Turkey wrapped in bacon is a quick and easy Thanksgiving recipe with a twist! Cook turkey for a total of 13 minutes per pound.
Ingredients
- 0.25 cups dried sage
- 2 tablespoons garlic powder
- 1 whole turkey , 16 pound
- 2 packages bacon , 12 ounce
- 2 cups water
Instructions
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1
Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place a roasting rack in a large baking dish.
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2
Sprinkle sage and garlic powder over entire turkey.
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3
Wrap turkey completely with bacon.
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4
Place turkey on the rack in the prepared baking dish. Pour water into the dish.
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5
Bake turkey in the preheated oven, basting every 45 minutes with juices in the baking dish, until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, 3 1/2 to 4 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts
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