How to Make Bacon Wrapped Turkey - A Step-by-Step Guide

Thanksgiving is a time for families to come together and enjoy a delicious feast, and one of the most iconic dishes of the holiday is turkey. While tradition dictates roasting the bird in the oven, why not switch things up this year with a Bacon Wrapped Turkey? This recipe puts a modern twist on a classic dish, adding an extra layer of flavor and texture that is sure to impress your guests.

The combination of juicy turkey and crispy bacon is a match made in heaven, and the smoky, savo...

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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup dried sage
  • 2 tablespoons garlic powder
  • 1 (16 pound) whole turkey, neck and giblets removed
  • 2 (12 ounce) packages bacon
  • 2 cups water

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 3 hrs 30 mins
  • Total Time: 4 hrs
  • Servings: 32
  • Yield: 1 (16-pound) turkey

  • Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place a roasting rack in a large baking dish.
  • Sprinkle sage and garlic powder over entire turkey.
  • Wrap turkey completely with bacon.
  • Place turkey on the rack in the prepared baking dish. Pour water into the dish.
  • Bake turkey in the preheated oven, basting every 45 minutes with juices in the baking dish, until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, 3 1/2 to 4 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Nutrition

    381 cal.

    • Total Fat: 19g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 142mg
    • Sodium: 274mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 1g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 49g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 48mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 506mg