How to cook a Turkey in a Bag

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and place the oven rack 1 level lower than the center of the oven.

Step 2

Mix the butter, garlic, salt and pepper together in a small mixing bowl.

Step 3

Remove the neck and giblets from the turkey and turk the wings under the turkey. You can tie back the wings of the turkey if you prefer.

Step 4

Rub the butter mixture all over the skin of the turkey.

Step 5

Place the flour into the oven bag and shake the bag to coat the inside of the bag with the flour.

Step 6

Then place the onion, carrots and celery into the oven bag and then place the turkey into the oven bag on top of the vegetables.

Step 7

Close the oven bag with the tie included with the bag and place the bag with the all the ingredients onto a roasted pan.

Step 8

Cut slits in the top of the oven bag to allow the steam to escape.

Step 9

Cook the turkey based on the size of the turkey and use a meat thermometer to ensure that the turkey reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees cooking time. A 12-15 lb turkey will take approximately 2 to 2 1/2 hours. A 15-20 lb turkey will take approximately 2 1/2 – 3 hours. A 20-24 lb turkey will take approximately 3 – 3 1/2 hours.

Step 10

Let the turkey rest for 20 minutes. Then carefully cut the oven bag off the turkey.

Step 11

Remove the turkey to a serving platter, carve and enjoy!