Sherry's German Turkey Recipe
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Sherry's German Turkey

By: Sherry 
"Give your Thanksgiving dinner a twist this year. You will be pleasantly surprised at the indescribable flavor of this turkey. Well, WOW comes to mind. I got the general recipe from a German friend of mine with an added twist of my own. I have had so many raves about my turkey that everyone now comes to my house on Thanksgiving. Definitely a crowd pleaser, there has never been left over turkey at my house. Thanks Evelyn :)"

What to Drink?

Wine Riesling
Prep Time:
25 Min
Cook Time:
4 Hrs
Ready In:
4 Hrs 25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 18 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (18 pound) whole turkey, neck and giblets removed
  • 1 medium onion, peeled
  • 1 large carrot, peeled
  • 1 stalk celery
  • 1 apple, stem removed
  • 1 orange
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon coarsely ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon soul food seasoning
  • 1 pound sliced smoked bacon
  • 1 turkey sized oven bag

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. Rinse the turkey, pat dry and place in a large roasting pan. Insert the onion, carrot, and celery into the cavity of the bird. Poke holes in the apple and orange so they will release their juices, and stuff them into the bird. You may have to cut some things in half to get them all inside. Spread oil all over the outside of the bird, and season with salt, pepper and soul food seasoning.
  3. Place the turkey into an oven bag, and set back into the pan with the breast facing up. Lay strips of bacon over the entire top. Close the bag.
  4. Roast the turkey for about 4 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 180 degrees F (82 degrees C) when taken in the thickest part of the thigh. Let the turkey rest for 10 or 15 minutes before carving, and use the drippings in your favorite gravy recipe.

Footnotes

  • Tip
  • To get ahead for the big day, you can prepare turkey the night before, then refrigerate and roast the next day.
  • Learn more about how to cook a turkey for Thanksgiving in our How to Cook a Turkey article!

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 883 | Total Fat: 50.9g | Cholesterol: 326mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 26, 2008 by Cocinera   view full review
This turned out great- the meat nearly fell off the bone, and this is only my second turkey...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 6, 2010 by EMterry   view full review
OMG! This was the best turkey ever. I admit that I am not a big roasted turkey fan so I'm ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 7, 2006 by Amy Louise   view full review
My very first turkey, and it got raves from the family!!! Of necessity I made my own soul...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 21, 2006 by fingerlickin'good   view full review
Over the years, we have cooked about 32 Thanksgiving dinners. I tried this recipe 2006, and it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 5, 2006 by Sheri W   view full review
This turkey was wonderful, very moist. It was the best turkey I have ever fixed. I did have to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 8, 2006 by JENNYCUP   view full review
The turkey came out very dry and the bacon was burnt onto the turkey. I followed the recipe to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 22, 2011 by ppequat Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Nowhere did I read 2# of bacon for a 22# turkey. If you choose not to have 1# of bacon on an...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 24, 2006 by Lori W.   view full review
I wanted to have a juicy turkey this year, because every other year its so dry. I ran across...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 24, 2011 by Leslie Marshall   view full review
AMAZING! This was my third turkey in my home and I really wanted something with great flavor...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 24, 2006 by WCB   view full review
Made the best turkey I ever had or prepared. The meats is very flavorful and juicy. Even...

 

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