Upside Down Turkey Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Upside Down Turkey Recipe). This is a simple way to prepare a moist turkey without stuffing. The secret ingredient is butter -- it enhances the bird's natural flavor. When the turkey is done, the juices may be used to prepare a gravy by adding cornstarch 1 tablespoon at a time until the liquid begins to thicken. This recipe is based on a 13 pound bird. Adjust as necessary.

Brief

Prep 30 mins

Cook: 3hrs

Total: 3hrs30 mins

Servings: 18

Yield: 18 servings

Upside Down Turkey Recipe

Ingredients

13 pounds whole turkey

½ cup butter

1 cup water

Meat and Poultry

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Rinse turkey and remove giblets. Place turkey upside (breast) down in a roasting pan. Insert 1/4 cup butter inside the turkey. Place remaining butter in several pieces around the turkey. Pour water into the pan.

Step 3

Cook covered in the preheated oven 3 to 3 1/2 hours until the internal temperature of the thigh has reached 180 degrees F (80 degrees C).

Nutritional Information

Upside Down Turkey Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:18

Calories: 536.2

% Daily Value *

Protein: 66.4g 133%

Fat: 28.1g 43%

Saturated Fat: 9.9g 50%

Cholesterol: 207.1mg 69%

Vitamin A Iu: 157.6IU 3%

Niacin Equivalents: 24.1mg 185%

Vitamin B6: 1mg 61%

Folate: 16.7mcg 4%

Calcium: 63.3mg 6%

Iron: 4.2mg 24%

Magnesium: 59.3mg 21%

Potassium: 662.6mg 19%

Sodium: 197.2mg 8%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 14%

Calories From Fat: 252.7

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.