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Simple Apple Roasted Thanksgiving Turkey Recipe | Thanksgiving Turkey Recipes
| Simple Apple Roasted Thanksgiving Turkey Recipe |
- 1 (12 lb.) whole turkey, thawed
- 1 C extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tbsp. salt
- 1 sweet apple, cored, peeled and chunked
- Remove the giblets and neck from the inside of the turkey.
- Rinse the turkey with cold water inside and out, allow the water to drain from the turkey then pat dry.
- Rub the olive oil over the entire turkey.
- Sprinkle the turkey with the salt to cover.
- Place the chunked apple inside the turkey cavity.
- Set the oven temperature to 350 degrees and allow the oven to heat up.
- Place the turkey breast side down in a large roasting pan.
- Roast the turkey for 3 hours.
- Carefully turn the turkey so the breast side is up.
- Continue roasting 45 minutes or until the internal temperature of the thigh reaches 180 degrees.
- Allow the turkey to stand 30 minutes before carving.
Thawing a turkey can be a stressful event. There are two safe ways to thaw that turkey. The safest way is to place the turkey in the refrigerator. Allow 1 day per 5 lbs. of turkey to make sure it is thawed completely.
The second way is to submerge the turkey in cold water. Leave the turkey in the wrapper and completely cover the turkey with the cold water. If necessary weight the turkey down to make sure it stays covered. Be sure to change the water every 30 minutes to ensure safety.
The general rule is 30 minutes per pound to completely thaw the bird.
Just Like Grandma’s Roasted Thanksgiving Turkey Recipe | Thanksgiving Turkey Recipes
| Just Like Grandma’s Roasted Thanksgiving Turkey Recipe |
- 1 (12 lb.) whole turkey, thawed
- 6 tbsp. butter, divided
- 4 C warm water
- 3 tbsp. chicken bouillon
- 2 tbsp. onion powder
- 2 tbsp. parsley, chopped fine
- 2 tbsp. seasoning salt
- 1 tsp. pepper
- Prepare the turkey by removing the giblets and rinsing the turkey in cold water.
- Use paper towels to dry the turkey well.
- Separate the skin from the turkey meat on the breasts by inserting your finger and carefully lifting the skin up to make a pocket.
- Place 3 tbsp of butter under the skin on each side.
- Place the oven temperature on 350 degrees and allow the oven to preheat.
- Place the turkey in a large roasting pan being sure the breast side is facing up.
- Pour the water into a large mixing bow.
- Sprinkle in the bouillon, onion powder and parsley being sure to mix well to combine.
- Pour the mixture over the top of the turkey.
- Sprinkle the turkey with the season salt and pepper.
- Cover the turkey tightly with aluminum foil.
- Bake 3 hours 30 minutes basting the turkey with the juices in the pan every 30 minutes.
- Remove the aluminum foil and continue roasting for 45 minutes.
- The turkey skin should be golden brown and the internal temperature of the breast meat should be 170 degrees when the turkey is done.
- Remove from the oven and allow the turkey to stand 30 minutes before carving.
Placing the butter between the skin and the meat helps the meat to stay moist during roasting. It also helps with the browning of the skin when the turkey has not been basted with oil.
Deep Fried Thanksgiving Turkey Recipe | Thanksgiving Turkey Recipes
| Deep Fried Thanksgiving Turkey Recipe |
- 1 (10 lb.) whole turkey, not self basing and thawed
- 2/3 C vinaigrette
- 1/3 C dry sherry
- 2 tsp. lemon pepper
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 tsp. onion powder
- 1 tsp. salt
- Canola oil
- Place the vinaigrette and sherry into a large mixing bowl.
- Stir in the lemon pepper, garlic and onion powder and the salt.
- Strain the marinade through a sieve into a pot big enough to hold the turkey.
- Fill a marinade injector with the marinade and inject the turkey thighs and breast.
- Place the turkey into the remaining marinade.
- Place the pot into the refrigerator for at least 2 hours but no longer than overnight.
- Remove the turkey from the marinade and discard the marinade.
- The turkey should be placed in the fryer basket neck down.
- Add 8 gallons of oil to the fryer or as much as recommended by the manufacturer.
- Heat the oil to 375 degrees F.
- Place the turkey into the fryer being sure to check the oil temperature often to maintain 350 degrees.
- Fry the turkey 4 minutes per lb. or 40 minutes for a 10 lb. turkey.
- When the internal temperature reaches 170 degrees in the thickest part of the breast remove the turkey and allow it to drain well.
- Place the turkey on a platter and allow it to stand 30 minutes before carving.
When deep frying use only oils that have high smoke points such as canola, safflower or peanut oil. Deep frying can be dangerous so be sure to have a fire extinguisher near by and don’t set the fryer on anything wooden or use it inside any building.
Leftover Turkey Recipes: South of the Border Turkey Corn Tortillas | Thanksgiving Turkey Recipes
| Leftover Turkey Recipes: South of the Border Turkey Corn Tortillas |
- 3 T canola oil
- 4 lg. leftover turkey breast
- 1 (19 oz) can of enchilada sauce
- 2 (11 oz) cans cream of mushroom soup
- 1 (4.25 oz) can black olives, sliced
- 2 dozen corn tortillas
- 1 lg. onion, chopped
- 1 (8 oz) pkg. taco style low fat cheese
- Place a large skillet over medium heat and add the oil.
- Once the oil is heated add the turkey.
- Cook about 5 minutes per side.
- Remove and allow to cool.
- Once the turkey has cooled it can be shredded.
- Cut the tortillas into 8 wedges per tortilla.
- In a large mixing bowl combine the soup, olives and onions.
- Begin layering in the crock pot with the enchilada sauce on the bottom.
- Then add the tortillas, soup, turkey and the cheese in that order.
- Continue layering in that order to the top being sure to end with the cheese.
- Cover and cook on low temperature 7 hours.
Tip: This is best served in a bowl and topped with sour cream or guacamole.