Making dinner has never been so easy! Reynolds Kitchens® Oven Bags create simple, one-pan meals that help you cook tasty, juicy meats, vegetables, and sides with effortless cleanup.
Oven bags ensure moist and flavorful meals while making dinner prep and cleanup a breeze. Also known as roasting bags and cooking bags, Reynolds Kitchens Oven bags are oven-safe up to 400°F (or 200°C). They’re BPA-free, FDA-compliant, and keep your dinner mess to a minimum.
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Add 1 tbsp of flour or cornstarch to the bag and shake. The flour helps to keep the bag from bursting. Add the bag to a pan that is at least 2 inches deep.
Step 2: Add your ingredients & create ventilation slits
Place your ingredients in the oven bag and close it with the tie included in the packaging. Cut 6 half-inch slits on the top of the bag to allow steam to vent. Tuck the ends of the bag into the pan.
Step 3: Cook according to the recipe
Add your pan with the food tucked in the oven bag to the bottom or middle rack of the oven. Ensure the oven bag does not come into contact with the oven heating elements. Do not use for baking or roasting at temperatures above 400°F.
Step 4: Serve and dispose of the oven bag
Keeping the bag in a sturdy pan, carefully cut open the oven bag and serve. Pour any juices or gravy into a separate container, then simply discard the bag in the trash.
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Oven bag cooking guide for everyday meals
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, from turkey for a crowd to family-sized dinners with chicken, 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.
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 weighing 8 to 24 pounds.
Reynolds turkey bag instructions & 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 for experienced cooks who want 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 or use our Turkey Calculator to plan.
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Add 1 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.
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.
Brush thawed turkey with oil or melted butter, and season as desired. Place turkey on top of vegetables in the bag.
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.
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.
Bake according to the oven bag cooking times chart or recipe.
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).
A turkey roasted in an oven bag will usually cook one hour faster than traditional open roasted methods. For approximate cooking times, follow the oven bag turkey cooking times chart. For food safety, always use a meat thermometer to ensure your meat is cooked to the proper temperature. If you are stuffing your turkey, the stuffing should also reach at least 165°F.
Do you prefer a traditional roasted turkey with crispy brown skin? Explore How to Cook a Thanksgiving Turkey for more delicious and easy ways to cook a turkey.
OVEN BAG TURKEY COOKING TIMES
The cooking times are consistent with food safety guidelines for cooking poultry.
Turkey Weight
Cooking Time @ 350°F
Until internal temp reaches 165°F in the breast and thigh in several places, 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)
Whole Turkey, unstuffed No water needed.
10 to 12 pounds
1 1/2 to 2 hours
12 to 16 pounds
2 to 2 1/4 hours
16 to 20 pounds
2 1/4 to 2 1/2 hours
20 to 24 pounds
2 1/2 to 3 hours
Whole Turkey, stuffed No water needed. Stuffing temperature should be 165°F.
10 to 12 pounds
2 to 2 1/2 hours
12 to 16 pounds
2 1/2 to 2 3/4 hours
16 to 20 pounds
2 3/4 to 3 hours
20 to 24 pounds
3 to 3 1/2 hours
Turkey Breast, bone-in No water needed.
4 to 8 pounds
1 1/4 to 2 hours
8 to 12 pounds
2 to 2 1/4 hours
Turkey Breast, boneless No water needed.
2 1/2 to 3 pounds
1 1/4 to 1 3/4 hours
3 to 5 pounds
1 3/4 to 2 1/4 hours
5 to 8 pounds
2 1/4 to 2 1/2 hours
8 to 12 pounds
2 1/2 to 3 hours
Turkey Drumsticks Add 1/4 cup water or broth.
1 1/2 to 3 pounds
1 1/2 to 1 3/4 hours
Wild Turkey No water needed.
Same as whole turkey, but if skinless, add 1/4 cup water and brush with extra oil or butter.
Download the complete oven bag turkey guide directions and cooking times chart (in accordance with food safety guidelines by the USDA) for printing or saving for later.
Oven bag ham and pork roast instructions & cooking times
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.
Follow the directions and oven bag cooking times chart below for oven bag ham and pork roast:
Preheat the oven to 325°F or according to your recipe or the oven bag cooking time chart.
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, cornmeal, matzo meal, or finely crushed crackers instead of flour.
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.
Close the bag with the tie included in the package and cut six half-inch slits on top of the bag.
Bake according to your recipe or the oven bag ham and pork cooking times charts below.
ALWAYS CHECK DONENESS TEMPERATURE WITH A MEAT THERMOMETER.
Fresh Ham (Pork Leg), boneless Add 1/2 cup water or broth. Cook until internal temp reaches 160°F.
