Oven Bag Turkey
An oven bag turkey recipe ensures consistently juicy and tender meat without requiring brining or basting.
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Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350 F.
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Place an oven bag in a roasting pan; spray with cooking spray, add flour, and shake to coat.
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Arrange celery and onion in the bag.
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Remove neck and giblets from turkey, then pat dry.
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Combine poultry seasoning with half the butter.
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Lift turkey skin and rub the butter-seasoning mixture onto breast meat, then rub remaining butter on top of breasts and season with salt and pepper.
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Place apple slices inside the turkey cavity.
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Place turkey, breast-side up, in the prepared oven bag.
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Whisk apple cider and maple syrup, then pour over the turkey and into the cavity.
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Seal the oven bag and cut 6 half-inch slits in the top for vents.
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Roast until an instant-read thermometer reads 165 F (2-3 hours).
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Remove from oven and rest for 20 minutes before carving.