How To Cook A Turkey In A Roasting Bag

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### Instructions:

#### 1. **Preheat and prep**
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place your oven rack in the lower third of the oven.

#### 2. **Prepare the turkey**
Remove the neck and giblets from the turkey cavity. Rinse and pat dry with paper towels. Rub the turkey all over with butter or oil, then season generously with salt, pepper, and any additional herbs or spices you like.

#### 3. **Add flour to the bag**
Place 1–2 tablespoons of flour in the roasting bag. Shake it around to coat the inside. This prevents the bag from bursting and helps blend juices during cooking.

#### 4. **Layer aromatics**
Place chopped onions, garlic, celery, carrots, and herbs in the bottom of the bag. These will create flavorful steam and juices for the turkey to cook in.

#### 5. **Place the turkey in the bag**
Set the seasoned turkey on top of the veggies inside the bag. Seal the bag with the included tie and place it in a large roasting pan, ensuring the turkey breast is facing up.

#### 6. **Vent the bag**
Cut 4–6 small slits in the top of the bag to allow steam to escape. This helps the turkey brown and prevents the bag from overinflating.

#### 7. **Roast**
Place the roasting pan in the oven. For a 12–16 lb turkey, roast for about **2 to 2½ hours**, or until the thickest part of the thigh registers **165°F (74°C)** with a meat thermometer.

#### 8. **Rest and serve**
Carefully cut open the bag and let the turkey rest for 20 minutes before carving. This allows juices to redistribute and keeps the meat tender.

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### Pro Tips:
– Use a meat thermometer for accuracy—don’t just rely on pop-up timers.
– Save the juices in the bag for homemade gravy!
– Don’t stuff the turkey when using a bag. Bake stuffing separately to ensure safe cooking temperatures.

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### Final Thoughts

Cooking a turkey in a roasting bag is the ultimate holiday hack. It gives you a beautiful, golden-brown bird that’s moist on the inside and bursting with flavor—all without hovering over the oven. Whether it’s your first time roasting a turkey or your fiftieth, this method is simple, reliable, and practically foolproof.

Say goodbye to dry turkey forever—and hello to your new favorite way to roast.

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