Mel's Kitchen Cafe · by Mel★ 4.8 (43)
Simple Thanksgiving Turkey {Roasted in a Bag}
NUTRITION · PER SERVING300M COOK
CAL 35%·PRO 100%
CARBS 7G4% OF CAL
2G FIBER0G ADDED1G INTRINSIC4G OTHER2G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 29G37% OF CAL
7G SAT22G UNSAT
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
A whole turkey roasted in a cooking bag with vegetables and aromatics for easy cleanup and moist results. A simplified holiday approach.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 20- 18-20 pound turkey, neck reserved, giblets discarded (see note)
- 1 large white or yellow onion (coarsely chopped)
- 6 large carrots (peeled and coarsely chopped (or about 20 baby carrots))
- 3 celery stalks (coarsely chopped)
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 sprig fresh rosemary
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Coarse (kosher salt and pepper)
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 turkey-sized oven bag (such as the Reynolds brand)
- 3-4 cups chicken broth (to add to the accumulated turkey juices)
- 1/2 cup butter
- 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
- Salt and pepper
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 300M
CAL 35%·PRO 100%
CARBS 7G4% OF CAL
2G FIBER0G ADDED1G INTRINSIC4G OTHER2G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 29G37% OF CAL
7G SAT22G UNSAT
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.
- Prep
- 3h
- Cook
- 2h
- Sodium
- 851mg
- Total sugar
- 2g
- Added sugar
- 0g
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 1066mg
- Calcium
- 72mg
- Iron
- 4mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 180M
- SODIUM
- 851MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.