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Bacon Wrapped Turkey

Bacon Wrapped Turkey

Krysta
Turkey wrapped in bacon is a quick and easy Thanksgiving recipe with a twist! Cook turkey for a total of 13 minutes per pound.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Course Holidays and Events
Servings 32
Calories 381 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • ΒΌ cup dried sage
  • 2 tablespoons garlic powder
  • 16 pound whole turkey neck and giblets removed
  • 12 ounce packages bacon
  • 2 cups water

Instructions
 

  • Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place a roasting rack in a large baking dish.
  • Sprinkle sage and garlic powder over entire turkey.
  • Wrap turkey completely with bacon.
  • Place turkey on the rack in the prepared baking dish. Pour water into the dish.
  • Bake turkey in the preheated oven, basting every 45 minutes with juices in the baking dish, until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, 3 1/2 to 4 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).