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How To Cook A Turkey
Turkey Cooking Temperatures
Prep Time
30 mins
12 lb. Turkey
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 30 mins
 
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 10 people
Author: Linda Loosli
Ingredients
  • 1 Turkey
Instructions
  1. All cooking times are based on a minimum temperature of (325°F) = (162°C)

    UNSTUFFED-STUFFED

    4 to 8 lbs = 1.5 to 3.25 hours / 6 to 8 lbs. = 2.5 to 3.5 hours

    8 to 12 lbs. = 2.75 to 3 hours / 8 to 12 lbs. = 3 to 3.5 hours

    12 to 14 lbs. = 3 to 3.75 hours / 12 to 14 lbs. = 3.5 to 4 hours

    14 to 18 lbs. = 3.75 to 4.25 hours / 14 to 18 lbs. = 4 to 4.25 hours

    18 to 20 lbs. = 4.25 to 4.5 hours / 18 to 20 lbs. = 4.25 to 4.75 hours

    20 to 24 lbs. = 4.5 to 5 hours / 20 to 24 lbs. = 4.75 to 5.25 hours

    Remember that not all ovens cook at exactly the same temperature and that altitude MAY make a difference too. Please use a meat thermometer in the thickest part of the turkey breast or thigh and make sure the internal temperature is (165°F) = (73°C) in the breast and (175°F) = (79°C) in the thigh.