THE WORLD'S BEST TURKEY

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This recipe makes a deliciously moist turkey.

Provided by Sarah

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Turkey     Whole Turkey Recipes

Time 4h10m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (12 pound) whole turkey, neck and giblets removed
½ cup butter, cubed
2 apples, cored and halved
1 tablespoon garlic powder
salt and pepper to taste
⅔ (750 milliliter) bottle Champagne

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Rinse turkey, and pat dry. Gently loosen turkey breast skin, and insert pieces of butter between the skin and breast. Place apples inside the turkey's cavity. Sprinkle with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Place turkey in a roasting bag, and pour Champagne over the inside and outside of the bird. Close bag, and place turkey in a roasting pan.
  • Bake turkey 3 to 3 1/2 hours in the preheated oven, or until the internal temperature is 180 degrees F (85 degrees C) when measured in the meatiest part of the thigh. Remove turkey from bag, and let stand for at least 20 minutes before carving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 590.5 calories, Carbohydrate 3.6 g, Cholesterol 213.6 mg, Fat 29.3 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 68.2 g, SaturatedFat 10.5 g, Sodium 207.2 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

Jorge Cruz
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I made this turkey for Christmas dinner and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about how moist and delicious it was.


Javed Bhatti
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This is the best turkey recipe I've ever tried. The turkey was cooked evenly and the skin was nice and crispy.


kgotso mabidikama
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I've tried many turkey recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. The turkey was cooked to perfection and the gravy was delicious.


M hasnain Wahab
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The turkey was the best I've ever had.


Deanna Deason
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I'm not a fan of turkey, but this recipe changed my mind. The turkey was moist and flavorful, and the gravy was delicious.


Isabelle Mondragon
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This is the best turkey recipe I've ever used. The turkey was perfectly cooked and the gravy was amazing.


Sandra Namatouv
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I've tried this recipe several times and it always turns out great. The turkey is always moist and flavorful.


Rukeya Wentzel
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I made this turkey for my family's Thanksgiving dinner and everyone loved it. The turkey was cooked perfectly and the stuffing was delicious.


Latoya Holmes
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The turkey was the best I've ever had.


Judita Jankauskaite
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I was hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of turkey, but I'm glad I did. The turkey was moist and flavorful, and the gravy was delicious.


Hana abu Hana
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This turkey recipe is a game-changer. It's so easy to make and the results are incredible. I'll never make turkey any other way again.


Aimable Sibomana
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I've made this turkey recipe several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect centerpiece for any holiday meal.


Nicholas Gava
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This recipe is a lifesaver! I'm not a great cook, but I was able to follow the instructions easily and the turkey turned out amazing.


Omkrishna Shrestha
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I'm not usually a fan of turkey, but this recipe changed my mind. The turkey was so moist and flavorful, I couldn't get enough of it.


Amy Shield S
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This is the best turkey recipe I've ever tried. The turkey was cooked evenly and the skin was nice and crispy.


Maddison Pace
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I made this turkey for Christmas dinner and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about how moist and delicious it was.


Kevin Singh
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I followed the recipe exactly and the turkey turned out perfectly. My family loved it!


Malik Ahmad Kareem
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This recipe is a keeper! The turkey was juicy and tender, and the stuffing was flavorful and moist.


Khalid Arain
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I've tried many turkey recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. The turkey was cooked to perfection and the gravy was delicious.


Zakarià Hajimohamud
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This turkey recipe was a hit at our Thanksgiving dinner! The meat was moist and flavorful, and the skin was crispy and golden brown. I'll definitely be making this again next year.