Cooking a Turkey in August?!
Cooking a Turkey in August?
I have to cook a turkey tomorrow and it is only my 3rd attempt to cook a whole turkey. Well, I could not find any kind of injector marinade so basically all I have is a turkey, a pan, a gas stove, and turkey bag! Any advice or recipe I should use?
Answers:
Kittencal's Classic Whole Roasted Turkey (For Beginners)
10-14
servings
time to make 1 day 1 day prep
1 (12-14 lb) whole turkey
1/2 cup melted butter (can use margarine)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil (do not omit the oil)
3 teaspoons garlic powder (optional)
1 tablespoon white salt
black pepper (lots black pepper!)
4-6 medium onions, peeled and quartered
4 (10 ounce) cans low sodium chicken broth (one more won't hurt!)
1. Wash the turkey well under cold water inside and out.
2. Pat dry using paper towels.
3. Season the cavity of the turkey with salt and pepper.
4. In a medium bowl mix together melted butter with oil, then rub all over the outside of the turkey (do not omit the 2 tablespoons oil, it will create a crisp nicely browned outer skin that will help seal in the juices from the turkey when roasting to create a more juicy flavourful turkey!).
5. Season the outside of the turkey liberally with salt, black pepper and garlic powder (if using).
6. Stuff the onion quarters into the cavity of the turkey.
7. Tie the legs together using a heavy cotton string or butcher's twine.
8. Place the turkey giblets into the bottom of the roasting pan, then place the V-shape rack into the pan.
9. Place the turkey (BREAST-SIDE DOWN) on top of the roasting rack on a large roasting pan (some onions may fall out into the pan, that is fine!).
10. Pour the chicken broth into the bottom of the roasting pan (the broth prevents the drippings from burning and makes a good base for gravy).
11. Tent loosley with foil or place the lid on the oval roaster.
12. Set oven to 325 degrees.
13. Roast the turkey for about 3-3/4 hours (this is for a 13-14 pound turkey).
14. Uncover the last 45 minutes of cooking and baste with the juices that are in the bottom of the pan using a turkey baster or a long-handled spoon (baste the turkey at least twice or three times while roasting).
15. Remove from oven and let the turkey rest covered with foil for 25 minutes (DO NOT slice the turkey before the 25 minutes or all the juices will flow out of the turkey!).
16. COOKING TIMES; for whole unstuffed turkeys cooked at 325 degrees are as follows.
17. For an 8-12 pound turkey, roast for 2-3/4 to 3 hours.
18. For a 12-14 pound turkey, roast for 3 to 3-3/4 hours.
19. For a 14-18 pound turkey, roast for 3-3/4 to 4-1/4 hours.
20. For an 18-20 pound turkey, roast for 4-1/2 to 4-3/4 hours.
Good luck!!