Turkey in a Bag

Ingredients

• 1 10-12 pounds turkey, defrosted
• salt, pepper, ginger
• 1 or use stuffing onion, peeled and cut
• 1 or use stuffing orange, cut
• 1 stalk or use stuffing celery, cut
• 2 tbsp melted butter

Method

1. Remove the giblets, dry the turkey. Season with salt, pepper and ginger. Fill the cavity with the onion, orange and celery (or stuffing). Butter the top of the bird.
2. Place the turkey in a clean, large, heavy brown paper bag (supermarket type); twist the end and tie closed. Place the bag on a baking pan.
3. Roast at 325 degrees, 15 minutes per pound. Do not use a higher temperature.
4. To serve, tear the top of the bag, remove the turkey. Pour the drippings from the bag for gravy. Makes about 12 servings.

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