Sage Butter Bacon-Wrapped Roast Turkey
Elevate your holiday feast with this magnificent Sage Butter Bacon-Wrapped Roast Turkey. A succulent whole turkey coated in a flavorful sage butter mixture, wrapped in bacon, and roasted to golden perfection. Impress your guests with this exquisite centerpiece that boasts rich, savory flavors and tender, juicy meat.
Ingredients
| 1 | whole turkey (13 lb) |
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| kitchen twine to tie the turkey | |
| aluminum foil | |
| 2 | cups butter, softened |
| 1 1⁄2 | ounces fresh sage |
| 1 | lb bacon, uncooked |
| 1 | onion |
| 1 | garlic clove |
| salt to taste | |
| pepper to taste |
Instructions
For preparing the turkey | |
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| 1. | Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C). |
| 2. | Begin by removing the giblets and neck from the turkey. Rinse the turkey with cold running water, then drain well and pat dry with paper towels. |
| 3. | Chop the onion and garlic, then mix them together. Stuff the onion and garlic mixture into the cavity of the turkey. |
| 4. | Secure the turkey's wings, legs, and drumsticks by tying them with kitchen twine as desired. |
| 5. | Chop the sage and combine it with the softened butter. |
| 6. | Carefully rub the sage and butter mixture under the turkey's skin and over the skin's surface. |
| 7. | Season the turkey with salt and pepper to your preference. |
| 8. | Cover the turkey's skin with uncooked bacon slices, pressing them onto the buttered surface. |
| 9. | Insert an oven-safe meat thermometer into the inner thigh area near the breast, ensuring it does not touch the bone. |
| 10. | Place the prepared turkey in a roasting pan and tent it with aluminum foil. |
| 11. | Remove the foil tent during the last hour of cooking. |
| 12. | Allow the turkey to cook, crisping the bacon for an additional 15 minutes before removing. (You may chop the cooked bacon separately if desired.) |
| 13. | Once the turkey's internal temperature reaches 160°F (70°C), take it out of the oven. |
| 14. | Let the turkey rest for 20-30 minutes before carving. During this resting period, the turkey will continue to cook to reach an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C). |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 955.5 kcal |
| Protein | 72.6 g |
| Fat | 71.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 3.1 g |
| Fiber | 1.5 g |
| Sugar | 0.4 g |
Published on Aug 02, 2024 by Luminița