The Butterball turkey is thawed, now it's time to cook the turkey. Celebrating Thanksgiving on November 25, 2010 by roasting a turkey shouldn't be difficult, but like most Americans, the question "How long do I cook the turkey?" naturally pops up like the timer on a turkey. OK, I couldn't resist that pun! But seriously, do you know how long to cook your turkey? Do you have to check Julia Child's Mastering the Art of French Cooking cookbook, or look it up online every year on the Food Network?
Timetables for Turkey Roasting in a 325 °F Oven
Unstuffed Turkey
4 to 8 pounds (breast) 1½ to 3¼ hours
8 to 12 pounds 2¾ to 3 hours
12 to 14 pounds 3 to 3¾ hours
14 to 18 pounds 3¾ to 4¼ hours
18 to 20 pounds 4¼ to 4½ hours
20 to 24 pounds 4½ to 5 hours
Stuffed Turkey
4 to 6 pounds (breast) Not usually applicable
6 to 8 pounds (breast) 2½ to 3½ hours
8 to 12 pounds 3 to 3½ hours
12 to 14 pounds 3½ to 4 hours
14 to 18 pounds 4 to 4¼ hours
18 to 20 pounds 4¼ to 4¾ hours
20 to 24 pounds 4¾ to 5¼ hours
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Last thanksgiving my mom prepared a fried turkey, these year we are planning to roast the turkey and looking for a recipe to try I think this recipe of yours would be perfect
Posted by: Turkey Recipe | July 15, 2013 at 11:03 PM