How to cook a 15 lb Butterball turkey?

Do you cook a Butterball turkey covered or uncovered?

Place turkey in pre-heated oven and heat until hot (140° F). Cover pan completely with foil for the entire cooking time. Cover breast loosely with foil after 1 to 1 1/4 hours to prevent over-browning and drying. Begin checking the turkey for doneness about 30 minutes before the recommended cook time.

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.

Should I put butter under the skin of a Butterball turkey?

Place turkey, breast side up, on flat rack in shallow roasting pan (2 to 2½ inches deep). Evenly spread ¼ cup butter mixture between skin and breast meat of turkey, being careful not to tear skin. Season cavity of turkey with remaining 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper.

Is it better to rub turkey with butter or oil?

Fat is going to help the skin get brown and crisp, and contrary to what most might think, butter isn't better. Butter does an okay job, but because it contains a lot of water, oil is a better fat to rub on the skin to ensure it gets extra crispy.

How to Roast a Turkey - Butterball

Should I rub my turkey with butter or olive oil?

Don't butter your bird

Placing butter under the skin won't make the meat juicier, though it might help the skin brown faster. However, butter is about 17 percent water, and it will make your bird splotchy, says López-Alt. Instead, rub the skin with vegetable oil before you roast.

Should I cover my turkey with foil?

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 many hours do you cook a 15-pound turkey at 325?

325°F for 3 to 3¾ hours. For a 15- to 16-pound turkey: 425°F for 3 to 3¼ hours. 400°F for 3¼ to 3½ hours.

How long to cook 15 lb turkey at 325?

Unstuffed Turkey: For an unstuffed turkey, you can use the 13-15 minutes per pound guideline. This means that a 15-pound turkey, for example, would take about 3 hours and 15 minutes to 3 hours and 45 minutes to cook at 325°F. Stuffed Turkey: A stuffed turkey will require more time to cook becaus.

What is the most common way to cook a turkey according to Butterball?

Crispy and evenly browned, rotisserie cooking will leave you with an intensely flavorful turkey that's easy to prepare. Dinner can get hectic, but you can make it a little easier with our Ready to Roast turkey. Roasting is the most common way to cook a turkey. Follow our tips and tricks to create a delicious roast!

Do you put water in the bottom of the 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 to season a turkey Butterball?

In a small bowl, combine butter, garlic, salt, thyme, and parsley. Pat turkey dry. Rub ¾ cup butter mixture all over skin of turkey to lightly coat. Reserve ¼ cup butter mixture.

Do you cook a Butterball turkey at 325 or 350?

Pre-heat oven to 325 degrees. Remove the giblets and turkey neck and pat turkey dry with paper towels. Place turkey breast-side-up on a flat rack in a shallow roasting pan 2 to 2½ inches deep. Turn the wings back to hold the neck skin in place, so your turkey will be stabilized in the pan and for carving.

How often should you baste a 15 pound turkey?

Basting a turkey every 30 to 45 minutes is standard, especially if you wait until the last hour or so of cooking to begin basting. Remember that basting too often can greatly increase the turkey's cook time, so don't baste anymore often than every 30 minutes. When you do baste the bird, be sure to work quickly.

What is the best temperature to cook a 15lb turkey?

Begin by roasting your turkey at 425°F for 40 to 45 minutes before lowering the temperature of the oven to 350°F for the rest of the cooking time. Like the other method, it's a good idea to brush the turkey every 15 to 20 minutes with butter or olive oil to help the surface brown and keep the meat moist.

How do you know when a 15 lb 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 should you cook a 15 lb turkey for?

For 10- to 12-pound turkey, roast 3¼ hours to 3½ hours. For 12- to 14-pound turkey, roast 3½ to 4 hours. For 14- to 18-pound turkey, roast 4 to 4¼ hours. For 18- to 20-pound turkey, roast 4¼ to 4¾ hours.

Do you season a turkey before baking?

Slather on butter and seasoning.

Rub a spice blend all over the skin of the bird, and sprinkle it in the cavity, too, to season the turkey from the inside out. A compound butter can be tucked beneath the skin of the turkey, and also spread on top to make it golden and flavorful.

How often should I baste my turkey?

How Often to Baste a Turkey. Most recipes will tell you to baste your turkey every thirty minutes. But our rule of thumb is actually every forty minutes, and here's why. You don't want to open the oven too many times, or else the whole bird will take much long to cook, and that's a huge inconvenience.

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 secret to a moist turkey?

One way is to brine the turkey before cooking. Brining involves soaking the turkey in a saltwater solution for several hours or overnight, which helps to retain moisture during cooking. Another way is to baste the turkey with butter or oil every 30 minutes while it cooks, which helps to keep it moist.

What do you put in the bottom of a turkey roasting pan?

Place chopped onions, celery, and carrots in the bottom of the roasting pan. Pick a few herbs off the stalks and add to the vegetables. Set aside. Pat dry the turkey with paper towels.

Should I put a stick of butter in my turkey?

Covering a turkey with butter (under and over the skin) serves to flavor and moisten the meat, as well as help the skin get crispy and golden brown.

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