Recipe by: Lisa Prince
Turkey with Apple Pan Drippings
Buy your turkey several days in advance so it can thaw in the refrigerator or check with your butcher to be sure you can get a fresh turkey. You will normally buy a pound per person. Also, use the pan drippings as a sauce or blend them up and make gravy.
Servings: 8
Cook Time: Prep Time: 30 minutes; Total Time: according to the poundage of your turkey
Meal Type: Entree
NC Ingredients: Turkey, Apples
Ingredients
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Remove package and plastic bags containing neck (in body cavity) and giblets (in neck cavity). Drain juices, rinse and dry with a paper towel.
Cover the turkey on both sides, inside and out with Olive Oil, Salt and Pepper.
For even cooking, flip the tips of the wings under the bird and tie up the legs.
Shake the flour in your oven bag. Place bag in a roasting pan that is at least 2 inches deep.
Then put the shallots, apples, chicken broth, apple cider and vinegar into the bag. Place your turkey on top of those ingredients breast side up.
Cut six ½ inch slits on top of the bag. Bake until a meat thermometer reads 180 degrees. For cooking times, refer to the chart that comes with the oven bag according to the poundage of your turkey.
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