On Thu 27 Nov 2008 09:13:55a, Nancy Young told us...

> notbob wrote:
>> Turns out mom's roasting pan is a wee bit too small for the turkey,
>> but she just happens to have a couple turkey-size oven bags. I
>> intend on using one to prevent splatter and possible drippage off the
>> legs. Anything I should know? Does the turkey brown with a bag?
>
> Sara Moulton was on Good Morning America, someone called
> in with that question. A) She liked the way the turkey turned
> out, very moist, B) She didn't follow directions that said to put
> oil on the skin, so it wasn't crispy. I doubt it would be crispy
> anyway.

I think it makes a great turkey, but it’s true that the skin isn’t as
crispy. I rub mine with butter, under and over the skin. That helps. You
can also brown it under the broiler after removing from the bag.

> She also said it produced a good amount of drippings that made
> wonderful gravy.

Yes, the drippings are great, and they do make a wonderful gravy.


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Wayne Boatwright
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