How to Make The Best Ugly Turkey - A Step-by-Step Guide

Turkey is a classic centerpiece for any holiday meal, but it can be a challenging dish to prepare. Many home cooks struggle with achieving the perfect balance of crispy skin and juicy meat. That's where "The Best Ugly Turkey" recipe comes in – it's a fail-proof method for cooking a delicious and visually stunning turkey that will impress even the most discerning dinner guests.

This recipe is called "The Best Ugly Turkey" because it takes an unconventional approach to preparing the bir...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (12 pound) whole turkey, neck and giblets removed
  • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons salt
  • 1 apple - peeled, cored and cubed

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 3 hrs
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 4 hrs
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 servings

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) Rinse the turkey inside and out and pat dry with paper towels. Rub olive oil and salt all over the bird. Place the apple pieces inside of the cavity. Place the turkey breast side down in a large roasting pan.
  • Roast for 3 hours in the preheated oven. Remove from the oven and carefully turn the bird so the breast side is facing up. Return to the oven and cook until the internal temperature of the thickest part of the thigh has reached 180 degrees F (82 degrees C). Allow the turkey to rest for about 30 minutes before carving.
  • Nutrition

    807 cal.

    • Total Fat: 45g
    • Saturated Fat: 11g
    • Cholesterol: 305mg
    • Sodium: 1454mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 2g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 92g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 69mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 1204mg