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How Long to Cook a Turkey

I’ll never forget the Thanksgiving when the turkey didn’t finish in time for dinner. As a professional recipe developer, I knew how long to cook a turkey, but my experience must have made me flippant.
It’s Thanksgiving morning, the clock’s ticking, and you’re staring down that big ol’ bird wondering—what temperature should I cook this turkey at? 325°F? 350°F? The Internet’s got opinions, but who is ...
Butterball's "Turkey Talk-Line" offers assistance with Thanksgiving dinner dilemmas via phone or text. Cooking times for a turkey vary based on weight, whether it is stuffed, and the oven temperature.
Preparing a flavorful and moist roast turkey to serve on Thanksgiving is no easy feat. You need to know what size bird to buy for your crowd, choose between wet or dry brining the meat, and decide ...
From New York Times Cooking: Roasting a spatchcocked turkey in a very hot oven, then reheating at a more moderate temperature is the key to success in this make-ahead recipe. The spatchcocked turkey ...
Deep frying a turkey has become a wildly popular trend for major holidays, but it doesn’t come without serious risks. When a partially-frozen or wet turkey hits hot oil, the water turns to steam and ...