How to Cook a Turkey in a Bag
Learn how to cook a turkey in a bag for flavorful turkey every time. This fool proof way to cook turkey is the easiest Thanksgiving turkey!
Servings: 12
Cost: $31.55 Recipe, $2.63 per Serving
Ingredients
- 12-24 lb Whole Turkey (fully thawed)
- 1 white onion peeled and cut into large chunks)
- 2 Carrots (peeled and chopped into large pieces)
- 3 Celery Ribs (cut into large pieces)
- ½ cup Butter (softened)
- 1 Tbsp Minced Garlic
- 1 Tbsp Salt
- 1 Tbsp Pepper
- Turkey Size Oven Bag
- 1 Tbsp Flour
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and position the oven rack one level below the center.
- In a small bowl, mix together ½ cup softened butter, 1 tablespoon minced garlic, 1 tablespoon salt, and 1 tablespoon pepper.
- Remove the neck and giblets from the 12–24 lb turkey and tuck the wings underneath.
- Rub the butter mixture evenly over the entire turkey.
- Place 1 tablespoon flour into the oven bag and shake to coat the inside.
- Add 1 white onion (cut into chunks), 2 carrots (chopped), and 3 celery ribs (cut into pieces) into the oven bag. Place the turkey on top of the vegetables inside the bag.
- Seal the oven bag with the included tie and place it in a roasting pan. Cut small slits in the top of the bag to allow steam to escape.
- Bake according to the turkey size, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F:12–15 lb turkey: 2 to 2½ hours15–20 lb turkey: 2½ to 3 hours20–24 lb turkey: 3 to 3½ hours
- Remove from the oven and let the turkey rest for 20 minutes.
- Carefully cut open the oven bag, transfer the turkey to a serving platter, carve, and serve.
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Additions and Substitutions
- You can use a turkey breast instead of a whole turkey. Just adjust the cooking time.
- To thaw a turkey properly, allow 24 hours for every 5 pounds of turkey to thaw in a refrigerator.
- Make sure to cut 1 inch slits in the oven bag so the steam can escape.
- When coating the turkey with the butter mixture, get all around. Don't miss any spots because this gives the turkey amazing flavor.
- You can order turkey size oven bags. So handy and the best way to cook a turkey.
- Seasoning Turkey - Feel free to change the seasoning in the butter rub mixture. You can easily add in fresh herbs such as rosemary or thyme.
- Stuffing - You can easily add a stuffing mixture into turkey's cavity if you prefer.
- A 12-15 lb turkey will take approximately 2 to 2 1/2 hours.
- A 15-20 lb turkey will take approximately 2 1/2 - 3 hours.
- A 20-24 lb turkey will take approximately 3 - 3 1/2 hours.
Nutrition
Calories: 534kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 70g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 252mg | Sodium: 1018mg | Potassium: 782mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2123IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 3mg
