An upside-down turkey may seem to go against normal conventions of roasting breast-side up, but this method lets all the juices drip down into the breast meat, keeping it moist and tender. With only butter inside the cavity and under the skin to enhance its natural flavor, this holiday turkey without stuffing is so easy!
Ingredients
- 1 whole turkey , 12 pound
- 0.5 cups butter
- 1 cup water
Instructions
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1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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Remove and discard giblets. Rinse turkey and pat dry. Place turkey upside-down (with breast facing down) in a roasting pan.
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Place 1/2 of the butter in the cavity of the turkey. Cut remaining butter into pieces and rub over the outside of the skin. Pour water into the pan and cover with foil.
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Cook in the preheated oven until the internal temperature of the thighs has reached 180 degrees F (80 degrees C), 3 to 3 1/2 hours.
Nutrition Facts
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