Dinner for 12
Roasted Wild Turkey
Wild turkey roasts with apples, potatoes, carrots, and onions before being brushed with a sweet, tangy sauce.
$5.17for 4 servings
$1.29 per serving$5.17 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
The amounts listed are small for a full dinner, so this price per serving is likely low. Plan on a side or a bigger portion.
Photo: tasteofhome.com
- 220 minstart to table
- Involveddifficulty
- 12servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanDairy-freeHigh-proteinBudgetFamilyDinnersThanksgiving on a budgetCold-weather comfortWinter
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey breast$3.99/lb typical | 1 lb | $3.99Typical price |
| Apples$1.79/lb typical | 0.95 lb | $1.68Typical price |
| Potatoes$0.99/lb typical | 3.05 lb | $3.03Typical price |
| Carrots$1.09/lb typical | 2 lb | $2.18Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.8 lb | $1.03Typical price |
| BBQ sauce$0.12/oz typical | 2.25 oz | $0.27Typical price |
| Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.02Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $15.52 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Salt and pepperHoney or maple syrupRelish, dressings, steak sauceMustard, mayo, ketchup
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 wild turkey
- 2 large apples
- 7 red potatoes
- 2 lb baby carrots
- 2 onions
- 2 cups water
- 3/4 tsp seasoned salt
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup french salad dressing
- 1/4 cup barbecue sauce
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 2 tbsp steak sauce
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Steps
- Heat the oven to 325 F, remove the turkey giblets if present, and place the turkey in a large roasting pan.
- Cut the apples, potatoes, and onions into large pieces, arrange them with the carrots around the turkey, and pour in the water.
- Mix the maple syrup, salad dressing, barbecue sauce, ketchup, steak sauce, lemon juice, seasoned salt, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Brush the turkey with the sauce, cover the pan with foil, and roast for 150 minutes.
- Remove the foil, brush the turkey again, and roast for 30 minutes.
- Rest the turkey for 20 minutes and check that the thickest breast and thigh reach 165 F.
Swaps
- Carrots for Sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Potatoes for Sweet potatoesabout $0.30/lb more at typical prices
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
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