Bacon Wrapped Roast Turkey
With the addition of the bacon while roasting, this Bacon Wrapped Roast Turkey comes out moist and so delicious! Makes a great gravy too. Perfect for Thanksgiving dinner, Christmas and Easter.
Servings 8 servings
Ingredients
Option #1: A Small Turkey
- 1 turkey (6 1/2 to 7 1/2 lb) approx 4 - 5 servings
- 1 package of bacon you might need 2 depending on the size of the turkey
- pepper
- sage and thyme optional
- aluminum foil
Option #2: A Large Turkey
- 1 turkey (12 to 14 lb) approx 8 servings
- 2 packages of bacon
- pepper
- sage and thyme optional
- aluminum foil
Instructions
Prepping the turkey:
- Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F. Yes, you read that right, and don't worry, you'll see.
- Prepare your turkey (rinse it if you like), pat dry with paper towels, then place in a roasting pan. Make sure the skin from the neck of the turkey fully covers the cavity of the turkey, and that the legs and wings are tucked in.
- Sprinkle the turkey with ground black pepper and any spices that you would like (eg. ground sage, dried thyme and/or rosemary). (you don't need to add salt because the bacon is salty enough)
- Cover the skin of the turkey with the strips of bacon, making sure it is fully covered.
- Then wrap the turkey tightly in aluminum foil.
- Place the turkey into the preheated oven and immediately TURN DOWN the heat to 350 degrees F.
Roasting Option #1: A Small Turkey (approx 4 - 5 servings)
- Roast for 35 - 40 minutes per 2 lbs, so a turkey of this size will need to roast for approximately to 2 and a 1/2 hours.
Roasting Option #2: A Large Turkey (approx 8 servings)
- Roast for 35 - 40 minutes per 2 lbs, so a turkey of this size will need to roast for approximately to 3 and a 1/2 hours.
Roasting Info:
- After about 1 and a 1/2 hours of roasting time, remove the foil from the turkey, and continue baking.
- The turkey is done when the thigh meat reaches an internal temperature of 165 - 170 degrees F. (use a meat thermometer)
- When the turkey is done remove it from the oven, cover in fresh foil and let rest about 15 minutes. While the turkey rests you can get the rest of your dinner together.