A 25-pound turkey would take around 5 hours and 30 minutes to cook until done – when a thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the breast and thigh registers 165 F, according to the extension from the University of Minnesota.
How to calculate the cooking time of a turkey?
At a temperature of 375°F, cook the turkey for 45 minutes, then lower the oven temperature to 325°F. For a 12 to 16 pound turkey, the cooking time is 5 to 6 hours. It is very important not to forget to baste from time to time with the cooking juices.
What temperature to cook a turkey?
To roast a turkey, allow 45 to 50 minutes of cooking time per kg. Cook at thermostat 7 for the first half hour (210°C), then thermostat 5 (150°C) the rest of the time. At the end of cooking, pierce one of the thighs and watch the color of the juice that comes out. If transparent, the turkey is done.
How to cook a turkey all night?
The easiest way to calculate turkey roasting times is to calculate 13 minutes per pound at 350°F for an unstuffed turkey (that’s about 3 hours for a 12-14 pound turkey), or 15 minutes per pound for a stuffed turkey.
How do you know if the turkey is done without a thermometer?
If the thermometer reads 82°, your turkey is cooked. If you don’t have a thermometer, you can poke the thigh of the poultry with the tip of a knife: if the juice that runs out is clear, it’s cooked. If, on the other hand, it is pink, then extend the cooking further.
How to cook a 10 pound turkey?
The cooking
At a temperature of 375°F, cook the turkey for 45 minutes, then lower the oven temperature to 325°F. For a 12 to 16 pound turkey, the cooking time is 5 to 6 hours. It is very important not to forget to baste from time to time with the cooking juices.
How do you know if the turkey is well cooked?
Use a meat thermometer to check if the turkey is cooked through. Whole poultry – internal temperature should reach 82°C (180°F). Breasts – internal temperature should reach 74°C (165°F).
How do I put a turkey in the oven?
Place a roasting rack in a roasting pan. To prevent the turkey skin from sticking to the grill during the long cooking, coat the grill with cooking spray, even if it is nonstick. Place the turkey on the grill, breast side up.
How to make turkey meat tender?
As soon as the meat is sufficiently cooked, remove it from the oven and wrap it in aluminum foil to let it rest. It is also a good way to make it soft and tender when served.
How to make a successful Christmas turkey?
Cook the turkey to 165°C (330°F) calculating 45 minutes per kilogram (about 2 1/4 lb) of thawed raw turkey. The turkey and stuffing are ready when they reach a minimum internal temperature of 82°C (180°F) on the cooking thermometer, so don’t be judged by appearance alone!
How to have a golden brown turkey?
Before putting the turkey in the oven, brush it with butter (not oil) and rub it with lemon juice so that its skin is golden brown. To prevent the meat from sticking to the bottom of the dish, you can place a bed of vegetables, which will flavor themselves with the fat of the turkey.
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