Turkey in a Bag

Name: Turkey in a Bag
Yield: 0
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8-12 lb turkey, thawed; 1 stick butter, unsalted; salt and pepper to taste; cooking spray; brown paper bag, unused

By Patricia Brown
@brownfarm

This is a neat shortcut for busy cooks! The finished product reminds me of the great turkey dinners my grandmother prepared when I was a kid. For me, that's the ultimate endorsement.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

This is a really cool way to prepare your holiday turkey. It really keeps the turkey moist but it also browns the turkey evenly. I like the fact that is also keeps the oven clean! The Test Kitchen

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★★★★☆ 32 votes4

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Method:

Bake

Ingredients

8-12 lb

turkey, thawed
1 stick

butter, unsalted
·

salt and pepper to taste
·

cooking spray
·

brown paper bag, unused
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How to Make Turkey in a Bag

Step-by-Step

Spray the inside of a brown paper bag with cooking spray.
Separate skin from turkey.
Place slices of butter between skin and meat.
Sprinkle salt and pepper between skin and on top of turkey.
Place turkey in bag.
Close bag securely.
Bake turkey for 20 minutes per pound at 325.

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About Turkey in a Bag

Course/Dish: Turkey

Main Ingredient: Turkey

Regional Style: American

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