Cooking a Turkey in a Bag
Discover the foolproof way to achieve a juicy, flavorful holiday centerpiece with this easy method for Cooking a Turkey in a Bag! By using an oven-safe cooking bag, this recipe locks in moisture, delivering tender turkey with minimal effort. A simple yet savory seasoning blend of salt, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and dried thyme enhances the turkey’s natural flavors, while aromatic additions like onion, carrot, celery, and parsley elevate the dish to festive perfection. Coating the bird in softened butter ensures a golden, melt-in-your-mouth result, and the hands-off baking process makes this recipe ideal for stress-free holiday cooking. Ready in just three hours and perfect for feeding a crowd, this hassle-free method will leave your guests raving about its succulence and flavor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 pounds Whole turkey
- 2 tablespoons Salt
- 1 tablespoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter, softened
- 1 Onion, quartered
- 1 Carrot, peeled and cut into chunks
- 1 Celery stalk, cut into chunks
- 3 Fresh parsley sprigs
- 1 Oven-safe cooking bag
- 1 tablespoon All-purpose flour
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Remove the turkey from its packaging and discard the giblets and neck (if included). Pat the turkey dry with paper towels.
In a small bowl, mix together the salt, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and dried thyme.
Rub the softened butter all over the turkey, including under the skin if possible. Then sprinkle the combined seasoning evenly over the turkey.
Stuff the cavity of the turkey with the quartered onion, carrot chunks, celery chunks, and fresh parsley sprigs.
Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of flour inside the oven-safe cooking bag, then shake it to coat the interior.
Place the seasoned turkey into the cooking bag and close it securely with the provided tie. Make sure to cut a few small slits in the top of the bag to allow steam to escape.
Transfer the bagged turkey to a large roasting pan, ensuring that the turkey is positioned breast-side up.
Bake the turkey in the preheated oven for approximately 3 hours, or until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh reads 165°F (74°C).
Carefully remove the turkey from the oven and allow it to rest in the bag for 15-20 minutes before opening.
Slice and serve your perfectly cooked turkey, enjoying the rich flavors and moist texture.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
7899 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 238.0 g | 305% | |
| Saturated Fat | 83.8 g | 419% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 3934 mg | 1311% | |
| Sodium | 17550 mg | 763% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 31.6 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.6 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.1 g | ||
| Protein | 1311.9 g | 2624% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 778 mg | 60% | |
| Iron | 64.7 mg | 359% | |
| Potassium | 13831 mg | 294% | |
*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.
