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Bacon Wrapped Roasted Turkey Recipe

Elevate your Thanksgiving feast with this unbelievably moist and flavorful bacon-wrapped roasted turkey! Shared by a renowned chef, this recipe is surprisingly easy to follow, resulting in a show-stopping centerpiece that will impress your guests. Get ready for juicy, tender turkey with a crispy bacon coating – a Thanksgiving tradition redefined!

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 200 mins
Calories 955.5 kcal
Protein 145g
Rating 5.0 (14 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Bacon Wrapped Roasted Turkey

  • 1 (10-12 lb) whole turkey
  • Kitchen Twine, as needed
  • Aluminum Foil, as needed
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 2-3 sprigs fresh sage, chopped
  • 12 slices bacon
  • 1 large onion, quartered
  • 2 garlic cloves, peeled
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary

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How to Make Bacon Wrapped Roasted Turkey

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Pat the turkey completely dry with paper towels.
  2. Place the turkey breast-side up on a roasting rack set inside a large roasting pan.
  3. Loosely wrap the turkey breast with bacon slices, ensuring even coverage.
  4. In a small bowl, combine melted butter, herbs (sage, thyme, rosemary), salt, and pepper.
  5. Brush the butter mixture generously over the bacon-wrapped turkey.
  6. Place the roasting pan in the preheated oven. Roast for approximately 3 hours, or until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh registers 165°F (74°C).
  7. During the last 30 minutes of cooking, baste the turkey with pan juices every 10 minutes to maintain moisture and enhance flavor.
  8. Once cooked, remove the turkey from the oven and let it rest for at least 20 minutes before carving. This allows the juices to redistribute, resulting in a more tender and flavorful turkey.
  9. Carve and serve. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

31 g

Sugar

1g

Fat

154g

Carbs

1g

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