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Bacon Woven Turkey

Ingredients

What you will need:
  • 1 whole turkey
  • 1 lb. of regular sliced bacon
  • parchment paper
For roasting at the bottom of a roasting pan with turkey:
  • 6 carrots peeled and cut in half
  • 2 small onions cut in quarters
  • 1 bulb of garlic peeled cloves only
Optional for presentation:
  • Fresh rosemary, oregano, or sage leaves to dress the platter.

Instructions

  • Watch the video for a demo on how to make the basket weave for the turkey.
  • Place the chilled bacon on top of the turkey and add the carrots, onions, and cloves of garlic to the bottom of the baking pan.
  • Bake turkey at 350 degrees (20 minutes per pound).
  • Skim the fat off the drippings and blend the carrots, onions, and garlic to make gravy.
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