Reynolds Oven Bags Cooking Chart & Guide

Are you planning to make a turkey for the holidays or a special occasion? Cooking a turkey in an oven bag is the perfect way to achieve a hassle-free, mess-free, juicy, tasty turkey. Oven bag roasting is ideal for those who have never made a turkey before or an experienced cook who wants a tried-and-true method to roast a flavorful turkey with lots of juices for making gravy. 

Simply add the flour and vegetables to your bag, place your seasoned turkey and any other desired ingredients in the bag and bake—walk away until it’s done. The result will be tender, juicy, and flavorful meat, ready for everyone to devour. What’s even better, after-dinner cleanup couldn’t be any easier! Just toss the oven bag and turkey scraps in the trash. 

Follow our instructions and turkey in a bag cooking times for mouthwatering roasted turkey. 

Tip: estimate ½ pound per person for generous servings with leftovers

Tip: Use Reynolds Kitchens^® Large Size Oven Bags for turkeys and other meats and poultry that are 8 pounds or smaller. Use Reynolds Kitchens^® Turkey Size Bags for meats and poultry 8-24 pounds. 

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. 
2. Add one tablespoon of flour to the bag, twist the bag closed, and SHAKE (this will keep the bag from bursting). Place the bag in a pan that is at least 2 inches deep. Tip: You may use wheat, rice, potato, nut, or gluten-free flour, cornstarch, cornmeal, or matzo meal instead of flour. 
3. Add two sliced stalks of celery and one medium sliced onion and arrange evenly in the oven bag. Spray the inside of the bag with non-stick cooking spray, if desired.
4. Brush thawed turkey with oil or melted butter, and season as desired. Place turkey on top of vegetables in the bag.
5. Close the bag with the tie included in the package, then cut six half-inch slits on top of the bag to allow steam to escape. Tuck the ends of the bag in the pan. 
6. Place the pan in the oven, allowing room for the bag to expand during cooking without touching heating elements, walls, or racks. The bag should not hang over the pan. 
7. Bake according to the oven bag cooking times chart or recipe. 
8. ALWAYS CHECK FOR DONENESS WITH A MEAT THERMOMETER  (For turkey, the meat thermometer should read at least 165°F in the breast and thigh, not touching the bone. If you prefer a well-done turkey with no pink juices, cook until 180°F in the thickest part of the thigh, not touching the bone). 

For an effortless way to prepare your home-cooked meals, try cooking dinner in an oven bag. Follow these simple steps and cooking times to ensure a delicious meal for four to six people with chicken and other poultry, beef, ham, pork, and lamb. If you’d like to keep these instructions handy, go ahead and download the complete guide for safekeeping or printing. 

OVEN BAG CHICKEN COOKING TIMES (AND OTHER POULTRY): 

The easiest way to roast juicy, flavorful chicken and poultry without the hassle of messy cleanup is with a Reynolds Kitchens^® Oven Bag. They’re the perfect helper to whip up an easy, delicious family meal. The entire meal is cooked in one bag, with meat, vegetables, and flavorful seasonings combined to create a satisfying one-pan meal. Follow the directions and oven bag chicken cooking times chart below. 

Reynolds Oven Bag Instructions for Chicken and Other Poultry 

1. Preheat the oven according to your recipe or the oven bag cooking time chart. 
2. Add one tablespoon of flour to the bag, twist the bag closed, and SHAKE (this will keep the bag from bursting). You may substitute wheat, rice, potato, nut, or gluten-free flour, cornstarch, corn meal, matzo meal, or finely crushed crackers instead of flour. 
3. Place the bag in a pan that is at least 2 inches deep. 
4. Add vegetables, if desired, and arrange them evenly in the oven bag. Spray the inside of the bag with non-stick cooking spray, if desired. 
5. Brush thawed chicken or poultry with oil or melted butter and season as desired. Place chicken on top of vegetables in the bag. 
6. Close the bag with the tie included in the package, then cut six 1/2-inch slits on top of the bag to allow steam to escape. Tuck the ends of the bag in the pan. 
7. Place the pan in the oven, allowing room for the bag to expand during cooking without touching heating elements, walls, or racks. The bag should not hang over the pan. 
8. Bake according to the oven bag cooking times chart or recipe. 
9. ALWAYS CHECK FOR DONENESS WITH A MEAT THERMOMETER.

