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Crispy & Juicy Thanksgiving Turkey with Garlic‑Herb Butter and Oven Bag
A step‑by‑step guide to a perfectly seasoned, butter‑injected 10‑lb turkey that stays moist inside, has ultra‑crispy skin, and is cooked in an oven bag for easy cleanup. The turkey is seasoned under the skin, injected with Creole butter, and roasted with aromatic vegetables for maximum flavor.
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Critical Success Points
- • Loosening the skin without tearing
- • Evenly distributing butter under the skin
- • Injecting the Creole butter into the meat
- • Overnight refrigeration for flavor penetration
- • Roasting in the oven bag at the correct temperature and time
- • Resting the turkey before carving
Safety Warnings
- • Handle raw turkey with separate cutting board and wash hands thoroughly to avoid cross‑contamination.
- • When using the injector, keep the needle pointed away from you and others; clean it after each use.
- • Steam from the oven bag is extremely hot—open the bag away from your face.
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