This recipe was shared with me by my wonderful boss who is an AMAZING chef! He helped make my 1st Thanksgiving one to remember by giving me this recipe. This Turkey is so moist and so easy to make!
06Rub Sage/Butter mixture under the skin and over the skin of the Turkey.
07Salt and pepper Turkey to taste.
08Place uncooked, Bacon slices all over the skin of the uncooked Turkey. They will stick onto the buttered Turkey.
09Insert an Oven-Safe Meat Thermometer into the inner thigh area near the breast of the Turkey but not touching the bone.
10Place Turkey in a roasting pan and use Foil to tent the uncooked Turkey.
11Remove foil tent for last hour of cooking Turkey.
12Continue to let bacon cook on Turkey for an additional 15 minutes, then remove. (OPTIONAL - Bacon can then be chopped and placed in a separate dish of your choice).
13Remove Turkey from oven once 160 degrees is reached internally in the Turkey.
14Allow Turkey to rest for 20-30 minutes, then carve (during the rest period, Turkey will continue to cook to 165 degrees).