Upside Down Turkey Recipe
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Upside Down Turkey

By: BLOND2 
"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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (60)

What to Drink?
Wine Chardonnay
Prep Time:
30 Min
Cook Time:
3 Hrs
Ready In:
3 Hrs 30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 18 servings
 

Ingredients

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

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 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.
  3. 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).

Footnotes

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 536 | Total Fat: 28.1g | Cholesterol: 207mg 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 Feb. 21, 2005 by DEZIBUG81   view full review
This was my first turkey. It turned out great!! So juicy and tender! I usd aple juice instead...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2003 by MJCNELSON   view full review
Cooking the turkey upside down does help keep the meat moist. I like to use a cooking bag too...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 21, 2004 by Momof2   view full review
Made this for an early Thanksgiving with the in-laws....they were surprised. I didn't use as...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 27, 2004 by LITTLELADYJONES   view full review
Very moist, tender and flavorful. I cooked the turkey upside down until the last hour and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by Jenn B   view full review
I haven't tried this exact method yet, but I'm embarrassed to say that the first time my...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 5, 2006 by mbbdirks   view full review
This was super. The only thing I changed was to cook in a cooking bag, salt & pepper inside...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 29, 2005 by NITROJEN   view full review
I will never go back. This is the only way to cook a turkey! My guests were very impressed...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 26, 2005 by Lidia J.   view full review
We BBQ'd our turkey upside down this Thanksgiving for the first time. We usally just BBQ it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 11, 2004 by KIMMERSTWO   view full review
I substituted the water with apple juice and it was the best turkey I've ever made. Everyone...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 26, 2004 by SHIRUOH   view full review
I had to add a can of chicken broth as well, but the upside down idea made the entire turkey...

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