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Post by 5peanutsnana on Nov 20, 2018 23:10:39 GMT
I have cooked many turkeys in the past, but haven't for about 10 years, since my DD took over. However, I am hosting because of an illness in her DH's family. Several of my friends insist that turkey roasted in a bag is far superior to one tented in foil. (That's how I always did it.) What say the Peas? If you do use a cooking bag do you cut slits in it? I watched a youtube video and some say yes and some say no. TIA
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Post by dewryce on Nov 20, 2018 23:14:55 GMT
Granma did, in a paper bag. No slits. She made the best turkey I've ever had, bar none.
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Post by Zee on Nov 20, 2018 23:22:01 GMT
Yes I do, it's very tender and moist. I cut a couple slits. The directions that come with the bag will tell you if you should cut slits or not.
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Post by femalebusiness on Nov 20, 2018 23:23:50 GMT
I say it every year but few are ever adventurous enough to try it. For the last 49 years I have cooked my turkey in a well oiled (vegtable oil) brown grocery store bag. COMPLETELY oil the bag, no dry spots. Put the turkey in the bag and then in the pan, staple the opening closed. Tuck the entire bag into the pan so juices don't drip in your oven. Cook for however long it takes (read the tag). Don't check on it, don't baste it and don't open it until it is done.
The turkey will be super juicy, beautifully browned and tastes delicious. Tons of juice for gravy. My mother-in-law taught me that and I've never had a bad or dry turkey and I always buy cheap turkeys that are on sale.
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Post by withapea on Nov 20, 2018 23:26:18 GMT
That's how I do mine and they come out great.
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Post by Zee on Nov 20, 2018 23:31:47 GMT
Yes I do, it's very tender and moist. I cut a couple slits. The directions that come with the bag will tell you if you should cut slits or not.
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Post by beepdave on Nov 20, 2018 23:35:17 GMT
I do! It's perfect each time!
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Post by grammanisi on Nov 20, 2018 23:38:43 GMT
I don't cook the turkey anymore, our sil does. I always used a cooking bag and now he does.
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Post by birdy on Nov 20, 2018 23:40:29 GMT
Yes - clean up is easier and the turkey isn't dry! Read the directions like others said, it'll tell you if you should cut slits.
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Post by Patter on Nov 20, 2018 23:42:41 GMT
Hubby uses a bag every year. Works great but not sure if he slits it or not.  |
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Post by Skellinton on Nov 21, 2018 0:14:22 GMT
I say it every year but few are ever adventurous enough to try it. For the last 49 years I have cooked my turkey in a well oiled (vegtable oil) brown grocery store bag. COMPLETELY oil the bag, no dry spots. Put the turkey in the bag and then in the pan, staple the opening closed. Tuck the entire bag into the pan so juices don't drip in your oven. Cook for however long it takes (read the tag). Don't check on it, don't baste it and don't open it until it is done. The turkey will be super juicy, beautifully browned and tastes delicious. Tons of juice for gravy. My mother-in-law taught me that and I've never had a bad or dry turkey and I always buy cheap turkeys that are on sale. I really want to do this! I just got a turkey breast (with a bone) this year I have heard about this, but never tried it. I think I will this year. Thank you for the detailed instructions! |
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Post by Basket1lady on Nov 21, 2018 0:29:56 GMT
I don't, but I soak cheesecloth in butter and wine and drape it over the turkey. Sometimes I'll baste, but lots of time I don't. Remove it an hour before serving and the bird is tender and juicy every time. But I kind of want to try that paper bag trick. It sounds intriguing!
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Post by bdhudak on Nov 21, 2018 0:50:58 GMT
Yes I have always used Reynolds bags (http://www.reynoldskitchens.com/tips/oven-bag-cooking-guide/) . No mess to clean up- all juices are contained. My husband lifts up the bird and I cut the bag open over a clean saucepan and make the gravy.
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Post by lisae on Nov 21, 2018 2:41:26 GMT
I don't do turkey anymore but I always used a roasting bag and the turkey was the easiest part of Thanksgiving dinner.
