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How to Cook a Turkey
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Submitted by:
Christine L.
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Nobody likes a dry, overcooked turkey. Mastering turkey preparation, however, can be quite tricky. There are many variables that must be considered when cooking the perfect holiday bird. Following a few basic guidelines on times and weights will help insure a moist, yummy feast.
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Directions:
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Below are listed the cooking times for different sizes of turkeys. These times are based on roasting the bird in a 325 degree F (165 degrees C) oven. Some recipes call for a higher temperature for the first 30 to 45 minutes and some recipes call for a 350 degree F (175 degrees C) oven, so the overall cooking time for these birds will be reduced. A good rule of thumb is to check the doneness about 30 minutes before you expect the turkey to be finished. Remember that the turkey is only fully cooked when a thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh (without touching bone) registers 180 degrees F.
Weight Unstuffed Stuffed
10-18 pounds 3 to 3.5 hours 3.75-4.5 hours
18-22 pounds 3.5-4 hours 4-5 hours
22-24 pounds 4-4.5 hours 4.5-5.5 hours
24-29 pounds 4.5-5 hours 5.5-6.25 hours
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Makes 6
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