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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.
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Cuisine Continental

Servings 12 servings
Calories 7865.53 kcal

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

Keyword Butter, Chicken
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