Mouthwatering Fresh Roasted Turkey Recipe

Name: Mouthwatering Fresh Roasted Turkey
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 20 lbs fresh turkey; 1 lb of extra rich danish butter; 5 slices bacon; 1 tablespoon salt; 1 teaspoon pepper; 1 tablespoon paprika; ¼ cup garlic powder; 3 -4 celery ribs; ¼ cup fresh rosemary; 2 -3 peeled and cleaned carrots

Servings: persons

20 lbs fresh turkey
1 lb of extra rich danish butter
5 slices bacon
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon paprika
¼ cup garlic powder
3 -4 celery ribs
¼ cup fresh rosemary
2 -3 peeled and cleaned carrots

1
In large basting pan place your fresh turkey.
2
Pull back the skin from both corners of turkey, massage in 1/2 stick butter on one side and 1/2 stick butter on the other side, sprinkle 2 tablespoons garlic powder on each side, pull skin back in place.
3
Next, pour wine over top of turkey, add pepper, salt, sprinkle top with paprika.
4
Take whole onion peeled and place inside of turkey, add celery sticks, rosemary and peeled carrots.
5
Finally place 4 strips of bacon on various parts of turkey, add 1/2 cup of olive oil on top of turkey, and place into a pre-heated 425-degree oven for approximately 4-5 hours.
6
Occasionally baste turkey with juice that is accumulating in bottom of pan.
7
You should only have to baste turkey 2-3 times before turkey if done baking.
8
Prior to adding bacon strips to outer part of turkey, soak in warm water for approximately 20 minutes to remove most of the salt content.
9
This turkey is fresh, juicy and mouthwatering.

5388

kcal

Calories

268

Fat

Carbs

676

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 20 lbs fresh turkey, 1 lb of extra rich danish butter, 5 slices bacon, 1 tablespoon salt, and more.

Yes, Mouthwatering Fresh 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.

Mouthwatering Fresh Roasted Turkey

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