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Cook a turkey faster. Ensure there is enough space to fully submerge the bird. Web the simplest way to roast a whole turkey: Turkey 6 to 8 pounds (breast only):
Cut out the turkey's backbone and push the bird flat. Check the temperature at the thickest part of the thigh. Step 2 turn the turkey.
Web as ree drummond’s turkey is cooked the day before the big meal, she then heats it up with some chicken broth, to keep the meat juicy — because the last thing we want is dry turkey on thanksgiving. Web place turkey on a rack in broiler pan; Web be a proactive roaster.
Web place the turkey (still in its original wrapping) in a plastic bag, and make sure air is released before sealing it. Web step 1 preheat oven to 450 degrees. If you need your turkey thawed a little more quickly, you can submerge it in water, but there are two big caveats:
Tuck legs under band of skin at tail, or tie together with heavy string, then tie to tail. Web the rule of thumb for cooking a turkey is 13 minutes per pound. Consider forgoing the whole bird in favor of cooking your favorite.
Estimate 15 minutes if your turkey is brined because it cooks slightly faster. 2 on rack in shallow roasting pan, place turkey breast side up. Web plan to roast the turkey for about 13 minutes per pound for a whole unstuffed bird, and about 15 minutes for a stuffed bird.