Does the turkey oven bag really works. for nice and juicy white meat that always comes out dry.?

Question

turkey tips

Answer 1

Yes it works pretty well it keeps the meat from drying out because the bag keeps in the moisture

Answer 2

It works since it steams the bird. If you like a roasted turkey there are two methods to getting a juicybird # 1 put softened butter under the skin of the breast & cover with foil until the last 30 minutes of cooking time. #2 Again use the butter under the skin but cook breast side down the fat from the back keeps the breast moist and the breast cooks more slowly you'll need to flip the bird over to brown the breast for the last hour and this is not easy to do and a little intimidating the first time but I do it all the time now. Also it helps no matter what method you use to put the bird in at a high temperature like 450 degrees for the first 15 minutes and then turn it down to 325 degrees for the remaining time. The high heat seals the pores and keeps the juices in also be sure to allow the turkey to rest for at least 20 minutes after it comes from the oven so the juices go back into the meat and don't flow out when it is cut. This gives you time to heat rolls etc. in the oven.

Answer 3

it cuts down on time for sure! Never, NEVER slice into the turkey before cooking it, it allows the moisture to escape! People like to slice into it and stuff it with butter, this is a big mistake. Do NOT stuff it with any kind of bread, as bread absorbs the moisture :) The best turkey ever, a chef secret is brining. Cover the turkey for 10 hours at least, but no more than 24 in a salt, sugar, citrus mixture. 1 cup salt, 1 cup sugar per gallon of water. squeeze in a few oranges, toss the fruit in and it will retain water and be the juiciest turkey ever! You could also add some spices if you like to the brine, but it's best to stuff the turkey with some onions and apples or any other veggies for flavor. Look up brining a turkey for more details. I put the turkey in a trash bag with the brine and set it in a cooler outside overnight tonight. rinse it off thoroughly before cooking and don't bother basting, it's a waste of time. Wastes heat from the oven and studies have shown it doesn't even penetrate the skin at all :) Good luck and you will have the best turkey ever!

Answer 4

It worked for me. Last year was my first year making a turkey and it turned out perfect using an oven bag!

Answer 5

My experience is that if you really want a moist turkey, skip the bag. The only thing that's worked for us is to baste every 20-30 minutes. It's worth the extra effort.

Answer 6

I have used the bags since the mid 80's. It always works and cuts the time WAY DOWN. Follow the directions and like the others said you can put in onions, garlic, sweet potatoes, carrots, etc. I found root vegetables to be best. Although we've changed up from time to time -- one year I went for pineapple, oranges, grapefruit, corn stuffed inside and some hot peppers with cilantro and onions and garlic for a twist. Used more butter than normal but a tasty treat was had by all

Answer 7

Yes, turkey oven bags really work well. Makes for a juicy, delicious bird.
(Just don't over-cook)
Or you could do a drunk turkey with a tall boy beer just like drunk chicken!

Answer 8

Yes, you can never go wrong with these things! You can cook more than turkey in them too! add celery and onions and carrots to you turkey- like on the bottom of the turkey, yum!

Answer 9

it does work and makes it easier. you can also cover the turkey in aluminum foil and it will keep it very moist and juicy