Cooking a Turkey in a Bag

From: petlover

On Jan 14, 2008

There are special bags sold for the purpose of roasting - I use the special bags for my turkey and it always comes out moist, browned and flavorful.

From: LtlPhyl #2

On Mar 27, 2007

Something for you to think about before proceeding with this method. Brown Paper Bag Method: Source: University of Illinois Extension http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/turkey/techniques.html#good3 This method involves placing the turkey in a large brown paper bag, the type used in grocery stores, and cooking the bird at a very low temperature. Experts agree that brown paper bags were never intended for use as cooking utensils. The glue, ink, chemicals and other materials used in recycling grocery bags are unsanitary and some bags may even contain tiny metal shavings. Make It Safe - To make this method safe, replace the brown bag with a turkey-size oven-cooking bag. Cooking turkey at temperatures below 325°F is unsafe, so increase the oven temperature to 350°F. Use a food thermometer. A whole turkey is safe when cooked to a minimum internal temperature of 165 °F as measured with a food thermometer. Check the internal temperature in the innermost part of the thigh and wing and the thickest part of the breast. For reasons of personal preference, you may choose to cook the turkey to higher temperatures. The temperature in all parts should read 165 °F or higher.

From: farmwife

On Nov 4, 2006

This recipe brought back wonderful memories. This is how my Mother (who was a wonder cook) always cooked her turkeys. Thanks for posting this recipe.

From: Laurene

On Nov 23, 2004

Roasting Turkey in a Brown Paper Bag is NOT a good idea. I have just read that it may be dangerous, in fact, because toxins in the paper are released into the bird during the cooking process.