Bird In A Bag

Name: Bird In A Bag
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 hen turkey, 8 to 10 lb.; 1 large brown gravy bag; shortening

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Ingredients

1 hen turkey, 8 to 10 lb.
1 large brown gravy bag ⓘ
shortening ⓘ

Instructions

Thaw
turkey completely.
Remove inside packages.
Cook neck in 4 cups of water to make stock; set aside for gravy and dressing.
Rinse turkey, pat dry with paper towel. Grease the inside
of paper bag with shortening and place turkey inside. Roll
up
end
and place
in
roasting
pan,
breast side up. Preheat oven
to
325°
and bake on lower rack for about 2 1/2 hours.
Turkey
cooks much faster using this method and browns well.
Cut away
brown
bag
carefully.
Cool for at least 20 minutes before carving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

342 kcal 17% DV

Macronutrients

Protein 4.8g 10% DV

Total Fat 36.1g 46% DV

Carbs 0g

Fiber 0g

Sugar 0g

Electrolytes

Sodium 11mg

Potassium 38.8mg 1% DV

Cholesterol 26.5mg 9% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Calcium 8mg 1% DV

Iron 0.5mg 3% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).