Stuffed Wild Turkey

Directions

1. 1
   Rinse the bird and pat dry inside and out.
2. 2
   Brown 8 slices of bacon in a skillet `until CRISP, then drain reserving the drippings.
3. 3
   Saute the onions and celery in the bacon drippings in a skillet until brown, and add cup of water and simmer for 5 min...
4. 4
   Combine the stuffing mix, bouillon cube (dissolved in cup of hot water), cup burgundy, onion and crumpled bacon in a bowl mixing well.
5. 5
   Stuff and truss the turkey.
6. 6
   Place the bird in a roaster and arrange 4 slices of bacon across the breast. Wrap 1 bacon slice around each leg and cover tightly with foil.
7. 7
   Place the lid on the roaster and bake at 300 for 4 hours.
8. 8
   Pour remaining burgundy over the turkey and bake uncovered for 40 more min. basting every 10 min.
9. 9
   Let stand for 10 min. before slicing and serve.