Upside Down Turkey

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"This is a simple way to prepare a moist turkey without stuffing. The secret ingredient is butter -- it enhances the bird's natural flavor. When the turkey is done, the juices may be used to prepare a gravy by adding cornstarch 1 tablespoon at a time until the liquid begins to thicken. This recipe is based on a 13 pound bird. Adjust as necessary."

PREP TIME	30 Min
COOK TIME	3 Hrs
READY IN	3 Hrs 30 Min

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Original recipe yield: 10 servings

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INGREDIENTS

13 pounds whole turkey
1/2 cup butter
1 cup water

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DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Rinse turkey and remove giblets. Place turkey upside (breast) down in a roasting pan. Insert 1/4 cup butter inside the turkey. Place remaining butter in several pieces around the turkey. Pour water into the pan.
Cook covered in the preheated oven 3 to 3 1/2 hours until the internal temperature of the thigh has reached 180 degrees F (80 degrees C).

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Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2003 by MJCNELSON

Cooking the turkey upside down does help keep the meat moist. I like to use a cooking bag too because it cooks faster and seems to retain more juice.

35 users found this review helpful

Reviewed on Feb. 21, 2005 by DEZIBUG81

This was my first turkey. It turned out great!! So juicy and tender! I usd aple juice instead of water, and I made a rub of 1 stick melted butter, salt, pepper, rubbed sage, garlic powder, and poultry seasoning. I also stuck little pices of butter between the breast and the skin. It was delicious. My husband cant get enough of it.

17 users found this review helpful

Reviewed on Nov. 21, 2004 by TchrJrHi

Made this for an early Thanksgiving with the in-laws....they were surprised. I didn't use as much butter as the recipe called for....but wow what a difference. I also added a sprinkling of poultry seasonings to the skin....which made it delicious. Also, I rubbed some butter between the skin and the flesh. I have found that really makes a difference. Thanks for helping me to impress my in-laws....appreciate it.

16 users found this review helpful

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