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Directions to Roast Turkey in Cheesecloth Recipe
Whether you're a first-time cook or a seasoned host, this roast turkey with cheesecloth method will save your family dinners in the future. Juicy, golden, and full of flavor—it’s a recipe rooted in tradition, perfected over time, and shared from one immigrant table to another.
Servings 10 servings
Calories 447kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 whole turkey 12-14 lbs, thawed
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup white wine
- Salt and pepper
- Mushroom stuffing Or your favorite stuffing, optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- If not working with a prepared turkey, remove giblets and pat the turkey dry inside and out. Season the cavity and exterior with salt and pepper.
- Mix melted butter and white wine in a bowl.
- Soak cheesecloth in the butter-wine mixture.
- Place the turkey breast-side up in a roasting pan.
- Drape the soaked cheesecloth over the turkey, covering the breast and legs.
- Roast for 30 minutes at 425°F (220°C).
- Reduce heat to 350°F (175°C) and continue roasting, basting every 30 minutes.
- Cook until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) in the thickest part of the thigh, about 3 to 3.5 hours total.
- Remove the cheesecloth for the last 30 minutes to brown the skin.
- Let the turkey rest for 20 minutes before carving.
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Notes
Note: If roasting with stuffing inside the turkey, ensure the stuffing reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Stuffing may increase total cooking time.
Nutrition
Calories: 447kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.04g | Protein: 56g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 210mg | Sodium: 291mg | Potassium: 584mg | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 428IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 2mg