Heather'S Upside-Down Turkey Recipe

Name: Heather'S Upside-Down Turkey
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 24 lbs turkey; 1 onion, quartered; 1 oranges or 1 lemon, quartered; 1 celery rib, cut into several pieces; 1/4 cup fresh cranberries; 2 bay leaves; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 teaspoon sage; 1 teaspoon dried rosemary; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 2 -4 cups water or 2 -4 cups broth

Servings: persons

24 lbs turkey
1 onion, quartered
1 oranges or 1 lemon, quartered
1 celery rib, cut into several pieces
1/4 cup fresh cranberries
2 bay leaves
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon sage
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 -4 cups water or 2 -4 cups broth

1
Fill room-temperature bird with aromatics, including onion, orange, celery, apple, cinnamon stick, handful of cranberries, bay leaves.
2
Place bird UPSIDE-DOWN on rack in a roasting pan, rub with olive oil and favorite seasonings, including sage, rosemary, kosher salt, pepper. Add several cups of water or broth to the roasting pan; add more if needed as the bird cooks.
3
Pre-heat oven and roast turkey at 400 for 30 minutes, 350 for several hours, and 275 for the last hour or two. Allow about 13-14 minutes per pound of turkey. White meat should be 165 and dark meat should be 175 degrees F.
4
Rest the meat for 30 minutes, carve, and enjoy!

5236

kcal

Calories

198

Fat

Carbs

791

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 24 lbs turkey, 1 onion, quartered, 1 oranges or 1 lemon, quartered, 1 celery rib, cut into several pieces, and more.

Yes, Heather'S Upside-Down 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.

Heather'S Upside-Down Turkey

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