HEATHER'S UPSIDE-DOWN TURKEY

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Say good-bye to dried out turkey breast! This is a traditional roasted turkey recipe with one twist - it's cooked upside down.

Provided by HeathersCookin

Categories     Poultry

Time 5h30m

Yield 8-15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

24 lbs turkey
1 onion, quartered
1 oranges or 1 lemon, quartered
1 celery rib, cut into several pieces
1/4 cup fresh cranberries
2 bay leaves
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon sage
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 -4 cups water or 2 -4 cups broth

Steps:

  • Fill room-temperature bird with aromatics, including onion, orange, celery, apple, cinnamon stick, handful of cranberries, bay leaves.
  • Place bird UPSIDE-DOWN on rack in a roasting pan, rub with olive oil and favorite seasonings, including sage, rosemary, kosher salt, pepper. Add several cups of water or broth to the roasting pan; add more if needed as the bird cooks.
  • Pre-heat oven and roast turkey at 400 for 30 minutes, 350 for several hours, and 275 for the last hour or two. Allow about 13-14 minutes per pound of turkey. White meat should be 165 and dark meat should be 175 degrees F.
  • Rest the meat for 30 minutes, carve, and enjoy!

KInGQAiM 1
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This recipe is a keeper! The turkey was moist and flavorful, and the pineapple-onion mixture was the perfect complement.


Caleb Dykeman
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I've always wanted to try making an upside-down turkey and this recipe was perfect. The turkey was cooked perfectly and the pineapple-onion mixture was delicious.


Tang Marvelous
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion dinner. The turkey is impressive and the pineapple-onion mixture adds a nice touch.


Sharifu Bin Ali
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it. The turkey was cooked perfectly and the pineapple-onion mixture was a great addition.


Janice Lawrence
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This recipe is a great way to change up your Thanksgiving dinner. The turkey is cooked upside-down, which gives it a unique flavor.


Omolara Olowonishaye
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The turkey is always moist and flavorful, and the pineapple-onion mixture is a delicious complement.


Josie Wells
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. The turkey is cooked quickly and the pineapple-onion mixture is a great way to add flavor.


Kudakwashe Calvin Gahadzikwa
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I made this recipe for Thanksgiving and it was a huge hit. The turkey was cooked to perfection and the pineapple-onion mixture was a hit.


Ramzan Kallu
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion dinner. The turkey was cooked perfectly and the pineapple-onion mixture was delicious.


Sefaloni Haapai
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe, but I'm so glad I tried it. The turkey was amazing and the pineapple-onion mixture was a great addition.


Zia Waqas
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This recipe is a keeper! The turkey was moist and flavorful, and the pineapple-onion mixture was the perfect complement.


Hamza Kamran
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I've always wanted to try making an upside-down turkey and this recipe was perfect. The turkey was cooked perfectly and the pineapple-onion mixture was delicious.


Kalam Sordar
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion dinner. The turkey is impressive and the pineapple-onion mixture adds a nice touch.


Krishna Naidu
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I made this recipe for Christmas dinner and it was a huge success. The turkey was cooked to perfection and the pineapple-onion mixture was a hit.


Somila Animation
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This was my first time making an upside-down turkey and it was easier than I thought. The turkey cooked evenly and the pineapple-onion mixture was a great addition.


kofi Abrantie
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I've made this recipe twice now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The turkey is always moist and flavorful, and the pineapple-onion mixture adds a nice sweetness and tang.


Mark Basil
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I followed the recipe exactly and the turkey turned out perfectly. The skin was crispy and the meat was juicy. My family loved it!


Olebogeng Bennett
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This upside-down turkey was a hit at our Thanksgiving dinner! The turkey was moist and flavorful, and the pineapple-onion mixture was a delicious complement. I will definitely be making this again.


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