How long should you cook a 20 lb turkey at 325?

It's done when the thermometer reads 165ºF. A 20 pound turkey will take between 4 to 4 1/2 hours to come to temperature if your oven is 325°F. Here are some other cook times if your bird weighs differently: 10-12 pounds: cook 2 3/4 to 3 hours at 325°F. 15-16 pounds: cook 3 1/2 to 4 hours at 325°F.

How long does it take to cook a 20 lb turkey at 325?

325°F for 3¾ to 4 hours. For an 18- to 20-pound turkey: 425°F for 3½ to 3¾ hours. 400°F for 3¾ to 4 hours.

What is the best temperature to cook a 20 lb turkey?

We recommend roasting turkey at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 13 minutes per pound for an unstuffed turkey. We've done the math for you — check out the chart below to determine both turkey cook times and estimated servings (with leftovers!).

Is it better to cook a turkey at 325 or 350?

For a smoked turkey, you want to aim a bit lower than 425 degrees. Instead, set your smoker to 325 to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Within this temperature range, a spatchcocked turkey will take 10 to 12 minutes a pound to smoke. For most turkeys, that means at least an hour of cooking time, if not much more.

Is 325 hot enough for turkey?

The Slow-and-Steady Method: 325°F

If your Thanksgiving preparations include actual running in your kitchen or moderate levels of anxiety, then this is the method for you. It requires the least from the cook because you put the turkey in the oven at 325°F and don't adjust the temperature for the duration of the roast.

How long should I cook a 20-pound turkey in a 325 convection oven?

Do you cook a 20 pound turkey at 325 or 350?

Either temperature is suitable for cooking a turkey, but the cooking time will vary depending on the temperature you choose. Cooking a turkey at 325 degrees Fahrenheit will take longer than cooking it at 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Is it better to cook a turkey covered or uncovered?

To achieve a perfectly golden, juicy turkey, let the bird spend time both covered and uncovered in the oven. We recommend covering your bird for most of the cooking time to prevent it from drying out; then, during the last 30 minutes or so of cooking, remove the cover so the skin crisps in the hot oven.

How long does a 20lb turkey take at 350?

Cooking a 20lb turkey at 350 degrees Fahrenheit typically takes about 4 to 5 hours. However, it's important to use a meat thermometer to ensure that the internal temperature of the turkey reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure it is safely cooked.

How many people will a 20-pound turkey feed?

“So, for 10 people you should prepare a 20-pound turkey. Home cooks should expect to yield 40 percent of a cooked bird, and between dark meat and white meat preferences, the yield will shrink even further,” DiSpirito says.

Will a 20 lb turkey feed 20 people?

A 20-pound turkey will feed between 12 and 14 people.

How do you know when a 20-pound turkey is done?

At what temperature is a turkey done? Check these places on your turkey and look for these temperatures: 180°F in thigh. 170°F in breast.

How long to cook a 21 lb turkey at 325 degrees?

Expect it to take 4.5 to 5 hours to cook a 21.5-pound turkey at 325 degrees Fahrenheit — if your turkey is unstuffed. If it's full of your favorite stuffing, add at least 15 minutes to the total cooking time.

How long to cook 20 lb turkey per pound?

As a general rule of thumb, plan on roasting your turkey for 15 to 20 minutes per pound—though to prevent undercooking or overcooking the bird, a thermometer reading will be your best bet.

How long does it take a 20 lb turkey to fall out?

To defrost a turkey in the refrigerator, plan on 24 hours of fridge time for every 5 pounds of turkey. For instance, if you have a 20-pound turkey, make sure you have enough time for 4 full days of thawing in the fridge. Store it on the bottom of your fridge, fully wrapped, in a rimmed baking sheet or roasting pan.

How to cook 20 lb turkey unstuffed?

The rule of thumb is to check the weight of your turkey (it should say on the sticker label) and cook it for 15-20 minutes at 325°F per pound of turkey (unstuffed). The best way to not overcook or undercook your turkey is to use a meat thermometer to check the turkey internal temperature.

How long to roast a 19 lb turkey at 325?

How long to cook a 23 pound turkey at 325 degrees?

For a 14–23-lb. turkey (weight with giblets): Bake in a 325° oven for 2–3 hr. For a 24–27-lb. turkey (weight with giblets): Bake in a 325° oven for 3–3 3/4 hr.

Do you put water in bottom of roasting pan for turkey?

"Often, consumers will inquire about adding water to the bottom of their roasting pans. We do not recommend adding water to the bottom of the pan. Cooking a turkey with steam is a moist heat-cook method and is acceptable, sure, but is not the preferred method for cooking your turkey."

How do you keep turkey from drying out?

Get a tray that fits in your fridge and lay the cut pieces close together while overlapping—this will help prevent your turkey from drying out. Tightly cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate. On turkey day, remove the carved bird from the fridge and let it come to room temperature (it should take about an hour).

What is the best temperature to cook a turkey?

What Temperature to Cook the Turkey? Cook your turkey at 325 degrees F for most of the cook time; in the final 45 minutes, remove the cover or foil tent from the turkey, increase the oven temperature to 425 degrees F and baste the bird with butter. The initial lower oven temperature cooks the turkey through evenly.

How long to cook a 20 pound turkey unstuffed at 350?

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