Foolproof Juicy Delicious Turkey Recipe

Mr. Turkey Recipe

In my family, the Thanksgiving turkey is not just a turkey; it is called Mr. Turkey. If you want a foolproof juicy, delicious turkey this is the recipe I have been using since 1995. And everyone rants and raves about my Turkey! This is a similar recipe to my mother’s turkey expect she did not use olive oil. And sometimes, she would use oranges instead of apples. I feel like the bacon gives it the extra punch of flavor and balances nicely with the apples. I am not a scientist but I believe the bacon helps create the juiciness.

Ingredients:

* Turkey (I get the one that has the pop timer stick thingy) I did 12-13 pound last year
* 1 package of Sliced Bacon (2 packages if it is a larger Turkey), you can use Turkey Bacon. Some years I do a combo of the both.
* Half a bag of Red Apples Diced (Full bag if it is a larger Turkey)
* Small Tub of Soft Butter (discard after use or spoon out the butter on a plate)
* Olive Oil
* Mrs. Dash Original Blend Seasoning (I'm watching my sodium)

Notes:

You can use your preferred baking dish - I use a Tin Foil Pan

Make sure you wash thoroughly your hands, sink, or anything that has touched the raw turkey to prevent cross-contamination.

Also, be sure to wash your hands between steps to help prevent any cross-contamination

Before you start – preheat your over to the suggested temperature. Here are some great turkey baking calculators:

Turkey Cooking Time Calculator

Butterball's Calculators & Conversions

Directions:

Preheat the oven

Prepare your Turkey – Here are some great tips from Recipe Tips.

Clean and wash your hands very well, you are now becoming the Turkey's massage therapist for about 10 minutes. LOL

Take soft butter in a plastic tub, and rub the butter into the skin of the turkey, put on slow music if that helps the massaging. LOL