Turkey and Gravy for a Crowd

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Appears in Cook's Country October/November 2017

We wanted moist meat, beautiful brown skin, and enough turkey to feed the (entire extended) family.

SERVES 12, with leftovers

TIME 4 to 4½ hours, plus 1 hour resting

Turkey and Gravy for a Crowd

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

Roasting a turkey in a bag had numerous advantages. It not only helped keep the meat moist but also made for easy cleanup. The bag also sped up the roasting time; instead of a day-long roast, this bird was in and out of the oven in just a f...

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