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Turkey Cooked in an Oven Bag
Instructions
1
Place cooking rack on the lowest option; Pre-heat the oven to 350℉.
2
Place the oven bag in a rimmed roasting pan.
3
Combine all ingredients for herb butter together (I do this in a food processor); set aside.
4
Clean turkey – remove neck and gizzards from the cavity.
5
Rinse the turkey thoroughly with cold water, including the cavity.
6
Pat dry with paper towels.
7
Season the outside and cavity generously with salt and pepper.
8
If stuffing the bird, fill the cavity with stuffing. If not stuffing the bird, fill the cavity with extra vegetables.
9
Rub herb butter all over the outside of the bird, including the underneath.
10
Sprinkle the flour evenly over the bottom of the bag.
11
Place chopped onion, carrots and celery in the bottom on the bag.
12
Add turkey on top of the vegetables and pour in stock; close the bag using the provided tie.
13
Cut six slits, about ½ inch long, on the top of the bag.
14
Roast turkey for 2-3 hours, depending on the size (Unstuffed: 13 minutes per pound, Stuffed: 15 minutes per pound).
15
Remove from oven when the internal temperature (between the leg and breast) reaches 165℉. Allow to rest for 15-30 minutes before carving.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Prep the Bag Properly 🛍️Dust the inside of the oven bag with flour before adding ingredients to prevent tears and ensure even heat circulation around the turkey for consistent cooking.
- Strategic Vegetable Placement 🥕Place celery, carrots, and onions directly under the turkey in the bag to create a natural flavor-infusing base that seasons the meat from below while the vegetables become aromatic.
- Butter Under the Skin 🧈Rub softened butter under the turkey skin before bagging to ensure even browning and superior moisture retention in the white meat, which tends to dry out first.
- Vent Timing for Crispness 🎯Cut small vents in the bag during the final 20-30 minutes of cooking to allow steam to escape and develop a light golden skin while maintaining the juiciness the bag provides.
- Make Pan Gravy From Drippings 🍖Carefully pour the accumulated turkey stock and rendered fat from the bag into a saucepan to create an incredibly rich, flavorful gravy without extra work or additional ingredients.
Recipe Facts
Diet at a Glance
Low Sugar
Low Carb
High Protein
Low Fat
My Calorie Intake
Smart Nutrition 
Nutrition Per Serving
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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