Every holiday, whether you’re cooking your first turkey or you’ve cooked 70 of them, making the perfect turkey recipe can be a beast to tackle. There are a lot of sides recipes to juggle, oven times to consider, calculations to make for how much turkey to buy per person ― and oh, you might want to take a shower and eat lunch at some point? Show
Once you have a meat thermometer, your secret weapon is learning the weight of your turkey. One you know that, you can calculate roughly how long to cook it ― whether you’re roasting, grilling or deep-frying. We’ve taken stuffing into account (if you choose to stuff your bird), and even given some consideration to those who forgot it was Thanksgiving and need to cook a frozen turkey (we know you’re out there.) And if you’re cooking a heritage or pasture-raised turkey, keep in mind that it’ll take a little longer because of the different body composition of the bird! Advertisement 1 Turkey Temperature  OKRAD via Getty Images The best way to know when your turkey is done is by its temperature. The USDA says a turkey is safe when "cooked to a minimum internal temperature of 165°F as measured with a food thermometer. Check the internal temperature in the innermost part of the thigh and wing and the thickest part of the breast." 2 Don't Trust The Pop-Up Timer The Washington Post via Getty Images If your turkey has a "pop-up" temperature indicator, it is recommended that you also check the internal temperature of the turkey in the innermost part of the thigh and wing and the thickest part of the breast with a food thermometer. The minimum internal temperature should reach 165°F for safety. 3 How Long To Cook A Turkey -- Basic Roasting USDA This table from the USDA is based on a 325°F oven, and a fully defrosted or fresh bird. (For an unstuffed bird, we're talking roughly 15 minutes per pound.) Advertisement 4 How Long To Cook A Turkey -- Convection Oven Flickr: eagleapex Your turkey will cook faster in a 325°F convection oven. 5 How Long To Cook A Turkey -- On The Grill Flickr: BrownGuacamole Timing on a grilled turkey is tricky since every grill is vastly different, but here's a rough guide based on weight. 6 How Long To Cook A Turkey: Deep Frying GettyStock According to theperfectturkey.com: "A deep fried turkey takes about 3 to 5 minutes per pound when cooked in 350 degree F oil." Advertisement 7 Let Your Turkey Rest! Flickr: Muffet See how the turkey is shoved off to the side, getting ignored? Do this. For at least 30 minutes. The juices need time to re-absorb into the meat -- which will make it taste way better and also make carving the bird much easier. RelatedHow To Carve A Turkey, With Step-By-Step PhotosThis Equation Will Tell You How Big Of A Thanksgiving Turkey You'll NeedHow To Thaw Your Turkey In Time For Thanksgiving DinnerThe Thanksgiving Cooking Tools You Always Need, But Forget To BuyThe Best Roasting Pans To Buy For Thanksgiving And BeyondGo To Homepage Before You GoThe Best Containers To Store Your Thanksgiving Leftovers This YearSee GalleryKristen AikenHead Of Life Popular in the CommunityYou May Like
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