Bacon-Wrapped Turkey
Transform your traditional holiday centerpiece into a show-stopping feast with this Bacon-Wrapped Turkey recipe. Combining the juicy, savory goodness of a perfectly seasoned whole turkey with the smoky, crisp indulgence of thick-cut bacon, this dish promises flavor-packed bites that will leave guests raving. Stuffed with aromatic vegetables, fresh parsley, and a zesty burst of lemon, and infused with butter under the skin for extra succulence, this turkey is roasted to golden perfection. The bacon lattice seals in moisture while creating a stunning presentation, making it ideal for Thanksgiving or special gatherings. Ready in under 5 hours and serving up to eight, this impressive dish pairs beautifully with classic holiday sides and is sure to elevate your celebration to gourmet status. Perfect keywords: Bacon-Wrapped Turkey, holiday turkey recipe, Thanksgiving centerpiece, moist turkey with bacon, roasted turkey with herbs and butter.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 pounds Whole turkey
- 2 tablespoons Salt
- 1 tablespoon Ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon Onion powder
- 1 tablespoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Thyme (dried)
- 1 teaspoon Rosemary (dried)
- 4 tablespoons Olive oil
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 pound Thick-cut bacon
- 1 unit Lemon
- 1 bunch Fresh parsley
- 1 unit Carrot
- 1 unit Celery stalk
- 1 unit Onion
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
Remove the turkey giblets and pat the turkey dry with paper towels.
In a small bowl, combine salt, ground black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, thyme, and rosemary.
Rub the olive oil all over the turkey and then coat it evenly with the spice mixture.
Stuff the turkey cavity with the lemon cut into quarters, a handful of parsley, and the carrot, celery, and onion, all roughly chopped.
Tie the turkey legs together using kitchen twine and tuck the wings underneath the body.
Loosen the skin over the turkey breast and insert slices of the unsalted butter beneath the skin.
Lay the bacon across the turkey breast, overlapping the slices to cover as much of the turkey as possible.
Place the turkey on a roasting rack in a large roasting pan. Add 1 cup of water to the pan.
Roast the turkey in the preheated oven for 3.5 to 4 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) in the thickest part of the breast and thigh.
If the bacon starts to burn, cover the turkey loosely with aluminum foil.
Remove the turkey from the oven and let it rest, covered with foil, for 20 minutes before carving.
Serve the bacon-wrapped turkey with your favorite sides and enjoy a feast!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1363 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 75.8 g | 97% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.0 g | 125% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 512 mg | 171% | |
| Sodium | 2761 mg | 120% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 7.3 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.4 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.4 g | ||
| Protein | 153.9 g | 308% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.1 mcg | 16% | |
| Calcium | 199 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 8.9 mg | 49% | |
| Potassium | 1963 mg | 42% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
