PAPER BAG TURKEY

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Why, you ask, would anyone ever cook a turkey in a brown paper bag? Because Paper Bag Turkey comes out crispy-skinned, golden brown and juicy every time. And there's no basting; put it in the oven and forget it. This is the way my Mother used to roast turkey.

Provided by M G

Categories     Turkey

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 whole turkey, 23-25 pounds
1 large brown paper bag (grocery bag)
butter,soft
salt and pepper,to taste
garlic powder

Steps:

  • 1. Remove neck and giblets from cavities. Rinse the turkey and pat dry with paper towels. Stuff, if desired. Thoroughly coat the turkey with butter using your fingers or a paper towel. Season generously. Place the turkey in the paper bag. Seal the bag with staples, paper clips or a needle and thread. (Use 2 bags if 1 is too small.) Place the turkey on a sturdy shallow baking pan. Bake at 325° for about 5 hours. Reduce the cooking time to 4-4 1/2 hours for an unstuffed or smaller turkey.

yomna abdelrahman
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This recipe is a must-try for anyone who loves turkey. The turkey was cooked to perfection, and the flavor was incredible. I highly recommend this recipe.


Aduragbemi Okeowo
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I've been cooking turkey for years, and this is the best recipe I've ever tried. The turkey was so moist and juicy, and the flavor was amazing. I highly recommend this recipe.


tareq alghanem
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This was my first time cooking a turkey, and I was so nervous. But this recipe made it so easy. The turkey turned out perfectly, and my family loved it. Thank you!


chelsea whiteside
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This recipe is a lifesaver! I'm not the best cook, but this recipe made me feel like a pro. The turkey was perfect and everyone at my dinner party raved about it.


THE TAURUS
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I'm not a big fan of turkey, but this recipe changed my mind. The turkey was cooked perfectly, and the flavor was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Kriben Pather
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This is the best turkey recipe I've ever tried. The turkey was cooked to perfection, and the flavor was incredible. I will definitely be making this again.


Luzaan Solomon
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This recipe is a winner! The turkey was cooked perfectly, and the flavor was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


gum Magar
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I'm so glad I tried this recipe. The turkey was delicious and so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


benedict abel
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This recipe is a keeper! The turkey was cooked perfectly, and the flavor was out of this world. I highly recommend this recipe.


Israrullah Khan
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I was looking for a new turkey recipe to try for Thanksgiving, and I'm so glad I found this one. The turkey was cooked to perfection, and the flavor was amazing. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Jack Pyuliti
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This recipe is amazing! The turkey was so moist and flavorful, and the skin was crispy and delicious. I'm so glad I found this recipe.


Migue Centeno
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I've tried many turkey recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. The turkey was cooked evenly throughout, and the flavor was incredible. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Tare Abu
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This recipe is a must-try for anyone who loves turkey. The turkey was cooked to perfection, and the flavor was amazing. I highly recommend this recipe.


Hamid Ansari
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I'm not a big fan of turkey, but this recipe changed my mind. The turkey was so flavorful and moist, and the skin was crispy and delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


Lorusso Christian
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This was my first time cooking a turkey, and I was so nervous. But this recipe made it so easy. The turkey turned out perfectly, and my family loved it. Thank you!


Kahunde Gladys
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I've been cooking turkey for years, and this is the best recipe I've ever tried. The turkey was so moist and juicy, and the flavor was amazing. I highly recommend this recipe.


Matthew Clinton
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This recipe is a lifesaver! I'm not the best cook, but this recipe made me feel like a pro. The turkey was perfect and everyone at my dinner party raved about it.


koda styles
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I was skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. The turkey was delicious and so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again for Thanksgiving.


Chavo Lord
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This paper bag turkey recipe is a game-changer! The turkey came out so moist and flavorful, and the skin was perfectly crispy. I'll never cook turkey any other way again.