Turkey in a Bag Recipe
User Reviews
4.5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
3 hrs
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Total Time
3 hrs 5 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
99 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Turkey in a Bag Recipe
Description
This method begins by applying salt and pepper both inside and outside the turkey, ensuring deep seasoning. The cavity is filled with a mixture of onion, celery, carrot, quartered lemon, giblets, and the neck to infuse aromatic flavors. Butter is thoroughly rubbed over and under the turkey's skin, then sprinkled with Italian herbs to enhance the savory profile.
The bird is placed inside a specially designed large parchment or brown paper bag, sealed to trap steam within a roasting pan. Chicken broth poured into the cavity adds moisture during cooking. The turkey roasts in a preheated 375°F oven, with cooking time estimated by weight, generally about 2.5 hours for the first 10 pounds plus additional time per pound.
Cooking in the bag locks in moisture and concentrates the aromatics from the included vegetables and herbs, resulting in a juicy turkey with flavorful skin and tender meat. This method simplifies cleanup and can be adapted for different turkey sizes.
Ingredients
- 1 turkey 10 to 20 lbs, brought to room temperature
- salt
- black pepper
- 1 onion peeled and cut into large pieces
- 1 celery chopped, stick
- 1 carrot chopped
- 1 lemon quartered
- 6 tbsp butter softened
- 2 tbsp italian herb blend
- 1 cup chicken broth
- Large parchment paper bag or brown paper shopping bag
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375F.
- Sprinkle the turkey liberally with salt and pepper on the outside and inside, and rub the salt and pepper on it.
- Be sure giblets are removed from inside birds cavity, and remove from plastic bag or any twine/string they have holding them in if there is any.
- Put the onion, celery, carrot and lemon inside the turkey, as well as giblets and neck.
- Rub butter all over turkey, including under the turkeys skin.
- Generously sprinkle herbs over turkey.
- Put turkey inside the bag and place in a roasting pan.
- Pour the chicken broth inside the turkey cavity.
- Fold bag closed, and tuck under turkey so that it locks in the steam as it cooks.
- Put the turkey in the middle rack of your preheated oven.
- Estimate the cooking time is about 2.5 hours for the first 10 lbs, plus 12 minutes for each additional pound (for example, the cooking time for 12 lb turkey is 2.5 hours + 12 minutes + 12 minutes = 2 hours 54 minutes).
- When turkey is fully cooked (insert thermometer in thickest part of bird without hitting bone to be sure) remove from oven and leave in bag for 15 minutes.
- Then cut the bag open, carve, and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 99 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 99kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Cholesterol | 27mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 233mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.5
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