Turkey in Brown Paper Bag
Brown bag it tonight with this juicy and sweet turkey recipe that results in an evenly-browned bird that requires no basting or babysitting.
Ingredients
- 1 12-lb turkey
- 1 package stuffing mix
- 1 butter
- 1 salt and pepper
Instructions
- Prepare and stuff turkey in usual manner.
- Grease turkey well with butter.
- Salt and pepper as desired.
- Slide turkey into a clean, heavy brown paper bag; coat inside top and sides of the bag with oil until it is completely covered.
- Close opening firmly and staple the ends, or use paper clips.
- Roast according to the schedule below; turkey will be well browned; drippings will be in the pan when the bag is opened.
- Let turkey rest one-half hour before carving.
- Do not open bag until time is completed.
- Bag will not burn.
- Bake at 325 degrees 12 minutes per lb with no basting or watching, the turkey will be tender throughout and golden brown.
- Ready in 3 hours.
Nutrition
Calories: 7865.53kcalCarbohydrates: 133.54gProtein: 1107.12gFat: 288.89gSaturated Fat: 84.72gCholesterol: 4165.83mgSodium: 6618.51mgFiber: 3.12gSugar: 12.5g
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