Turkey in a bag –Alright, gather ’round, folks! It’s that time of year again when you’re about to embark on the great adventure of cooking turkey, but this year, we’re taking the path less traveled — yes, we’re cooking it in a bag! Forget the old methods; we’re getting savvy with this one!
How to Cook Turkey in a Bag (an Oven Bag, That Is)
Now, you might be wondering, “What kind of magic is this?” Well, cooking turkey in a bag is like wrapping your turkey in a warm, cozy blanket! It keeps all those delicious juices in, making your bird moist and flavorful. So, let’s get this turkey party started!
Here’s what you’ll need to gather for this turkey extravaganza:
Ingredients
- 1 whole turkey (12 to 14 pounds, a nice hefty bird)
- 1 oven roasting bag (don’t skimp on this; it’s the star of the show)
- 1 tablespoon flour (for dusting the bag — we can’t have a bag flopping around!)
- Salt and pepper (to taste; because we’re fancy like that)
- Your favorite herbs (rosemary, thyme, let’s get aromatic! And don’t forget the garlic)
- 1 onion (quarter it, we want some flavor vibes)
- 2 cups of chicken broth (to make it all nice and juicy)
- Other seasonings you fancy (paprika, sage… let your taste buds be your guide)
Instructions
- First things first, preheat your oven to 350°F (that’s 175°C for our metric friends).
- Take that fabulous oven bag and sprinkle the flour inside. Give it a little shake to coat the bag. This will help to thicken those pan juices later on.
- Now, it’s time to season our turkey! Rinse it off and pat it dry. Sprinkle salt, pepper, and your chosen herbs all over it. Don’t be shy; this bird needs some love!
- Stuff the cavity of the turkey with the onion quarters and any leftover herbs for maximum flavor blast!
- Place the seasoned turkey into the bag. Carefully seal it according to the package directions. You want to make sure this turkey stays cozy while it cooks.
- Pop the bagged turkey into a roasting pan, make sure it’s big enough to catch all those luscious juices!
- Pour the chicken broth into the roasting pan around the bag, but not over the turkey. We want this bird to roast, not swim.
- Time to roast that turkey! Cook for about 2 to 2.5 hours. The turkey is done when the internal temperature reaches 165°F (yeah, we’re getting technical now). Just pop a meat thermometer in there to check.
- Once it’s cooked, take it out and let it rest for about 20 minutes. This is the hardest part, but trust the process!
- Finally, carefully cut open the bag (watch out for steam!) and serve that beautiful turkey. Enjoy the compliments and the leftovers!
And there you have it — a truly magnificent turkey cooked in a bag! Now, let’s dig in and celebrate!