How to Make Upside-Down Turkey - A Step-by-Step Guide

Have you ever wanted to try a new twist on the classic roast turkey for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner? Look no further than the Upside-Down Turkey! This unique recipe turns the traditional holiday bird on its head – literally – by cooking it upside down in a roasting pan. The result is a moist, juicy turkey with perfectly crispy skin that will have your guests raving for days.

The concept of cooking turkey upside down is not new, but it has seen a resurgence in recent years as home...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (12 pound) whole turkey
  • ½ cup butter
  • 1 cup water

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 3 hrs
  • Total Time: 3 hrs 20 mins
  • Servings: 8

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Remove and discard giblets. Rinse turkey and pat dry. Place turkey upside-down (with breast facing down) in a roasting pan.
  • Place 1/2 of the butter in the cavity of the turkey. Cut remaining butter into pieces and rub over the outside of the skin. Pour water into the pan and cover with foil.
  • Cook in the preheated oven until the internal temperature of the thighs has reached 180 degrees F (80 degrees C), 3 to 3 1/2 hours.
  • Nutrition

    536 cal.

    • Total Fat: 28g
    • Saturated Fat: 10g
    • Cholesterol: 207mg
    • Sodium: 197mg
    • Protein: 66g
    • Calcium: 63mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 663mg