Super Juicy Turkey Baked In Cheesecloth: The Best Comfort Food
Discover the ultimate comfort food with this super juicy turkey baked in cheesecloth. It’s the perfect centerpiece for your festive gatherings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole turkey
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Prepare the turkey by rinsing and patting it dry.
- Season the turkey inside and out with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and thyme.
- Soak cheesecloth in vegetable broth and place it over the turkey.
- Roast the turkey for about 13 minutes per pound, basting occasionally.
- Remove the cheesecloth in the last hour of cooking for a crispy skin.
- Let the turkey rest for at least 30 minutes before carving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can stuff the turkey cavity with herbs and lemon.
- Make sure to let the turkey reach an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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