Wild Turkey

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Ingredients

  • cleaned and dressed turkey, with skin on
  • lemon butter
  • salt
  • coarse black pepper
  • 12 oz. cranberry juice, apple cider or beer

Instructions

  1. Brush bird with lemon butter and season with dry spices inside and out.
  2. Place bird in roasting bag.
  3. Pour juice into cavities and tie bag loosely.
  4. Insert thermometer into meatiest part of thigh.
  5. Bake at 225° until temperature reaches 180°.
  6. The sweetness of the juices will affect the sweetness of gravy.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

135 kcal 7% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 9.3g 19% DV
Total Fat 4.4g 6% DV
Carbs 18.8g 7% DV
Fiber 6.4g 23% DV
Sugar 2.6g 5% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9714.3mg 100% DV
Potassium 418.3mg 9% DV
Cholesterol 22.8mg 8% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 7mcg 1% DV
Vitamin C 7.9mg 9% DV
Calcium 129.8mg 10% DV
Iron 3.1mg 17% 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).

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