Turkey time...time to get stuffed!

since we're only weeks away from thanksGiving and plans are being made, i thought i'd share an excellent turkey recipe. so while you're watching Michigan beat OSU on the 18th, remember to get your list together...and check this one out.

Select a turkey (10-12 lb), large baking bag, and throw away roaster
pan (Usually in same section as turkeys this time of year).

Defrost according to directions (pull out giblets).

Wash turkey well, dry inside and out.
When dry, rub butter (literally massage into the turkey) inside and out.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Mix together
1 1/2 tbs salt
1 tbs pepper
3 tsp seasoning salt
1 tsp poultry seasoning
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp ginger
1 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp basil

Spread mixture all over turkey inside and out

In large baking bag:
add some flour and shake lightly to coat the bag
Slice a large onion and put in the bottom of the bag
Cut up 2 stalks of celery and put in the bag with onions

Put turkey in the bag and pour in 1/2 cup of white wine

Tie bag and put some small holes in the top part of the bag (8 or so)

Insert thermometer into turkey even if it has a pop-up one. can't be too safe
right?! Put turkey in broiler pan in preheated oven (approx 2 1/2 hours for
this size turkey).

Turn off oven and leave turkey in oven for 30 minutes.

Take out carefully (broiler pan has to have support underneath when
removed from oven) and set aside to cool before slicing. Does not
slice well when hot.

Be careful when you open the bag since there will be lots of grease and
broth (to remove grease from broth, you can pour through colander with viva
towels three or four times until broth is clear and use later for
soups.)

Enjoy! next week...stuffing?! :)