[outahere]

Has anyone ever tried using an oven cooking bag for a turkey? If so, how did it work out?

Considering using one for a small turkey for Thanksgiving.

Thanks.

[fl boomer]

Have used them for years....cuts down on the time in the oven.....just follow the directions on the box.

[outahere]

Originally Posted by fl boomer

Have used them for years....cuts down on the time in the oven.....just follow the directions on the box.

Thanks. Looking at the box it does appear to shorten the roasting time quite a bit.

How does the turkey turn out? I'm trying to keep it from drying out but still would like to have browned/crispy skin.

[asianthree]

Originally Posted by outahere

Thanks. Looking at the box it does appear to shorten the roasting time quite a bit.

How does the turkey turn out? I'm trying to keep it from drying out but still would like to have browned/crispy skin.

The bag does the basting for you. Turkey always comes out moist. Best part is easy cleanup pour out what drippings you want after you remove the turkey from the bag make your gravy and throw the rest away.

[jnieman]

The key to a moist turkey is to cook it at a low temperature (275 degrees for about 2 1/2 - 3 hours in a big pan covered very tightly in foil (this is for a large turkey, adjust time based on size. It should say on the side of the package how long to cook it). After that remove the foil, smear it all over in butter and put it in the oven uncovered at 350 degrees for the rest of the cooking time. Cooking time will vary depending on size of the turkey. It will be brown and beautiful. Also brining a turkey makes it more moist, just be sure to rinse it very thoroughly and pat it dry before cooking. Here is the Pioneer Woman's recipe.
Even if you don't want to brine you can still use this recipe. Use an oven thermometer to decide doneness.

Roasted Thanksgiving Turkey | The Pioneer Woman

[Villageswimmer]

Originally Posted by jnieman

The key to a moist turkey is to cook it at a low temperature (275 degrees for about 2 1/2 - 3 hours in a big pan covered very tightly in foil (this is for a large turkey, adjust time based on size. It should say on the side of the package how long to cook it). After that remove the foil, smear it all over in butter and put it in the oven uncovered at 350 degrees for the rest of the cooking time. Cooking time will vary depending on size of the turkey. It will be brown and beautiful. Also brining a turkey makes it more moist, just be sure to rinse it very thoroughly and pat it dry before cooking. Here is the Pioneer Woman's recipe.
Even if you don't want to brine you can still use this recipe. Use an oven thermometer to decide doneness.

Roasted Thanksgiving Turkey | The Pioneer Woman

Thanks for posting this. I'm going to follow these directions this yr. yum...looks so good!