
- Cover with heavy foil, making sure the foil does not touch the turkey.
- Bake for 2 hours 30 minutes in 450 degree oven.
- If meat thermometer reads 185 degrees, it's time to uncover and baste using all of basting liquid.
- If it has not reached 180 degrees return to oven for additional 30 minutes.
- Check therometer.
- Bake another 45 minutes, until golden brown.
- Remove from oven and cover with foil again and let stand for 15 minutes before slicing.
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
#time-to-make #course #main-ingredient #preparation #occasion #very-low-carbs #main-dish #poultry #oven #easy #holiday-event #turkey #dietary #thanksgiving #low-sodium #high-protein #low-carb #high-in-something #low-in-something #meat #whole-turkey #equipment #4-hours-or-less
You'll also love
Fred Mason
[email protected]This is the best turkey recipe I've ever tried. It was easy to make and the turkey was delicious.
Larry stringer
[email protected]This recipe is a must-try for anyone who loves Thanksgiving turkey.
Mattu Vicky
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of turkey, but this recipe made me a believer. The turkey was moist and flavorful, and the gravy was amazing.
Ali Haussain
[email protected]This is the best Thanksgiving turkey recipe I've found. It's easy to follow and the turkey always turns out perfectly.
Francesca Plesh
[email protected]I've tried this recipe several times and it never disappoints.
Jazzy Bhatti
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to make a moist and flavorful turkey. The gravy is also delicious.
Emmanuel Osei
[email protected]I'm a beginner cook and this recipe was easy to follow. The turkey turned out great and my family loved it.
abdullahi Muhammad Hassan
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The turkey was amazing and the gravy was perfect.
Ahmed Mo2022
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The turkey is always moist and flavorful, and the gravy is to die for.
Landon Long
[email protected]This is the best Thanksgiving turkey recipe I've ever tried. The turkey was juicy and delicious, and the gravy was perfect.
Shehbaz Sb
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of turkey, but this recipe changed my mind. The turkey was cooked to perfection and the gravy was amazing.
Md maidul Islam
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The turkey was so moist and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again next year.
Precious Oji
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but the turkey didn't cook all the way through.
Shirakat Malik
[email protected]The turkey was a little dry, but the gravy was delicious.
Juan Tarifa
[email protected]This was my first time making a Thanksgiving turkey, and I'm so glad I used this recipe. It was easy to follow and the turkey turned out perfectly. Thanks!
Sk Rajib Khan
[email protected]I've been making this recipe for years, and it never disappoints. The turkey is always perfectly cooked, and the gravy is amazing. My family loves it!
Abbas gulam
[email protected]This recipe was a hit at our Thanksgiving dinner! The turkey was moist, juicy, and flavorful. The gravy was also delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a great Thanksgiving turkey.