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Preparation time
15 minutes
Total time:
3 hours 15 minutes
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Ingredients
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1 Young Turkey 8.5 to 11 lb (4 to 5 kg), thawed according to package directions
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1 tbsp (15 mL) chili powder
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¼ tsp (1 mL) each salt and pepper (optional)
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2 apples, chopped
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1 bulb garlic, halved
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1 onion, chopped
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1 bunch fresh sage, coarsely chopped
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1 pkg. (500 g) Maple Bacon
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1 cup (250 mL) 100% Pure Maple Syrup
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Directions
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Preheat oven to 500°F (260°C).
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Season turkey evenly, inside and out, with chili powder and salt and pepper (if using). Place turkey in a roasting pan.
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Stuff the cavity loosely with apples, garlic, onion and sage. Lay bacon strips over the entire turkey: breasts, legs and cavity.
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Transfer to oven and reduce heat to 350°F (180°C). Roast turkey for about 3 hours or until an instant-read thermometer registers 180°F (82 °C) when inserted into the inner thigh.
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During the last 30 minutes of roasting, brush the turkey and bacon with the maple syrup several times.
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