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Homestyle Turkey, the Michigander Way

SUBMITTED BY: Robin C. PHOTO BY: Allrecipes

"A simple, down to basics recipe when it comes to the good old tom turkey."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 770 stars. This recipe average a 4.8 star rating.
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PREP TIME  10 Min
COOK TIME  5 Hrs
READY IN  5 Hrs 10 Min
Original recipe yield 1 (12 pound) turkey

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 (12 pound) whole turkey
  • 6 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 4 cups warm water
  • 3 tablespoons chicken bouillon
  • 2 tablespoons dried parsley
  • 2 tablespoons dried minced onion
  • 2 tablespoons seasoning salt

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Rinse and wash turkey. Discard the giblets, or add to pan if they are anyone's favorites.
  2. Place turkey in a Dutch oven or roasting pan. Separate the skin over the breast to make little pockets. Put 3 tablespoons of the butter on both sides between the skin and breast meat. This makes for very juicy breast meat.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine the water with the bouillon. Sprinkle in the parsley and minced onion. Pour over the top of the turkey. Sprinkle seasoning salt over the turkey.
  4. Cover with foil, and bake in the preheated oven 3 1/2 to 4 hours, until the internal temperature of the turkey reaches 180 degrees F (80 degrees C). For the last 45 minutes or so, remove the foil so the turkey will brown nicely.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 12, 2003 by CARISSA650
I had never cooked a turkey before, and decided to try this recipe when I made Thanksgiving... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 11, 2003 by BMDSINGLE
This was the best turkey I have ever made or eaten. I could not believe how moist and tender... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 19, 2003 by SIERRAMUM
I don't eat turkey, but coooked this for the big family Thanksgiving dinner. Everyone loved... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 14, 2003 by JANINE PERKINS
This is a wonderful recipe for beginners as well as the experienced cook. I put this bird in... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 4, 2004 by CTR7
This is the best turkey I've ever tasted! I made it for company and everyone loved it!! I had... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 25, 2005 by chubss
If you customize this recipe for a larger turkey....DO NOT INCREASE THE SALT TO THE... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 27, 2005 by NCHATIN1
This recipe turned out great! I added 1 tsp. garlic powder to the water along with the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 12, 2003 by DYLNIC
I cannot believe I forgot to rate this. I made this for Thanksgiving. My second time ever... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 22, 2003 by COOKPATRICK
I used this recipe to make my first turkey tonight and it turned out excellent. I used an... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 19, 2007 by Val
We had an early Thanksgiving feast this year with family and at the last minute, my sister,... MORE


 
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