5 to 8 pounds
2 to 3 hours
12 to 14 pounds
3 1/2 to 4 hours
Fresh Ham (Pork Leg), bone-in Add 1/2 cup water or broth. Cook until internal temp reaches 160°F.
4 to 5 pounds
2 1/2 to 3 hours
Fully Cooked Ham Half, boneless Add 1/2 cup water or broth. Cook until internal temp reaches 140°F.
2 to 6 pounds
1 to 1 3/4 hours
6 to 10 pounds
1 3/4 to 2 1/2 hours
10 to 12 pounds
2 1/2 to 2 3/4 hours
Fully Cooked Ham Half, bone-in No water needed. Cook until internal temp reaches 140°F.
6 to 8 pounds
1 1/2 to 2 hours
10 to 12 pounds
2 to 2 1/2 hours
Spiral Sliced Ham Place cut side down. No water needed. Cook until internal temp reaches 140°F.
8 to 10 pounds
1 1/2 to 1 3/4 hours
Whole Country Ham, Bone-in Soak completely covered in water for 24 hours before cooking. Drain. Add 4 cups of fresh water or broth to oven bag. Cook until internal temp reaches 160°F.
10 to 14 pounds
3 1/2 to 4 1/2 hours
Country Ham Half, Bone-in Soak completely covered in water for 24 hours before cooking. Drain. Add 2 cups of fresh water or broth to oven bag. Cook until internal temp reaches 160°F.
5 to 7 pounds
2 1/2 to 3 hours
OVEN BAG PORK ROAST COOKING TIMES
Cook until the internal temp reaches 160°F.
Pork Weight
Cooking Time @ 325°F
Top Loin Roast, boneless Add 1/4 cup water or broth.
2 to 3 pounds
1 to 1 1/2 hours
3 to 6 pounds
1 1/2 to 1 3/4 hours
Top Loin Roast, boneless, tied Add 1/2 cup water or broth.
10 pounds
2 to 2 1/4 hours
Sirloin Roast, bone-in Add 1/4 cup water or broth.
2 1/2 to 3 pounds
1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours
3 to 6 pounds
1 1/2 to 2 1/4 hours
Tenderloin, Whole (3/4 to 1 pound each) No water needed.
1 1/2 to 2 pounds
35 to 40 minutes
Pork Chops (1/2 inch thick) No water needed.
3/4 to 1 1/2 pounds
30 to 35 minutes
Spareribs Add 1/4 cup water or broth. Cook until fork-tender.
1 to 4 pounds
1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours
Boston Butt Roast (Shoulder) Add 1/4 cup water or broth. Cook until fork-tender.
2 1/2 to 3 pounds
1 3/4 to 2 1/4 hours
3 to 6 pounds
2 1/4 to 3 hours
Fresh Picnic Add 1/4 cup water or broth.
4 to 5 pounds
2 1/2 to 3 hours
SMOKED PORK OVEN BAG COOKING TIMES
Pork Weight
Cooking Time @ 325°F
Smoked Picnic Add 1/4 cup water or broth. Cook until internal temperature reaches 160°F.
5 to 8 pounds
2 1/4 to 3 hours
Fully Cooked Ham Half, bone-in No water needed. Cook until internal temperature reaches 140°F.
6 to 8 pounds
1 1/2 to 2 hours
Fully Cooked Ham Half, boneless Add 1/2 cup water or broth. Cook until internal temperature reaches 140°F.
2 to 6 pounds
1 to 1 3/4 hours
Tasty Oven Bag Ham Recipes and Pork Dishes for Everyday Meals & Holidays
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:
Preheat the oven according to your recipe or the oven bag cooking time chart.
Add 1 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, cornmeal, matzo meal, or finely crushed crackers instead of flour.
Place the bag in a pan that is at least 2 inches deep.
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.
Brush thawed chicken or poultry with oil or melted butter and season as desired. Place chicken on top of vegetables in the bag.
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.
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.
Bake according to the oven bag cooking times chart or recipe.
ALWAYS CHECK FOR DONENESS WITH A MEAT THERMOMETER.
OVEN BAG CHICKEN COOKING TIMES
The cooking times are consistent with food safety guidelines provided by the USDA.
