Thanksgiving "Overnight Turkey Recipe"
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Overnight Turkey Recipe
For years, my sister (the one who posted her menu!) cooked this recipe 2 nights in a row, for her annual Thanksgiving gathering of 40 people. That way, when her guests arrived she could enjoy their company and not have to work in the kitchen the entire time. When you wake up in the morning, your whole house smells of delicious turkey....
(From "Cooking Brilliantly")
Preheat your over to 525 degrees
Butter, salt and pepper your bird, and add a few handshakes of thyme, marjoram or spices you like.
Add a few shakes of A1 steak sauce and red wine, plus a can of chicken broth around the pan.
Cook uncovered for 45 minutes ~ it may get a little smoky, do not be afraid!
Remove from oven and cover with cheesecloth or dishtowel. Pour 1/2 bottle of red wine over turkey.
Cover tightly with reynolds wrap 2x. Cook in oven for 90 minutes at 450 degrees.
***Turn off oven and do not open the over door
until the next morning.***
When you wake in the morning, remove from oven and unwrap everything, and the turkey will literally fall off the bone. Use the juices for a delicious gravy...:)