How to Cook a Whole Turkey

Ingredients

1 whole turkey - recommend brining before cooking.

Directions

1. Heat oven to 325°F. Remove neck, giblet and gravy packet, if applicable. These may be used to prepare gravy or stuffing.

2. The plastic leg clamp should be left on during cooking.

3. Place turkey on rack in shallow pan, breast side up, and loosely cover with foil. Remove foil after one hour of cooking.

• 4. Roast until timer pops up and turkey is fully-cooked, 180°F as measured by a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh. ALWAYS confirm doneness with a meat thermometer. Juices should run clear.

5. Let turkey stand 20 minutes before carving.

6. For optimal safety, cook stuffing and turkey separately. If desired, add fully cooked stuffing to cooked turkey just prior to serving.

• 8-12 pounds 3-1/2 hours to 4 hours

• 12-18 pounds 4-1/4 hours to 4-3/4 hours

• 18-22 pounds 4-1/2 hours to 5 hours

• 22-24 pounds 4-3/4 hours to 5-1/4 hours

Notes

Original recipe

https://www.jennieo.com/how-tos/whole-turkey-basics/how-to-cook-a-turkey/