Chicken Weight
Cooking Time @ 350°F
No water is needed. Cook until internal temp reaches 165°F in the breast and thigh in several places, not touching the bone. (If you prefer a well-done chicken with no pink juices,180°F in the thickest part of the thigh, not touching the bone)
3 1/2 to 4 pounds
1 to 1 1/4 hours
4 to 7 pounds
1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours
Chicken Breast Halves, Bone-in No water needed. Cook until internal temp reaches 170°F
1 1/2 to 2 1/2 pounds
40 to 45 minutes
Chicken Breast Halves, Boneless No water needed. Cook until internal temp reaches 170°F
3/4 to 1 1/2 pounds
25 to 30 minutes
Chicken Pieces No water needed. Cook until internal temp reaches 180°F
2 to 3 pounds
45 to 50 minutes
Chicken Thighs No water needed. Cook until internal temp reaches 180°F
1/2 to 2 1/4 pounds
35 to 40 minutes
OVEN BAG CORNISH HEN COOKING TIMES
Cornish Hen Weight
Cooking Time @ 350°F
Whole Hens (1 to 1 ½ pounds each) No water needed. Cook until the internal temp reaches 180°F
1 1/2 to 3 1/2 pounds
40 to 45 minutes
3 1/2 to 7 pounds
45 to 60 minutes
OVEN BAG DUCK COOKING TIMES
Duck Weight
Cooking Time @ 325°F
Add 2 tablespoons of flour, put apple or onion in the cavity Cook until the internal temp reaches 165°F
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.
Follow the directions and oven bag cooking times chart below for Roast Beef and Brisket:
Preheat the oven according to your recipe or the oven bag cooking time chart.
Add 1 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, cornmeal, matzo meal, or finely crushed crackers instead of flour.
Place the bag in a pan that is at least 2” deep.
If desired, spray the inside of the bag with non-stick cooking spray.
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.
If desired, place vegetables around the beef.
Close the bag with the tie included in the package, then cut 6 1/2-inch slits on top of the bag to allow steam to escape. Tuck the ends of the bag in the pan.
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.
Bake according to the oven bag cooking times chart or recipe.
ALWAYS CHECK FOR DONENESS WITH A MEAT THERMOMETER.
OVEN BAG ROAST BEEF COOKING TIMES
Cook until the internal temp reaches 160°F.
Weight
Cooking Time @ 325°F
Chuck Pot Roast, Boneless Add 1/2 cup water or broth. Cook until fork-tender.
1 1/2 to 2 1/2 pounds
1 3/4 to 2 hours
2 1/2 to 5 pounds
2 to 3 hours
Round Tip Roast (Sirloin Tip) Add 1/4 cup water or broth. Cook until internal temp reaches 145°F.
3 to 8 pounds
1 1/2 to 2 1/2 hours
Eye of Round Roast Add 1/4 cup water or broth. Cook until internal temp reaches 145°F.
2 to 3 pounds
1 to 1 1/4 hours
3 to 5 pounds
1 1/4 to 1 3/4 hours
London Broil (Top Round) Add 1/2 cup water or broth. Cook until internal temp reaches 145°F.
3 to 3 1/2 pounds
55 to 60 minutes
Rump Roast Add 1/4 cup water or broth. Cook until internal temp reaches 160°F.
2 to 4 pounds
1 1/2 to 2 hours
4 to 8 pounds
2 to 2 1/2 hours
Bottom Round Roast Add 1/4 cup water or broth. Cook until internal temp reaches 160°F.
2 to 4 pounds
1 1/2 to 2 hours
4 to 8 pounds
2 to 2 1/2 hours
Prime Rib Roast No water needed. Cook until internal temp reaches 145°F.
2 to 3 pounds
45 minutes to 1 1/4 hours
3 to 5 pounds
1 1/4 to 2 hours
Beef Rib Roast, small end 4 ribs No water needed. Cook until internal temp reaches 145°F.
8 to 10 pounds
2 1/2 to 2 3/4 hours
Brisket, Boneless Half Add 1/2 cup water or broth. Cook until fork-tender.
2 to 3 pounds
1 1/2 to 2 1/2 hours
3 to 5 pounds
2 1/2 to 3 hours
Brisket, Boneless Whole Add 1/2 cup water or broth. Cook until fork-tender.
8 to 10 pounds
3 to 3 1/4 hours
Corned Beef Brisket Add 1/2 cup water or broth. Cook until fork-tender.
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!
Follow the directions and oven bag cooking times chart below for lamb roast:
Preheat oven to 325°F.
Add 1 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, cornmeal, matzo meal, or finely crushed crackers instead of flour.
Place the bag in a pan that is at least 2 inches deep.
Season lamb with 1 tablespoon dried thyme and ½ teaspoon pepper and place in the bag.
Close the bag with the tie included in the package and cut 6 half-inch slits at the top of the bag.
Bake according to the lamb roast cooking times chart below.
ALWAYS CHECK THE DONENESS TEMPERATURE WITH A MEAT THERMOMETER.
