Gloriously Simple Roast Turkey

By Master Chef on November 22nd, 2018 · In Dinner, Holiday Meals, Holidays, Meals, Meats, Regional and Ethnic, ROTD, Techniques, Vegetables

Gloriously Simple Roast Turkey is one of the easiest ways to get a flavorful, plump and juicy bird without the hassle. You will be very pleased with the flavorful result!

Gloriously Simple Roast Turkey

Prep time

45 mins

Cook time

3 hours 30 mins

Total time

4 hours 15 mins

Author: Epicurus.com Kitchens

Recipe type: Poultry, Holiday Cooking, Thanksgiving

Serves: 16 to 20

Ingredients

1 19x23 1/2 oven bag
1 Tablespoon flour
vegetable oil
2 stalks celery, sliced
1 medium onion, sliced
1 16 to 20 pound turkey, thawed

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350. Shake flour into oven bag; place in large roasting pan at least 2 inches deep. Add celery and onions to bag.
Remove neck and giblets; rinse turkey; pat dry. Lightly stuff turkey, if desired. Brush turkey with oil and place the turkey in bag. Close bag with nylon tie; cut six 1/2-inch slits in top.
Insert meat thermometer through slit in bag into thickest part of inner thigh, NOT touching bone. Bake until meat thermometer reads 180 degreees F, 2 1/2 to 3 hours. Add 1/2 hour for stuffed turkey. Let stand in bag 15 minutes.

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