GRANDMA G'S BAKED THANKSGIVING TURKEY
The secret for my buttery tasting moist turkey, is the injector! Yes the large "syringe looking" injector usually used for injecting cajun spices into meats. The result is a very moist turkey, every time! Cook times are based on the size turkey you have. I usually cook a 12 to 15 pounder. I've based cook times on 12 to 15 pound turkey.
Provided by GrandmaG
Categories Whole Turkey
Time 3h30m
Yield 1 turkey
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
- Remove giblets and neck.
- For those of you who have never cooked a turkey before, check inside the body cavity, and inside the neck chest cavity.
- Rinse turkey and pat dry.
- Mix melted butter and salad dressing.
- Draw up mixture into injector and inject bird in several locations in the brest, thighs and leg.
- Place in roaster pan and add all vegetables inside the body cavity.
- Cut 4, 1/2 inch slices from the butter and insert under the breast skin, and push up as far as it will go.
- Place the remaining stick of butter in the cavity.
- Cover with heavy foil, making sure the foil does not touch the turkey.
- Bake for 2 hours 30 minutes in 450 degree oven.
- If meat thermometer reads 185 degrees, it's time to uncover and baste using all of basting liquid.
- If it has not reached 180 degrees return to oven for additional 30 minutes.
- Check therometer.
- Bake another 45 minutes, until golden brown.
- Remove from oven and cover with foil again and let stand for 15 minutes before slicing.
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benedict sostenes
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's changed the way I cook turkey forever.
Danish taimoor99
[email protected]Five stars for this recipe! It's the best turkey I've ever had.
Lucas Lao
[email protected]I highly recommend this recipe. It's easy to follow and the results are amazing.
Yakub
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper. I'll definitely be making it again next year.
Fresh Milk
[email protected]I've been making this turkey for years and it never disappoints. It's the best turkey recipe out there!
Endri Nazifi
[email protected]This is my go-to turkey recipe. It's always a hit with my family and friends.
Merajul Sekh
[email protected]Overall, I'm happy with this recipe. The turkey was moist and juicy, and the gravy was delicious.
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[email protected]I'm not a fan of the gravy. It was too thick and clumpy.
Lawda Lassan
[email protected]The cooking time was way off. My turkey was still raw after 4 hours.
Nwachukwu Emmanuel
[email protected]I thought the turkey was a bit bland. I would add more herbs and spices next time.
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[email protected]This recipe is not for beginners. It requires a lot of skill and experience to get it right.
Bodhi Elwood
[email protected]I found this recipe to be too complicated. I prefer simpler recipes with fewer ingredients.
Mohamed Zeer
[email protected]My turkey turned out a little dry, but the gravy made up for it. Overall, I'm happy with the recipe.
casey horton
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. The turkey was amazing!
Gaming With Awal
[email protected]This is the best turkey recipe I've tried. It's simple, straightforward, and the results are always perfect.
Obson Gomo
[email protected]Wow, this recipe is a game-changer! The turkey was juicy, tender, and full of flavor.
Peter Muriuki
[email protected]I made this turkey for Thanksgiving and it was the best I've ever had. My guests raved about it.
Mohamed Newaz
[email protected]My family did not want the turkey this year, but I made it anyway. I'm so glad I found this recipe. It was easy to follow and the turkey turned out moist and delicious!