Aluminum foil will help the turkey from premature browning when you cook it in an oven at 325 degrees. Note: I recommend use a brine for 24 hrs. and then smoking it on the grill or smoker. It keeps the oven free for pies and casseroles. I have used brine and smoked (with Sugar Maple wood) the Thanksgiving turkey for the last 10 yrs. It yields a very moist bird, and the gravy has a nice smoky flavor. Happy Thanksgiving!
No I would not cook anything in a paper bag. Use cooking foil instead.
This is a new one on me. There are roasting bags, but they're clear. It's to brown the turkey more evenly.
Brown paper.
Yes, you can use a Reynolds turkey cooking bag for a 5.5-pound turkey. Reynolds cooking bags are designed to accommodate various sizes of turkeys, typically up to 24 pounds. Just make sure to follow the instructions on the bag for proper use, including the recommended cooking times and temperatures for your turkey's weight.
My family has cooked our turkey in a brown paper grocery bag every year for at least 35 years! It is foolproof. I know it is not recommened, but heck, it's only once or twice a year. Something is gonna get us anyway so why not enjoy a perfectly browned, moist turkey while your here. That's my story and I'm sticking to it!
They are not. It is easier to recycle a brown paper bag than a plastic bag. However, a brown paper bag is more absorbent and can thus absorb germs etc.
plastic bag
Yes, cooking a turkey in a bag can reduce the overall cooking time. The bag traps steam and moisture, which helps cook the turkey more evenly and efficiently. Generally, the cooking time may be reduced by about 30 minutes compared to traditional roasting methods, but it's essential to use a meat thermometer to ensure the turkey reaches the recommended internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
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No!!! You can not use wax paper to bake chicken. no use a cooking bag/oven bag
You will only need one tree to make a brown paper bag. Just one tree will make several paper bags.
No, it's opaque.