How to Cook a Turkey in a Paper Bag

There are many ways to prepare a turkey. This method will result in a delicious dish. Read on to learn how to cook a turkey in a paper bag.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• One turkey (18 to 20 lbs.)
• One paper grocery bag
• Stuffing.
• Margarine
• Small rack to fit inside of paper bag
• Pan, large enough to fit everything
• Salt and pepper
• Stapler or paper clips

1. Cut off the handles of paper bag and place it into the pan, seam side up.
2. Place small rack into bag.
3. Rub turkey completely with the margarine. Sprinkle it with salt and pepper. Place turkey on the rack in the bag. Stuff the turkey.
4. Fold the edge of the bag into two or three half-inch folds. Secure with staples or paper clips one inch apart.
5. Roast at 325 degrees for an appropriate amount of time.

Tips & Warnings

• You do have to baste the turkey with method.
• The turkey will turn golden brown. No need to open bag during the last minutes of roasting.
• Make sure the edges of the bag do not overlap the pan, tuck them into pan.