• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

Craft Create Cook

  • Home
  • Beauty
  • DIY
  • Easy Crafts
    • K-Cup Crafts
    • Trolls Party Ideas
  • Holidays
    • Valentine’s Day
    • St. Patrick’s Day
    • Easter
    • Mother’s Day
    • Father’s Day
    • Fourth of July
    • Back to School
    • Halloween
    • Thanksgiving
    • Christmas
  • Recipes
    • Appetizers
    • Breakfast
    • Cakes & Cupcakes
    • Cookies
    • Desserts
    • Instant Pot
    • Main Dishes
    • Side Dishes
    • Snacks
  • Products We Love
  • Family
  • About Me
menu icon
go to homepage
search icon
Homepage link
  • Home
  • Beauty
  • DIY
  • Easy Crafts
    • K-Cup Crafts
    • Trolls Party Ideas
  • Holidays
    • Valentine’s Day
    • St. Patrick’s Day
    • Easter
    • Mother’s Day
    • Father’s Day
    • Fourth of July
    • Back to School
    • Halloween
    • Thanksgiving
    • Christmas
  • Recipes
    • Appetizers
    • Breakfast
    • Cakes & Cupcakes
    • Cookies
    • Desserts
    • Instant Pot
    • Main Dishes
    • Side Dishes
    • Snacks
  • Products We Love
  • Family
  • About Me
×
Home » Holidays » How to Cook a Turkey

How to Cook a Turkey

Published: Nov 10, 2016 · Modified: Oct 28, 2019 by Emily Stones · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

We show you how to cook fool-proof  juicy and tasty turkey for your Thanksgiving dinner!

Maybe it’s a no brainer, but on Thanksgiving we eat turkey in America, among a slew of other side dishes and desserts. We also gather together as a family and enjoy each others company and a friendly game of Dominoes. At least that’s what we do at my house! If you don’t normally host Thanksgiving, you might not know the easiest way to cook a turkey and I’ll show you how!

There’s this super secret thing called a roasting bag that will make your life 100% easier. It literally makes a no fuss, no attention needed delicious and juicy turkey. Every. Single. Time. I’m not kidding. I’ve never had a messed up turkey when cooking it this way. Make sure you grab your bags NOW, because as it gets closer to turkey day, the shelves are wiped clean of this amazing product. You can find them in the aluminum foil aisle at most grocery stores.

We show you how to cook fool-proof juicy and tasty turkey for your Thanksgiving dinner!

How to Cook a Turkey

You will need the following items:

  • thawed, uncooked turkey
  • roasting bag
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • 2 disposable deep dish roasting pans
  • 1 baking sheet
  • Recipe below to season your turkey

My other secret is a disposable pan. Actually not one pan, but two pans. I put my bird in two pans and then put the pan onto a baking sheet. Why all the fuss? Well, the baking sheet is much easier to carry than a disposable pan and the baking sheet will help catch the drippings if when you cut through the pans while carving your turkey.

I guarantee your turkey will be juicy and delicious every single time you cook it in a roasting bag. And if you are unsure of how to carve a turkey, trust the experts!

And if you have leftover turkey, make sure you make our Turkey Pot Pies!

We show you how to cook fool-proof juicy and tasty turkey for your Thanksgiving dinner!

 

 

Save

How to Cook a Turkey

We show you how to cook fool-proof juicy and tasty turkey for your Thanksgiving dinner!

We show you how to make fool-proof juicy and tasty turkey for your Thanksgiving dinner!

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 turkey, thawed (note the weight of your turkey for cooking time)
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground sage
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

Instructions

  • Move your oven racks so that your turkey will fit into the oven.
  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Rinse your turkey with cold water and remove the neck and giblets and discard if desired.
  • Open your bag and place flour inside. Hold the bag tightly and shake it to distribute the flour.
  • Place your oven bag into the 2 pans with the opening near the side. Open the bag and then place the turkey into the bag.
  • Spread melted butter onto your turkey and sprinkle with remaining ingredients: garlic, basil, salt, sage and thyme.
  • Seal the bag with the supplied twist tie and cut six slits in the top.
  • Cook the turkey according to the weight: 1.5-2 hours for 8-12 lb. 2-2.5 hours for 12-16 lb. 2.5-3 hours for 16-20 lb. 3.5-4 hours for 20-24 lb.
  • Remove from oven and let set for another 15 minutes. Remove the bag and carve. I choose to carve it in the pan, but you are welcome to remove it and place it onto a carving board if desired.
  • © CraftCreateCook.com

    Save

    Previous Post: « Oven Baked Chicken
    Next Post: Turkey Pot Pie »

    Reader Interactions

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Primary Sidebar

    Latest Projects

    • Easy DIY Dollar Store Baby Chick Wreath
    • Springtime Flower Cupcakes
    • Bunny Print Easter Cupcakes
    • Bottle Cap Chicks Easter Crafts
    • Easter Crafts For Kids Yarn Eggs
    • Easter Carrot Cake Dessert Pizza
    • Oreo Cookie Springtime Cupcake Flowers
    • Easter Bunny Bunting to Make

    Top Posts & Pages

    Mashed Potato Bites Recipe
    Birdhouse Crafts for Kids
    The Best (High School) Graduation Gift
    Watermelon Wreath
    Essential Oils for Hair - Homemade Dandruff Shampoo
    4th of July Flip Flop Wreath
    Homemade Broccoli Cheese Casserole
    4 Ingredient Fiery Feta Dip
    Taco Dip Recipe
    Natural Essential Oil Air Freshener Recipe

    Order Your Copy Today!

    Sidebar image

    Footer

    Pages

    • About Me
    • Mediterranean Air Fryer Cookbook
    • Privacy Policy

    Copyright © 2021 Craft Create Cook on the Foodie Pro Theme

    2394shares
    • 28