Anyone knows how to bake a turkey?

Question

My turkey is 7.88lbs, and don't want to over dry the white meat

Answer 1

Use an Oven Bag: Large size for
16" x 17 1/2" for meats and poultry up to 8 lbs
(Instructions enclosed in box)
http://www.alcoa.com/reynoldskitchens/en/product.asp?cat_id=1337&prod_id=1790

This link will give you an idea on how to cook a Turkey in an oven bag. Although this recipe is for a larger size bird: 12 to 24 pounds
http://www.alcoa.com/reynoldskitchens/en/recipes/product_recipe_search.asp?Step=ShowRecipe&RecipeID=1072&parent_info_page_id=744&info_page_id=745&prod_id=1790&cat_id=1337

I won't cook a Turkey any other way. It's easier, takes less time to cook and most of all the meat comes out moist and juicy!

Answer 2

After stuffing the turkey take a piece of cheesecloth and soak it in olive oil or vegetable shorteneing. Completely cover the breast with it. Put the turkey in a 325 degree oven for about 22 minutes per pound but be sure to check it often for doneness. Use a meat thermometer in the thigh. Done is 165 degrees.

While its baking, baste every 30-45 minutes. Loosen the cheesecloth each time you baste so it doesn't stick. Remove it completely half an hour before the turkey is done.

Answer 3

after your turkey is thawed out you rinse it with water pat it dry and place it in a baking pan and rub butter all over it, then you season it, I use Lawry's seasoning salt, then I cover it with foil paper, and stick it in the oven. After about 30-45 minutes check it and the juices and oils that are coming out of the turkey pour them over the turkey and do that every 1/2 hour or so, that way the turkey doesn't dry out. It works every time for me. To check to see if the turkey is done, you can stick a fork right above the drumstick if blood comes out of course it isn't ready or if juices come out it's not ready when you poke it, it has to be dry. Then your turkey is ready, Enjoy! and happy holidays.

Answer 4

the way in which we've got here across is to purchase those cooking luggage (look contained in the keep the position the baggies are. Get the dimensions that is proper on your turkey. Thaw the turkey contained in the refrigerator for various days ahead. Rinse the turkey off and eliminate the neck, etc. from interior it. Stuff the turkey inclusive of your well-liked dressing, spray the breast with a butter spray, sprinkle on some parsley or oregano and positioned it contained in the bag. be constructive to positioned some flour contained in the bag and shake it round earlier putting contained in the turkey. Poke some holes in excellent of the bag. positioned the bagged turkey in a roasting pan (making constructive not one of the corners are brilliant over). practice dinner the dimensions of time counseled contained in the equipment. It seems superbly each and each and every time. you may tell it is performed, once you grab a leg and twist it (use a pot holder). If the bone twists honestly, it is performed. you may attempt this try with it nonetheless contained in the bag.

Answer 5

Instead of cooking the bird with the breast side up, flip it over and cook it with the breast side down. All the juices run down towards the breast. Also, let the Turkey sit for about 20 minutes to half an hour before cutting into it. Also, for every 4 pouds of turkey, cook it for one hour. Example... 12 pound turkey takes about 3 hours to cook.

Answer 6

Get help (and recipes) from the experts...

Butterball Turkey Talk Line: 800-BUTTERBALL
http://www.butterball.com

Reynolds Turkey Tips Hotline: [phone]
USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline: [phone]
Q&A: http://www.landolakes.com

Answer 7

I have always had success following the directions except for rubbing butter all over the bird then salt & pepper as you like it, place it in the roaster on rack breast side down (this will allow all the juices to run into the breast. Leave covered till the last 20 - 30 minutes remove cover or foil tent and allow to brown.
Good luck and happy thanksgiving

Answer 8

Buy a Reynolds baking bag and follow the instructions. I have NEVER had a dried out bird.

Answer 9

you cook it for 1 hour for every 4 pounds it weighs so just about 2 hours for you.

Answer 10

after you rub it with oil than you season it and you do 2hrs. per pound i haven't actually cooked a turkey before but thats what they said on the cooking shows. You might want to check out paula's home cooking on the web or emeril.