Now if I could just locate that thread from many years ago that had recipes for cooking the turkey in the brown paper bag, I'd be in heaven. I'd like to try it, and there must have been dozens on that thread.
Better to use an oven bag made for a turkey, as ordinary paper bags might have contaminants that would be freed by the heat of the oven, if the darn thing doesn’t catch fire and blaze that is.
Freeper carlo3b had the best cooking threads. I wonder what happened to carlo as he hasn’t posted since 2009.
I found this gem when i searched his posts. It’s a compilation of all of his Thanksgiving threads. Enjoy!
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2132634/posts
BROWN PAPER BAG TURKEY
Turkey
Bacon fat
butter
Salt
Your favorite stuffing
Stuff turkey. Rub outside with bacon fat, butter and salt. Place in extra large brown paper bag. Seal opening securely with a wire tie. Place in roasting pan in cold oven. Set oven for 500 degrees for the first hour; 400 degrees for the second hour; and 300 degrees for the third hour.
Note: With this method, the turkey is always done to perfection whether it’s 12 pounds or 24 pounds.