Always-Tender Roasted Turkey Recipe

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Always-Tender Roasted Turkey
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Directions:

  1. In a small bowl, combine butter and garlic. Pat turkey dry. Carefully loosen skin of turkey; rub butter mixture under the skin. Sprinkle salt and pepper over skin of turkey and inside cavity. Skewer turkey openings; tie drumsticks together.
  2. Place flour in oven bag and shake to coat. Place oven bag in a roasting pan; add celery and onions. Place turkey, breast side up, over vegetables. Cut six 1/2-in. slits in top of bag; close bag with tie provided.
  3. Bake at 350° for 3 to 3-1/2 hours or until a meat thermometer reads 180°. Let stand for 15 minutes before carving. Skim fat and thicken drippings if desired.
  4. If preparing turkey the day before, pour drippings into a measuring cup; skim fat. Arrange slices in an ungreased shallow roasting pan; pour drippings over turkey. Cool completely. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  5. The next day, bake at 350° for 45-65 minutes or until heated through. Yield: 22-24 servings.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 726.89 Kcal (3043 kJ)
Calories from fat 286.36 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 31.82g 49%
Cholesterol 362.39mg 121%
Sodium 789.6mg 33%
Potassium 1164.3mg 25%
Total Carbs 2.08g 1%
Sugars 0.7g 3%
Dietary Fiber 0.52g 2%
Protein 109.44g 219%
Vitamin C 1.4mg 2%
Iron 5mg 28%
Calcium 64.7mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 139.07 Kcal (582 kJ)
Calories from fat 54.79 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.09g 49%
Cholesterol 69.33mg 121%
Sodium 151.06mg 33%
Potassium 222.75mg 25%
Total Carbs 0.4g 1%
Sugars 0.13g 3%
Dietary Fiber 0.1g 2%
Protein 20.94g 219%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 2%
Iron 1mg 28%
Calcium 12.4mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 17.1
    Points
  • 18
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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