MERRITT FAMILY TWO HOUR TURKEY
Fabulously moist. Works every time. And, yes, it really is a two-hour turkey! The trick is to use heavy duty, large size aluminum foil and then seal turkey in the foil completely. My new inlaws thought I was crazy when they arrived at our home to a cold, raw turkey one Thanksgiving. But they are believers now.
Provided by merritt_family
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Turkey Whole Turkey Recipes
Time 3h20m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Remove the turkey from refrigerator and allow it to stand at room temperature for about 45 minutes to an hour.
- While turkey is reaching room temperature, place a rack in the lowest position in an oven. Line a large turkey roasting pan with heavy duty aluminum foil, and spray the lined pan with cooking spray. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- Remove the giblets and neck from the turkey cavity, and set aside. Wash and dry the turkey with paper towels, and rub the turkey with vegetable oil. Sprinkle the turkey, inside and out, with lemon pepper seasoning. Sprinkle the inside of the cavity with salt, and place the quartered onion, parsley sprigs, rosemary, and oranges in the cavity. Sprinkle the area under the neck skin with lemon pepper seasoning, and stuff the area with a few slices of onion. Loosely tie the legs, and fold the wings underneath the turkey.
- Place the prepared turkey into the roasting pan. Surround the turkey with the giblets and neck, remainder of sliced onion, and carrot. Mix the white wine, cognac, chicken broth, and tomato juice in a saucepan and heat over medium heat until liquid is hot but not boiling. Pour half the liquid into the turkey cavity and the other half into the pan. Cover the turkey with more aluminum foil, making a tent so the foil doesn't contact the turkey skin. Crimp the foil firmly over the edges of the pan to completely seal the turkey in the foil tent.
- Roast in the oven for 1 hour. Remove the turkey from the oven, slit the foil tent, and fold the foil back to expose the turkey skin. Reduce oven temperature to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) and roast the turkey for 1 more hour, until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear. 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 758.3 calories, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 264.5 mg, Fat 32.8 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 91.8 g, SaturatedFat 9.4 g, Sodium 688.6 mg, Sugar 4.5 g
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Sami Bibe
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit. The turkey is always moist and flavorful, and the gravy is amazing.
Faizan Momand
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The turkey is always cooked perfectly and the gravy is always delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.
doro swthrt
[email protected]This is the best turkey recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and the results are always amazing. The turkey is moist and flavorful, and the gravy is to die for.
Dewey Davido
[email protected]I love this recipe! The turkey is always cooked perfectly and the gravy is amazing. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Chris David
[email protected]This is a great recipe for beginners. It's easy to follow and the results are amazing. The turkey was cooked perfectly and the gravy was delicious.
PYT_SKYY
[email protected]I made this recipe for my family and they loved it. The turkey was cooked perfectly and the gravy was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Amanda
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to cook a turkey for a small gathering. The turkey was moist and flavorful, and the gravy was perfect. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
ahsan bali
[email protected]I was looking for a simple and easy turkey recipe, and this one fit the bill perfectly. The turkey was cooked perfectly and the gravy was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Rafaela Montanez
[email protected]This recipe is a lifesaver! I'm not the best cook, but this recipe made me look like a pro. The turkey was cooked perfectly and the gravy was to die for.
MJ MEDIA PRODUCTION MMP
[email protected]I've tried many turkey recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. The turkey is always cooked perfectly and the gravy is amazing. I highly recommend this recipe.
Danka
[email protected]I made this recipe for Thanksgiving dinner and it was a huge success. The turkey was moist and flavorful, and the gravy was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Abrar Khan
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a special occasion dinner. The turkey was cooked to perfection and the gravy was rich and flavorful. My guests were very impressed.
Rigel Birt
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the turkey turned out perfectly. The meat was moist and juicy, and the skin was crispy. The gravy was also delicious.
Ibrar Afridi
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The turkey was so moist and flavorful, and the gravy was perfect. My family raved about it.
Ayanda Sithebe
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. The turkey was cooked perfectly and the gravy was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
Josi Harrell
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The turkey is always moist and juicy, and the gravy is flavorful and rich. I highly recommend this recipe.
Zeeshankhan Zeshan
[email protected]This is the best turkey recipe I've ever tried. It was so easy to make and the results were amazing. The turkey was cooked perfectly and the gravy was to die for.
Teckxy Njuguna
[email protected]My family loved this recipe! The turkey was moist and flavorful, and the gravy was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.