Bacon Wrapped Roasted Turkey Recipe

Name: Bacon Wrapped Roasted Turkey
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (13 lb) whole turkey (uncooked); kitchen twine (to tie Turkey); aluminum foil; 2 cups butter (softened); 1 1/2 ounces fresh sage; 1 lb bacon (uncooked); 1 onion; 1 garlic clove; salt (to taste); pepper (to taste)

Servings: persons

1
Pre-heat oven to 325u00b0F
2
Remove giblets and neck from Turkey. Rinse turkey with cold running water and drain well. Blot dry with paper towels.
3
Chop Onion and Garlic and mix together. Once chopped and mixed, stuff the Onion and Garlic mixture into Turkey.
4
Tie up the Turkey's wings, legs, and drumsticks with Kitchen Twine as desired.
5
Chop Sage and mix in with softened Butter.
6
Rub Sage/Butter mixture under the skin and over the skin of the Turkey.
7
Salt and pepper Turkey to taste.
8
Place uncooked, Bacon slices all over the skin of the uncooked Turkey. They will stick onto the buttered Turkey.
9
Insert an Oven-Safe Meat Thermometer into the inner thigh area near the breast of the Turkey but not touching the bone.
10
Place Turkey in a roasting pan and use Foil to tent the uncooked Turkey.
11
Remove foil tent for last hour of cooking Turkey.
12
Continue to let bacon cook on Turkey for an additional 15 minutes, then remove. (OPTIONAL - Bacon can then be chopped and placed in a separate dish of your choice).
13
Remove Turkey from oven once 160 degrees is reached internally in the Turkey.
14
Allow Turkey to rest for 20-30 minutes, then carve (during the rest period, Turkey will continue to cook to 165 degrees).

1522

kcal

Calories

141

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (13 lb) whole turkey (uncooked), kitchen twine (to tie Turkey), aluminum foil, 2 cups butter (softened), and more.

Yes, Bacon Wrapped Roasted Turkey falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Bacon Wrapped Roasted Turkey

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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