What’s Cooking in Gail’s Kitchen? The Food Whisperer: Wrapped-in-Bacon Roast Turkey! Bacon-lovers unite. With the holidays looming on the horizon, this main dish is perfect for those who turn their nose up at Mr. Turkey. By wrapping applewood smoked bacon around the outside of the bird, the inside meat stays moist and a little bit salty while the outside gets crispy. No basting required. I was able to weave the bacon strips on a sheet of waxed paper therefore making it easier to cover the turkey breast. It sounds weird, but rub a little butter on the turkey skin first. It actually helps the bacon stay in place. As it bakes, the house begins to smell amazing. You know you want it.
WRAPPED-IN-BACON ROAST TURKEY
Ingredients:
7-8 pound turkey breast, thawed
1 pound thick-cut applewood smoked bacon, sliced
1 yellow onion, quartered
Butter for rubbing
Rosemary sprigs for garnish
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350Β°. Place turkey breast, breast-side up, in a shallow roasting pan. Tuck the onions quarters in the cavity of the breast. Brush turkey with butter. Add one cup water to the bottom of the pan. This keeps the bacon from shrinking while creating steam for a crispier skin. Place the woven bacon onto the turkey breast by flipping the waxed paper over it. Peel back and tuck the bacon edges around the breast to cover it evenly. The butter will help move it into place. Bake 3-3 1/2 hours. If the bacon becomes too golden-brown before the turkey is fully cooked, cover it with a loose tent of aluminum foil. Turkey is done when a meat thermometer registers at least 165Β° in the deepest part of the breast. Remove from oven and allow the cooked breast to stand 20-30 minutes. This allows the juices to settle and makes carving easier. To keep the bacon intact, cut through the bacon first before carving the breast beneath. Transfer to a platter with onions and rosemary sprigs.
Everythings better with bacon!
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You can say that again! π
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This looks absolutely delicious! π
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The hint of smokiness was pretty tasty. πππΎ
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Oh wow it looks absolutely fantastic!
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Perhaps you may give it a try. lol ππ»
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Great idea!
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Super-easy as well. π
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Wow!
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It was my first time, Lyn! π
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Good job Gail
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OMG! That looks AWESOME!
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Jeanne, youβre my new best friend. lol π
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AWWWWWW!!!!!!!
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Wow, this looks delicious! My family would love it!
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I see it in your future. lol πππ
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That would be a recipe for my youngest son. He loves bacon.
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Be my guest to βPay It Forwardβ. ππ»
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With pleasure, Gail!
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This is amazing! Wow! What a yummy, unique Turkey dish to compliment the season.πβ€
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It makes an extraordinary main dish, thatβs for sure. π
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I do want this, Gail! I can (almost) taste it! Thanks for the inspiration!
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Enjoy, Laura. π
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