paper bag turkey

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Recipe by
M G
Anytown, CA

Why, you ask, would anyone ever cook a turkey in a brown paper bag? Because Paper Bag Turkey comes out crispy-skinned, golden brown and juicy every time. And there's no basting; put it in the oven and forget it. This is the way my Mother used to roast turkey.

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Ingredients For paper bag turkey

  • 1 whole turkey, 23-25 pounds
  • 1 large brown paper bag (grocery bag)
  • butter,soft
  • salt and pepper,to taste
  • garlic powder

How To Make paper bag turkey

  • 1
    Remove neck and giblets from cavities. Rinse the turkey and pat dry with paper towels. Stuff, if desired. Thoroughly coat the turkey with butter using your fingers or a paper towel. Season generously. Place the turkey in the paper bag. Seal the bag with staples, paper clips or a needle and thread. (Use 2 bags if 1 is too small.) Place the turkey on a sturdy shallow baking pan. Bake at 325° for about 5 hours. Reduce the cooking time to 4-4 1/2 hours for an unstuffed or smaller turkey.

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