Cook a Turkey in a Brown Paper Bag?

Ever wonder how people can get that turkey a nice golden brown color? There is nothing better to complete a Thanksgiving feast than that of a table with a nice browned turkey. Did you know that you can achieve just this by cooking that turkey in a brown bag. Be sure to follow the direction, so you don't catch the bag on fire! You can't just simply toss it in the oven.

For a juicy turkey with a nice crispy skin on the outside, simply cook your turkey in a brown paper Kraft bag. You'll want to make sure that your baking bag is free of dyes and print that might contaminate the turkey meat.

Butter your turkey and simply place the turkey inside a greased paper bag. Fold the bag shut. Then place the paper bag inside a roasting pan. You'll want to cut slits along the top for the last 20 to 30 minutes of roasting to brown the skin.

You can also use this method with a brine turkey. Some people will saturate their bag with water. While others will grease their bag with butter, shortening or peanut oil on the inside.

*Please use caution and make sure you place the bag into a large enough roasting pan to avoid fire. Also make sure the top of the roasting bag is not close to the top burner. I only recommend this method of roasting a turkey in a paper bag if the oven can be monitored.