Turkey in a Bag

Cooking turkey in a bag is easy with this recipe. Your Thanksgiving turkey will be perfectly moist and tender when done. Plus, cleanup is a snap!

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 3 hr
• Total Time: 3 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 744 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 (12 pound) whole turkey
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 large onions, quartered
• 5 stalks celery, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 large turkey bag

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Bake in the preheated oven until turkey is cooked and the juices run clear, about 3 to 3 1/2 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thigh meat should read 180 degrees F (85 degrees C).

Step 3

Gather all ingredients.

Step 4

Remove and discard giblets.

Step 5

Rinse turkey and pat dry.

Step 6

Season turkey with salt and pepper.

Step 7

Sprinkle the bottom of the turkey bag with flour.

Step 8

Place turkey in the bag and add celery and onions.

Step 9

Seal the bag and transfer into a roasting pan; poke several holes in the bag with a fork.