The tantalizing aromas wafting from your kitchen as you cook your oven-bag roast beef or brisket will beckon your family to the table. It’s incredibly easy to whip up a hearty, savory meal in no time at all and save time on cleanup. Follow our comprehensive chart to find roast beef cooking times and oven-bag brisket. 

Reynolds Oven Bag Instructions for Roast Beef and Brisket 

1. Preheat the oven according to your recipe or the oven bag cooking time chart. 
2. Add one tablespoon of flour to the bag, twist the bag closed, and SHAKE (this will keep the bag from bursting). You may substitute wheat, rice, potato, nut, or gluten-free flour, cornstarch, corn meal, matzo meal, or finely crushed crackers instead of flour. 
3. Place the bag in a pan that is at least 2” deep. 
4. If desired, spray the inside of the bag with non-stick cooking spray. 
5. Add water to the bag as directed by the cooking times chart. Season beef with 1 teaspoon dried thyme and ½ teaspoon pepper, or as directed by the recipe. 
6. If desired, place vegetables around the beef. 
7. Close the bag with the tie included in the package, then cut six 1/2-inch slits on top of the bag to allow steam to escape. Tuck the ends of the bag in the pan. 
8. Place the pan in the oven, allowing room for the bag to expand during cooking without touching heating elements, walls, or racks. The bag should not hang over the pan. 
9. Bake according to the oven bag cooking times chart or recipe. 
10. ALWAYS CHECK FOR DONENESS WITH A MEAT THERMOMETER.

Whether you’re cooking for a crowd or preparing a delicious weeknight meal, you must try oven bag ham or oven bag pork! These incredible roasted ham and pork dinners have never been easier to make. Just place everything in the bag, pop it in the oven, and toss the bag away when you’re finished. Check out our instructions and the chart of pork and ham cooking times below to get started. 

Oven Bag Ham and Pork Roast Instructions: 

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F or according to your recipe or the oven bag cooking time chart. 
2. Add 1 tablespoon of flour to the oven bag, twist the bag closed, and shake to coat the inside of your bag. You may substitute wheat, rice, potato, nut, or gluten-free flour, cornstarch, corn meal, matzo meal, or finely crushed crackers instead of flour. 
3. Add water or broth to the bag as directed by the cooking time chart below, place the pork or ham into the bag, and season as you’d like or as directed by your recipe. 
4. Close the bag with the tie included in the package and cut six half-inch slits on top of the bag. 
5. Bake according to your recipe or the oven bag ham and pork cooking times charts below. 
6. ALWAYS CHECK DONENESS TEMPERATURE WITH MEAT THERMOMETER.

Once you try cooking a lamb roast in an oven bag, you’ll never look back. The lamb is slow-cooked and roasted until the meat is tender, succulent, and juicy. It’s the perfect dish for special occasions and gatherings, enjoyed for its rich and hearty taste. What’s better? No messy cleanup at the end of your meal! 

Reynolds Cooking Bag Instructions for Lamb Roast: 

1. Preheat oven to 325°F. 
2. Add one tablespoon of flour to the oven bag, twist the bag closed, and SHAKE (this will keep the bag from bursting). You may substitute wheat, rice, potato, nut, or gluten-free flour, cornstarch, corn meal, matzo meal, or finely crushed crackers instead of flour. 
3. Place the bag in a pan that is at least 2 inches deep. 
4. Season lamb with 1 tablespoon dried thyme and ½ teaspoon pepper and place in the bag. 
5. Close the bag with the tie included in the package and cut six half-inch slits at the top of the bag. 
6. Bake according to the lamb roast cooking times chart below. 
7. ALWAYS CHECK THE DONENESS TEMPERATURE WITH A MEAT THERMOMETER.