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 350°. 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 165° 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.
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looks good 🙂
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Thank you. No complaints at the dinner table. 😜🍃😋
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Even better
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Lovely idea. Might not happen here. Turkey in Australia costs $5–$6 a pound.
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Lucky for me, I had one in the freezer. 👏
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Wow!
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Something different, that’s for sure. 😍🍃
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Awesome 👌
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The extra flavor really enhanced the bird. 🔥😋
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I didn’t know you were a weaver too!
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Hahaha. That’s about the extent of my weaving capabilities. 🤣
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Now this is a treat! 🍗🥓
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You can say that again. 😜
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Love this! 😋😋 I’m already looking forward to our Christmas dinner for two!😋💖🙋♂️
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Way to plan ahead, Ashley. I’m still thinking about the menu. 🤔
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That looks amazing! YUM!
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Thanks, Jeanne. I like turkey anyway, so this seemed a natural choice for something a little different. 🥓
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Yeah!!!! It is a double win!!!! 🙂
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That looks soooo delicious. I wrap my meatloaf in bacon, too. It makes the loaf more delicious.
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Sounds like a novel idea. Bacon is my friend. 😜🥓
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A feast for a king! 👑😋
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You’re worth it! 👑
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Mouthwatering! 🙂
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Indeed. Drool-worthy. 💦
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Ok, I don’t ask for a vegetarian option… lol
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Not today. Otherwise, I can offer you a celery stick or roasted onion. 🤣
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Ok, I take that 🤣
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You had me at “wrapped in bacon” 🙂
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Amirite? My knees go weak at the smell of bacon. 🤣🥓
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Isn’t EVERYTHING better when wrapped in bacon!? Well, except pistachio ice cream; not so good.
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Hahaha. Absolutely! 😍🍃🤣
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