HEATHER'S UPSIDE-DOWN TURKEY

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Say good-bye to dried out turkey breast! This is a traditional roasted turkey recipe with one twist - it's cooked upside down.

Provided by HeathersCookin

Categories     Poultry

Time 5h30m

Yield 8-15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

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

Steps:

  • Fill room-temperature bird with aromatics, including onion, orange, celery, apple, cinnamon stick, handful of cranberries, bay leaves.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Rest the meat for 30 minutes, carve, and enjoy!

Indra Prasad Ghimire
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This recipe is a keeper!


Jobait Hossain
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This was my first time making turkey and it turned out perfectly!


jessie Rayfield
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit.


Sankalpa Chamithra
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This was a great recipe! I made it for my family and everyone loved it.


ZeeshaN official
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This recipe is a keeper! The turkey was so moist and tender, and the flavors were incredible. I especially loved the crispy skin. I will definitely be making this again.


Rutilo Romero
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I made this recipe for Thanksgiving and it was a huge success! The turkey was so flavorful and moist, and the upside-down method gave it a beautiful presentation. I will definitely be making this again next year.


Won Choos
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This was my first time making turkey and it turned out perfectly! The upside-down method was a little bit different, but it worked really well. The turkey was cooked evenly and the skin was nice and crispy. I will definitely be using this recipe agai


Mamam Maram
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The turkey is so juicy and flavorful, and the upside-down method gives it a beautiful golden brown crust. I will definitely be making this again.


sampify
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I made this recipe for my family and everyone loved it. The turkey was moist and flavorful, and the upside-down method gave it a beautiful golden brown crust. I will definitely be making this again.


Musa Mohamed
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This recipe is a keeper! The turkey was so moist and tender, and the flavors were incredible. I especially loved the crispy skin. I will definitely be making this again.


Anrica Du toit
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I made this recipe for Thanksgiving and it was a huge success! The turkey was so flavorful and moist, and the upside-down method gave it a beautiful presentation. I will definitely be making this again next year.


Barbra Muzaale
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This was my first time making turkey and it turned out perfectly! The upside-down method was a little bit different, but it worked really well. The turkey was cooked evenly and the skin was nice and crispy. I will definitely be using this recipe agai


Nicholas Nico
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The turkey is so juicy and flavorful, and the upside-down method gives it a beautiful golden brown crust. I will definitely be making this again.


Carine Majzoub
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This recipe is a keeper! The turkey was so moist and tender, and the flavors were incredible. I especially loved the crispy skin. I will definitely be making this again.


Steven Novack
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I made this recipe for Thanksgiving and it was a huge success! The turkey was so flavorful and moist, and the upside-down method gave it a beautiful presentation. I will definitely be making this again next year.


Muzammil iqbal
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This was my first time making turkey and it turned out perfectly! The upside-down method was a little bit different, but it worked really well. The turkey was cooked evenly and the skin was nice and crispy. I will definitely be using this recipe agai


Jill Smith
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The turkey is so moist and juicy, and the flavors are amazing. I especially love the crispy skin. This is a great recipe for a special occasion or a weeknight meal.


Zunain Awan
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This was a great recipe! I made it for my family and everyone loved it. The turkey was moist and flavorful, and the upside-down method gave it a beautiful golden brown crust. I will definitely be making this again.