17+ Bacon Wrapped Thanksgiving Turkey Recipe Unleash Your Inner Chef!

The Perfect Turkey Recipe for Thanksgiving

Ingredients:

• 1 whole turkey (12-14 lbs)
• 1 pound of bacon
• 1 stick of butter, softened
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh sage
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
2. In a small bowl, mix together the softened butter, minced herbs, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
3. Remove the giblets and neck from the turkey, and pat it dry with paper towels.
4. Place the turkey on a roasting rack in a large roasting pan.
5. Using your hands, carefully loosen the skin on the top of the turkey breast, being careful not to tear it.
6. Spread the herb butter mixture evenly underneath the skin of the turkey breast.
7. Next, take the bacon and wrap it around the turkey breast, tucking the ends underneath the turkey.
8. Continue to wrap the bacon around the entire turkey, overlapping each slice slightly.
9. Secure the bacon in place with toothpicks if needed.
10. Roast the turkey for 3 to 3 1/2 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
11. Remove the turkey from the oven and let it rest for 20 minutes before carving and serving.

Additional Tips:

• If the bacon starts to get too dark during cooking, tent the turkey with foil for the remaining cooking time.
• For an extra kick of flavor, you can also sprinkle some bacon crumbs over the top of the turkey before roasting.
• If you have leftover bacon, you can chop it up and mix it into your gravy for an extra savory touch.