Easy Roast Turkey in an Oven Bag
Using an oven bag is an easy way to roast a turkey perfectly, every time!
Servings: 8
Calories: 437kcal
Ingredients
- 1 turkey, fully thawed 10 to 20 pounds
- ½ stick butter
- 1 Tablespoon flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- optional: celery and onion
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F. Place one tablespoon of flour in the oven bag. Close and hold the end with your hand and shake the bag to disburse the flour within the bag.1 Tablespoon flour
- Place the bag in a pan at least 2 inches deep. If adding celery and onion, place them in the bag.optional: celery and onion
- Rinse the turkey, removing neck and giblets if present. Pat dry with paper towels.1 turkey, fully thawed
- If stuffing the turkey, you can either do it before placing the turkey in the bag or once it is already in the bag. I've done both with success, but a stuffed turkey can sometimes be a little more challenging to get into the bag..
- Melt the butter, then use a basting brush to brush the butter all over the surface of the turkey.½ stick butter
- Mix the seasonings and sprinkle all over the buttered turkey.1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- Add the turkey to the oven bag. Close the bag, using the tie provided to seal the end. Tuck the end in the pan or under the turkey.
- Use a knife to cut 5 or 6 slits in the bag to allow steam to escape. If using a meat thermometer, place the probe in the turkey at the thickest part of the breast or thigh, making sure it is not touching bone.
- Bake the turkey until the meat thermometer reads 165F. The estimated time needed is illustrated in the chart above according to the size of the bird and whether or not it is stuffed.
- Let the turkey rest in the oven bag for 10 to 15 minutes. Collect the juices from the bag to make gravy, if desired.
- Gently tear away the bag and transfer the turkey to a serving platter. Carve and serve.
Notes
Estimates assume you are cooking a 12 pound turkey with a half stick of butter and that it serves 8 people. A lot of variations for this!
Nutrition
Calories: 437kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 77g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 243mg | Sodium: 738mg | Potassium: 810mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 288IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 3mg
Nutrition values are estimates only, using online calculators. Please verify using your own data.