Roasting a turkey isn’t difficult, but it does require some basic math skills. Remember that a stuffed turkey will take longer to reach the desired temperature than an unstuffed turkey.
Simple steps:
• Before you roast a turkey, remove the bag of giblets from the cavity.
• Rinse the turkey and pat it dry.
• Place the turkey in a roasting pan, breast side up.
• Insert a meat thermometer into the thickest section of the thigh.
• Brush the turkey skin with oil or butter to help it develop a rich color as it roasts.
• Place the turkey in a 325 degree oven.
• The turkey is done when the thermometer registers 180 degrees.
The general rule of thumb for the amount of time it takes to roast a turkey is approximately 20 minutes to 1/2 hour per pound, depending on the size of the turkey and whether or not it is stuffed. Start checking the thermometer 1/2 hour before you think it will be done.
Approximate times for an unstuffed turkey:
• 6 to 8 pound turkey – 2-1/2 to 3 hours
• 8 to 12 pound turkey – 3 to 4 hours
• 12 to 16 pound turkey – 4 to 5 hours
• 16 to 16 pound turkey – 5 to 5-1/2 hours
• 20 to 24 pound turkey – 5-1/2 to 6 hours
For a stuffed turkey:
• 6 to 8 pound turkey – 3 to 3-1/2 hours
• 8 to 12 pound turkey – 3-1/2 to 4-1/2 hours
• 12 to 16 pound turkey – 4-1/2 to 5-1/2 hours
• 16 to 20 pound turkey – 5-1/2 to 6 hours
• 20 to 24 pound turkey – 6 to 6-1/2 hours
Keep in mind that all ovens are different, so cooking times may vary. After you remove your turkey from the oven, allow it to rest for at least 30 minutes. Otherwise, all the juices will run out, and the turkey will seem dry.
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