Roasted Turkey Hen
Prep: 30 min
Cook: 270 min
Total: 300 min
Serves: 10
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A beautifully roasted turkey hen becomes the star of your dining table, its golden skin glistening with melted butter and hints of salt that tantalize the senses. The savory aroma of celery and green pepper wafts through your home, inviting family and friends to gather around for a hearty meal. Perfect for holidays or special occasions, this dish promises a succulent experience that will leave everyone raving and coming back for seconds. Celebrate togetherness with a centerpiece that embodies warmth and deliciousness, making memorable moments around your table.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 10 - 12 Lb Turkey Hen
- 1 - Butter - Melted
- 1 - Salt
- 3 Stalks Celery - Chopped
- 1 Large Green Pepper - Diced
- 1 - Giblets - Cooked, Diced
Directions
Directions
- Rub turkey inside and out with butter; season with salt, using 1/4 teaspoon per pound.
- Add small amount of water to 1/2 cup melted butter.
- Saturate a cheesecloth folded in 2 thicknesses large enough to cover turkey.
- Pour 1/2 cup water into roasting pan; add celery and green pepper.
- Place turkey in pan; cover with prepared cheesecloth.
- Place lid on pan.
- Bake at 300 degrees for 4 hours, basting frequently and keeping cheesecloth moistened.
- Remove cheesecloth from turkey.
- Bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes longer.
- Remove turkey from pan; thicken gravy.
- Stir giblets into gravy.
Nutrition
Per serving · 10 servingsCalories
420
Fat
24 g
Saturated fat
10 g
Carbohydrates
6 g
Sugar
1 g
Fiber
1 g
Protein
43 g
Sodium
600 mg
Cholesterol
120 mg
Estimated values for general guidance only — not medical or dietary advice.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 10 - 12 Lb Turkey Hen
- 1 - Butter - Melted
- 1 - Salt
- 3 Stalks Celery - Chopped
- 1 Large Green Pepper - Diced
- 1 - Giblets - Cooked, Diced
