Bacon Wrapped Roasted Turkey Recipe

Ingredients for Bacon Wrapped Roasted Turkey

• Whole Turkey
• Kitchen Twine
• Aluminum Foil
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
• Fresh Sage
• 1 pound bacon slices
• Onion
• Garlic Clove
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper

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!