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This recipe makes a deliciously moist turkey.
Ingredients
- 1 (12 pound) whole turkey, neck and giblets removed
- ½ cup butter, cubed
- 2 apples, cored and halved
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2/3 (750 milliliter) bottle Champagne
Directions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Step 2
Rinse turkey, and pat dry. Gently loosen turkey breast skin, and insert pieces of butter between the skin and breast. Place apples inside the turkey's cavity. Sprinkle with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Place turkey in a roasting bag, and pour Champagne over the inside and outside of the bird. Close bag, and place turkey in a roasting pan.
Step 3
Bake turkey 3 to 3 1/2 hours in the preheated oven, or until the internal temperature is 180 degrees F (85 degrees C) when measured in the meatiest part of the thigh. Remove turkey from bag, and let stand for at least 20 minutes before carving.
Tips
Learn more about how to cook a turkey for Thanksgiving in our How to Cook a Turkey article!
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 16 | |
| Calories 591 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat29g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat11g | 53% |
| Cholesterol214mg | 71% |
| Sodium207mg | 9% |
| Total Carbohydrate4g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber1g | 2% |
| Total Sugars2g | |
| Protein68g | |
| Vitamin C1mg | 5% |
| Calcium69mg | 5% |
| Iron5mg | 25% |
| Potassium734mg | 16% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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