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EASY THANKSGIVING TURKEY 
Get any size turkey ready to cook with or without stuffing stuffed inside. Turkey should be chilled before applying the glaze.

You're going to seal up the turkey in aluminum foil body suit.

Do this first -- spread out a length of aluminum foil (plus 6") sufficient to wrap the turkey neck to tail feather. Roll out another piece the same length. Placing the edges of both pieces together lengthwise, fold the edges several times so as to make one very large sheet of aluminum foil.

Do this again! So, you'll have two large sheets of the foil, one to wrap the turkey around its girth and one around its length.

Before you place the turkey on top of the first large piece of foil, remember to put one or two narrower pieces of foil on the bottom. (If you puncture the bottom which lets out the turkey juice and glaze juices, your turkey won't be so happy.)

Criss-cross both large sheets of foil on your table or counter. Lay the extra smaller pieces on top of the center, finally place your turkey breast up. Place the turkey on the foil. Glaze the turkey.

GLAZE:

One bowl big enough to hold the following: (These amounts are approximately for a 15 pound bird)

2 1/2 c. medium brown sugar
3 tbsp. paprika
1 stick butter

Put all ingredients into glass bowl and place in microwave oven long enough to melt the butter. (If you don't use a microwave, use a saucepan on low heat.)

Brush the glaze all over the turkey, inside and out. Wrap up the turkey making sure that the foil is completely sealed.

Place into a large open or closed pan, and cook at 325°F for about 20 to 30 minutes per pound.

When cooking is completed, your pan should come out clean, or nearly so, and your turkey should be very moist, especially the breast.

Since microwave ovens vary in power, you may need to adjust your cooking time.

recipe reviews
Easy Thanksgiving Turkey
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 KDM (California) says:
Tried this recipe for my contribution to a friend's Thanksgiving dinner and naturally I was worried it wouldn't turn out well. BOY WAS I SURPRISED. It was DELICIOUS! Nothing but compliments all around. Use the turkey fat for your gravy roux but don't use the drippings - use chicken broth instead. The gravy will be light orange-colored regardless, but quite delicious as well.
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 Naomi (United States) says:
I have been making this turkey for years now. It is the best and has become our standard. It's the easiest, and very moist.
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 Dainty39gm (New Jersey) says:
i have never made a glaze for turkey. didn't know one existed. but can i use other seasonings on the turkey like sage, garlic powder, etc or will they interfere with the taste? thanx.
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 LAUREN CAMBRON (Missouri) says:
I AM HOSTING FOR MY FIRST TIME THIS YEAR...I WANT TO TRY THIS RECIPE, DOES IT STILL TASTE LIKE TRADITIONAL TURKEY? I DONT WANT TO GO TO OUT OF THE BOX. ALSO DO YOU STILL STUFF IT WITH CARROTS, ONION AND CELERY?
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 NaomiM (North Carolina) says:
This turkey has become an Thanksgiving tradition for my family. Ever since the first year I made (which was several years ago) I have had request for it since. Love this turkey. Have never had any issues.
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 Tonya says:
This was the best and most moist turkey I have ever had. My kids loved it, and my husband said it was the best turkey I've ever made in our 18 years together. It truly is a must try and a winner recipe. I'll make it this way from now on.

 

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