UPSIDE DOWN TURKEY

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I have been roasting my holiday turkeys upside down for 35 years. They are always moist. It's a little work flipping them for the last hour but worth every minute.

Provided by jean D.

Categories     Poultry

Time 4h20m

Yield 1 Turkey, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

16 lbs turkey
onion powder (and or or any other seasonings you prefer) or lemon pepper (and or or any other seasonings you prefer)
1 (750 ml) bottle dry white wine

Steps:

  • Wash turkey with clear water and pat dry. Mix seasonings together and rub all over the turkey.
  • Invert turkey onto a rack in a roasting pan. Tuck wings under and cover with aluminum foil. Pour a small amount of wine over turkey. Place in 325 oven.
  • Bake for 3 hours. Baste turkey every 30 minutes with wine. Use turkey baster to baste with juices in the pan. Remove from oven after 3 hours.With oven mitt covered hands flip the turkey and place back on the rack. Continue baking for 1 hour. Remove from oven and let rest for 15 minutes before carving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2037.5, Fat 97.1, SaturatedFat 27.4, Cholesterol 823.2, Sodium 793.1, Carbohydrate 3.2, Sugar 1.2, Protein 247.3

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