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Upside Down Turkey
Change up your Thanksgiving Turkey and make Upside Down Turkey. Juicy, tender turkey that is seasoned with simple spices.
Prep Time
1 hr 30 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs 30 mins
Remove the turkey from the oven and let the turkey rest
30 mins
Total Time
4 hrs 45 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 611 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 12-24 lb Whole Turkey fully thawed
- 1 loaf ciabatta bread 1 pound
- 1/2 cup butter softened
- 3 Tablespoons kosher salt
- 1 Tablespoon black pepper
- 2 cups chicken broth
Instructions
- Remove the neck and giblets from the turkey. Turk the wings under the turkey. You can tie back the wings of the turkey if you prefer.
- Pat the turkey dry with paper towels.
- Mix the salt and pepper together in a small mixing bowl. Rub the seasoning mixture inside and out. Let the turkey sit at room temperature for at least an hour before roasting.
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit and place the oven rack in the lower third portion of the oven.
- Trim the loaf of bread to the size of the turkey and cut in half horizontally. Butter the cut side of the bread.
- Place the bread in the bottom of a roasting pan, side by side with the butter side up.
- Place the turkey, breast side down (upside down) onto the bread.
- Cook for 45 minutes at 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Remove the turkey from the oven and carefully flip the turkey over in the pan with tongs or 2 wooden spoons so that the turkey is breast side up in the pan.
- Pour the chicken broth around the turkey in the pan.
- Reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Cook the turkey for 2-3 more hours until the turkey reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F when the thermometer is inserted into the thickest part of the turkey.
- Baste the turkey with the broth from the pan every 20-30 minutes. The bake time will vary based on the size of the turkey.
- Remove the turkey from the oven and let the turkey rest for 30-60 minutes.
- Remove the turkey to a serving platter, carve and enjoy!
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Notes
- To thaw a turkey properly, allow 24 hours for every 5 pounds of turkey to thaw in a refrigerator.
- Refrigerate any Leftover turkey in an airtight container for 4-5 days.
Nutrition Information
Calories
611kcal
(31%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
73g
(146%)
Fat
26g
(40%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
253mg
(84%)
Sodium
2495mg
(104%)
Potassium
738mg
(21%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
0.4g
(1%)
Vitamin A
420IU
(8%)
Calcium
43mg
(4%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 611
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 611kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 73g | 146% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 253mg | 84% |
| Sodium | 2495mg | 104% |
| Potassium | 738mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 0.4g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 420IU | 8% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 4% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.