Roast Turkey in the Bag

Name: Roast Turkey in the Bag
Prep time: 4 h
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h
Yield: 18
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 18 servings all purpose flour; 18 servings black pepper; 18 servings butter; 18 servings fresh thyme; 18 servings grapes; 18 servings herbs; 18 servings lemon; 18 servings onion; 18 servings salt; 18 servings seasoned salt; 18 servings turkey

Roast Turkey in the Bag might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe serves 18. One serving contains 346 calories, 29g of protein, and 11g of fat. This recipe covers 18% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. A mixture of turkey, onion, grapes, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so yummy. To use up the all purpose flour you could follow this main course with the Cinnamon sugar soda bread as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 4 hours. It is perfect for Thanksgiving.

Instructions

Place a rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 350F.

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Oven

Place the flour in the oven-cooking bag and shake it.

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All Purpose Flour

Shake

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Oven

Place the oven bag in a large roasting pan that is at least 2 inches deep.

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Roasting Pan

Oven

Remove the giblets and neck from the turkey and set them aside for another use or discard them. Rinse the turkey under cold running water and pat dry with paper towels.

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Whole Turkey

Water

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Paper Towels

Place the onion, lemon, thyme or parsley, salt, and pepper in the cavity of the turkey.

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Parsley

Pepper

Whole Turkey

Lemon

Onion

Thyme

Salt

Brush the outside of the turkey with the melted butter and sprinkle the seasoned salt all over it.

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Seasoned Salt

Butter

Whole Turkey

Place the turkey in the oven bag, and gather the bag loosely around the turkey, allowing room for heat circulation. Secure the bag with its nylon tie.

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Whole Turkey

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Oven

Cut four or five 1-inch slits in the top of the bag so that steam can escape. Tuck the ends of the bag in the roasting pan.

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Roasting Pan

Roast the turkey until an instant-read meat thermometer placed in the thickest part of the inner thigh registers 180F, 2 to 3 hours. (If you stuff the turkey, you will need to add another 30 minutes cooking time.)

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Whole Turkey

Meat

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Kitchen Thermometer

Remove the roasting pan from the oven and place it on the stovetop.

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Roasting Pan

Oven

Let the turkey rest in the bag for about 15 minutes. Carefully remove the turkey from the bag and transfer it to a platter to rest for about 30 minutes before carving. Gently tent the turkey with aluminum foil to keep it warm while it rests.

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Whole Turkey

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Aluminum Foil