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Post by purplebee on Nov 21, 2018 3:02:10 GMT
Yes, I've used the Reynolds roasting bags for years. Turkey is always good and it cooks faster too.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 21, 2018 3:18:30 GMT
I say it every year but few are ever adventurous enough to try it. For the last 49 years I have cooked my turkey in a well oiled (vegtable oil) brown grocery store bag. COMPLETELY oil the bag, no dry spots. Put the turkey in the bag and then in the pan, staple the opening closed. Tuck the entire bag into the pan so juices don't drip in your oven. Cook for however long it takes (read the tag). Don't check on it, don't baste it and don't open it until it is done. The turkey will be super juicy, beautifully browned and tastes delicious. Tons of juice for gravy. My mother-in-law taught me that and I've never had a bad or dry turkey and I always buy cheap turkeys that are on sale. This is a dumb question but do you just oil the inside or both inside and out? |
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Post by femalebusiness on Nov 21, 2018 3:34:21 GMT
I say it every year but few are ever adventurous enough to try it. For the last 49 years I have cooked my turkey in a well oiled (vegtable oil) brown grocery store bag. COMPLETELY oil the bag, no dry spots. Put the turkey in the bag and then in the pan, staple the opening closed. Tuck the entire bag into the pan so juices don't drip in your oven. Cook for however long it takes (read the tag). Don't check on it, don't baste it and don't open it until it is done. The turkey will be super juicy, beautifully browned and tastes delicious. Tons of juice for gravy. My mother-in-law taught me that and I've never had a bad or dry turkey and I always buy cheap turkeys that are on sale. This is a dumb question but do you just oil the inside or both inside and out? You oil the entire bag. I usually pour the oil into the bag then stick my arm in the bag and rub it all over. It is the worst part of it because my arm would get all oily. Then last year (after many, many years of doing it that way) I wised up and just put the bag in the turkey pan, pour in plenty of oil and rub it all over. It soaks right in. The oil is so the bag won't catch on fire in the oven. Dry paper could burn. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 21, 2018 3:36:30 GMT
This is a dumb question but do you just oil the inside or both inside and out? You oil the entire bag. I usually pour the oil into the bag then stick my arm in the bag and rub it all over. It is the worst part of it because my arm would get all oily. Then last year (after many, many years of doing it that way) I wised up and just put the bag in the turkey pan, pour in plenty of oil and rub it all over. It soaks right in. The oil is so the bag won't catch on fire in the oven. Dry paper could burn. Thank you! |
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Post by bothmykidsrbrats on Nov 21, 2018 3:55:42 GMT
I've used Reynolds cooking bags for years. I cook my turkey and ham in them. Always moist and delicious.
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Post by librarylady on Nov 21, 2018 4:23:32 GMT
Yes, I've used the Reynolds roasting bags for years. Turkey is always good and it cooks faster too. Yes--easy and turkey is delicious. |
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Post by Flowergirl on Nov 21, 2018 4:43:34 GMT
Hubby uses a bag every year. Works great but not sure if he slits it or not. Am I remembering correctly from an old thread about birds that you’re a bird owner? (Sorry if I’m mistaken.) I’ve read a few things over the last year about the bags being dangerous for birds. Apparently someone lost several of their birds maybe last year when roasting their turkey in a bag. I’ve seen some warnings again this year on some of the bird rescue pages I follow. I don’t know how accurate the info is but figured I’d mention it to you My MIL used to make delicious turkeys in bags and I used them in the past but we haven’t in a long time. |
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Post by gale w on Nov 21, 2018 5:46:24 GMT
I buy the kind that comes in a cooking bag. All I have to do is cut a couple of slits in the bag and put it in the oven. They cost more but I'm a total germophobe when it comes to raw poultry and the extra cost is worth saving my sanity. I use Jennie O brand but Butterball also makes them.
