{"id":1111,"date":"2022-10-31T09:02:49","date_gmt":"2022-10-31T13:02:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getmorsel.com\/?p=1111"},"modified":"2022-10-31T09:02:49","modified_gmt":"2022-10-31T13:02:49","slug":"can-you-cook-a-turkey-in-a-dutch-oven","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/getmorsel.com\/can-you-cook-a-turkey-in-a-dutch-oven\/","title":{"rendered":"Can You Cook a Turkey in a Dutch Oven?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Turkey is one of those dishes that takes center stage on every table, no matter the occasion when served. It is tender, juicy (if cooked correctly), very filling, and loved by most. If you’re in the states like me, you know this is the most iconic dish served for Thanksgiving.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

While roasting a Turkey slowly in the oven during the big day of the year is the most popular way of preparing this bird, what if you’re looking to spice it up and try something new like cooking the turkey in a dutch oven?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The real question is, can you cook a turkey in a Dutch oven? Will it still turn out tender and scrumptious or fall flat? Let’s get to answering your burning questions!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Cooking Turkey In A Dutch Oven<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Is It Possible? Yes!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

A lot of families have traditional recipes dating back for generations and generations on how to prepare the signature turkey dish. <\/span><\/p>\n

But if you’re like Caroline and I, you may be looking for a way to change it up a bit and see if the results vary. A couple of holidays ago, we decided we were going to whip out the dutch oven and see if cooking Turkey on it while enjoying the great outdoors would result in a delicious meal.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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If you have roasted a turkey in the oven before, you know it is a long and tedious task. No matter what family member’s recipe you choose<\/a>, roasting the bird in the oven will take anywhere from 8-9 hours, depending on its size. <\/span>The worst part about roasting is the turkey might still be dry or undercooked in parts even after all that time and effort. Booo! Not to mention, it takes up valuable oven space, making planning other dishes a pain.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The one secret that most pro chefs and turkey enthusiasts resort to here is using a Dutch oven. It is an easy and quick way to roast the entire turkey at once, whether you use the power of the oven or charcoal outside (my favorite).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Dutch oven will help you get an evenly cooked and tender turkey in just 1.5 to 2 hours, which is significantly less than the standard oven way. Keep reading to find out how you can ace the task of cooking a turkey in a Dutch oven.<\/span><\/p>\n\n

Easy Recipe To Make Turkey In A Dutch Oven\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n

If you are new to cooking turkey in a <\/span>Dutch oven<\/span>, here is a super easy recipe that you can follow:<\/span><\/p>\n

Ingredients You Will Need<\/strong><\/h3>\n

For Turkey<\/strong><\/h4>\n