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The Best Ugly Turkey

By: S Randles  
"This is by far the easiest best tasting Turkey you will ever make. If you mess this up I would love to find out how."

Rating: This weblink has been rated 11 times with an average star rating of 4.7 Read Reviews (9)

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What to Drink?

Wine Chardonnay
Prep Time:
30 Min
Cook Time:
3 Hrs
Ready In:
4 Hrs

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Original Recipe Yield 12 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (12 pound) whole turkey, neck and giblets removed
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons salt
  • 1 apple - peeled, cored and cubed

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) Rinse the turkey inside and out and pat dry with paper towels. Rub olive oil and salt all over the bird. Place the apple pieces inside of the cavity. Place the turkey breast side down in a large roasting pan.
  2. Roast for 3 hours in the preheated oven. Remove from the oven and carefully turn the bird so the breast side is facing up. Return to the oven and cook until the internal temperature of the thickest part of the thigh has reached 180 degrees F (82 degrees C). Allow the turkey to rest for about 30 minutes before carving.

Footnotes

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 807 | Total Fat: 45.3g | Cholesterol: 305mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 6, 2008 by dxcspilk 
I discovered this "trick" about 7 years ago and will never go back! If I am not hosting, I am... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 22, 2008 by Goldilocks19 
I am rating this for the method of baking breast side down. I have my own method of seasoning... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 7, 2009 by teachdiscip 
I made this for Christmas 08. It was awesome. I added a secret ingrediant (about 10 ounes of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 28, 2008 by MAMADE1 
We loved this recipe, I didn't think it was terribly ugly.(Ha Ha) Great taste and very moist. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 30, 2008 by freylaura 
incredible! MORE
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Reviewed on Oct. 14, 2009 by dorian 
This was my 1st time making a turkey, and it was perfect! Even my too-hot oven couldn't ruin... MORE
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Reviewed on Mar. 23, 2009 by The Maker of Dinner 
I made this turkey for a dinner party. It was the BEST turkey. I have never made a good turkey... MORE
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Reviewed on Mar. 23, 2009 by Mama Ali 
Amazing! I used this method for my first turkey - adding rosemary & basil. It was delicious... MORE
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Reviewed on Jan. 12, 2009 by JSTWINKLE5 
Like the title says, it was great, tender. but it fell apart when I turned it upside right to... MORE

 
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