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Post by Patter on Nov 21, 2018 11:30:32 GMT
Hubby uses a bag every year. Works great but not sure if he slits it or not. Am I remembering correctly from an old thread about birds that you’re a bird owner? (Sorry if I’m mistaken.) I’ve read a few things over the last year about the bags being dangerous for birds. Apparently someone lost several of their birds maybe last year when roasting their turkey in a bag. I’ve seen some warnings again this year on some of the bird rescue pages I follow. I don’t know how accurate the info is but figured I’d mention it to you My MIL used to make delicious turkeys in bags and I used them in the past but we haven’t in a long time. Oh dear! Yes, we have parrots. I had not heard that. I will look into it. Thank you so much for letting me know! Edited to say that I just found this on the parrot forum: Thank you for your inquiry regarding Reynolds® Oven Bags and Reynolds® Hot Bags® Foil Bags. Heat-resistant nylon resin is used in the manufacture of Reynolds Oven Bags and ties. This resin is in compliance with U.S. Food and Drug Administration regulations, which govern the use of plastics in oven cooking. Regulations permitting such use have been in existence since the product was first introduced over 30 years ago. We are aware of some reports that products containing Teflon (PTFE) or related fluorochemicals when heated may release chemicals that are toxic to birds. Our oven bags do not contain PTFE or related fluorochemicals. Reynolds Hot Bags foil bags are 98.5% aluminum. The balance is primarily iron and silicon. These are added to give the strength and puncture resistance obtained only in the alloy used in Reynolds household foil. Reynolds Hot Bags foil bags contain no recycled material and comply with U.S. Food and Drug Administration requirements for direct contact with food. We know of no hazards to birds or other animals that would occur during normal use of Reynolds Hot Bags foil bags or Reynolds Oven Bags. Please let us know if we can be of further assistance. Mary Kathryn, Reynolds Consumer Response ContactUs@... Ref # 604818 |
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Post by scrappyem on Nov 21, 2018 14:41:06 GMT
That's a really interesting way to do it. I haven't heard of doing it in a paper bag. Next time I host a big dinner, I'll give that a go. This year since it's just me and the bf, I'm doing a small turkey breast in the crockpot with a stick of unsalted butter & then salt & pepper the breast. It's a super lazy way to do it, but turns out surprisingly good.
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Post by amom23 on Nov 21, 2018 15:01:59 GMT
That's how I do mine and they come out great.  |
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Post by nlwilkins on Nov 21, 2018 15:26:17 GMT
I have cooked turkeys in a bag and love it. I also would put the turkey in upside down so all the juices congregate in the most meaty part of the bird instead of the least.
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Post by schizo319 on Nov 21, 2018 15:52:51 GMT
I think I tried it once years ago, because a girlfriend swore it was amazing, but I didn't notice a difference and I'm really squicked out about cooking in plastic (regardless of how "safe" the manufacturer says it is).
I dry brine our bird and cook it open in the oven breast side up (I brine breast down) and have never had a dry turkey.
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Post by Lexica on Nov 21, 2018 18:55:04 GMT
Yes, I always do mine in a bag. I do an herb marinade that goes into the bag with the turkey overnight. Then I make the slits in the top and pop it into the oven. The marinade is multiple fresh herbs, lemon juice, and olive oil, etc. You purée it all together and pour it into the bag and flip the bag over about every hour or so at first to make sure the marinade goes everywhere. Since the mixture is green, my son has always referred to it as green slime turkey.
Growing up, my mom used to use a paper grocery bag that she greased inside and out. Same concept as the plastic to hold in the moisture, I suppose. When the plastic turkey bags came out, she never greased another paper bag. It was so much easier on the cleanup too.
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Post by lbp on Nov 21, 2018 18:58:46 GMT
I roast mine in the Reynolds turkey bags. They do cook faster and seem more juicy.
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Post by femalebusiness on Nov 21, 2018 19:12:14 GMT
I think I tried it once years ago, because a girlfriend swore it was amazing, but I didn't notice a difference and I'm really squicked out about cooking in plastic (regardless of how "safe" the manufacturer says it is). I dry brine our bird and cook it open in the oven breast side up (I brine breast down) and have never had a dry turkey. Me too. Cooking in plastic creeps me out that's why I use paper bags. I won't heat anything in the micowave that is in plastic, I always transfer it to glass. I can't bring myself to try baking in the new silicone bakeware either. |
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