Turkey in a Bag

Learn how long to cook a turkey in a bag with this easy recipe. Your Thanksgiving turkey will be perfectly moist when done, and you can make gravy out of the juice that forms in the bottom of the bag. Plus, cleanup is a snap! The cooking time will vary for different-sized turkeys.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 3 hr
• Total Time: 3 hr 20 mins
• Calories: 744 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• salt and pepper to taste
• 12 pounds whole turkey
• 5 stalks celery
• 2 large onions, quartered

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Rinse turkey and remove giblets; season with salt and pepper.

Step 3

Sprinkle the bottom of a large oven bag with flour; place turkey in the bag and add celery and onions. Seal the bag and transfer into a roasting pan; poke several holes in the bag with a fork.

Step 4

Bake in 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).