Faster Thanksgiving Turkey
On the Thanksgiving holiday, you shouldn't have to spend all day in the kitchen. Instead, prepare this faster thanksgiving turkey-it cooks in just two hours! The delicious results will make you a believer-this is the best way to cook a turkey.
Notes
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Cooking Time2 hr
Ingredients
- 14 pounds turkey
- 1 medium onion
- 1 teaspoon sage, dry
- 1 teaspoon thyme, dry
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Remove giblets and neck from turkey and place to the side. Rinse and drain turkey, then pat dry. Use a covered roasting pan that fits the bird.
- Slice onion in half and place inside turkey. Blend sage, thyme, salt and pepper with a small amount of fat to create a paste. Spread on outside of turkey and press into skin. Tie turkey legs together.
- Pour 1/2 inch water into pan and cover with lid. Place pan in a 350 degree F oven until meat thermometer registers 185 degrees F (about 90 to 120 minutes).
- If desire a browned bird, uncover for last 10 minutes. Remove from oven and before carving, place aside for 15 minutes. Drain liquid into a pot and return turkey to a warm oven til ready to carve.
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