This is the most simple way to get a juicy, tender roasted turkey - Everytime!
Pre-heat your oven to 300 °F.
Take one tablespoon of sea salt flakes or coarse salt and a tablespoon of parsley and mix them in a bowl. IF you have a larger turkey you can double this. Set aside for now.
Pat the tops and sides of the turkey dry with paper towels and throw them out.
Place your turkey so that it’s completely in the oven bag BUT so that the opening is pulled a little more towards the top instead of straight across so the juices cannot leak out.
Take your celery, apple, onions etc and place them into the turkey cavity.
Drizzle a bit of olive oil across the skin on the breast of the turkey and some on the thighs and legs. Gauge how much you need to cover the surface area in a nice coating. Rub it into the skin all over, except the bottom.
Take the salt/parsley mixture and rub it all over the turkey in an even layer. The olive oil will help it stick.
Pour the turkey broth in the bottom of the bag. Try to not wash the salt and spices off the turkey while doing this.
Take the little tie that comes with the bag and tie the bag closed. Cut 2-3 little holes in the top of the bag for steam to release.
Put the turkey in a large roasting pan with higher sides to be able to hold the drippings and broth once the turkey bag is opened when its done cooking.
Place in the oven and cook for 4-5 hours for my 13 pound turkey and up to 7 for a larger turkey. If you notice the breast is getting too brown and crispy, you can cover the top with tinfoil and continue baking.
When the thigh meat reaches a temperature of 185 °F and the breast meat is 165°F minimum, you can remove the turkey. Let it rest for 15 minutes, then remove the bag.
Carve the turkey in the pan, or carefully carry it to a platter. It may fall apart if you do this since it is so tender, but with extra help it can be done
Use the drippings in the bottom of the pan to make the best turkey gravy ever for your guests!
All calories and info are based on a third party calculator and are an estimate. Actual nutritional info will vary with brands used, your measuring methods etc.