Fold wings across back of turkey so tips are touching.

Cooking a turkey high heat at first. Web steps 1 move oven rack to lowest position; Turkey inside and out with paper towels. Leave bird in oven, lid on and go to bed.

Do not take lid off at any time! The closer your turkey is to room temperature, the faster it will reach that desired high temperature. Web directions dry a 16 to 18 lb.

Cook until the thickest part of the meat reaches an internal temperature of 160 to 165ºf (72 to 74ºc), about 30 to 45 minutes. The bird will brown evenly all around at this temperature. Check the internal temperature in the innermost part of the thigh and wing and the thickest part of the breast.

Web first, preheat the oven to 450°f. Web start by preheating your oven to 325°f. What temperature to cook the turkey?

Web how long to cook the turkey? Elevating the turkey allows for the heat to get all. Place turkey in a large roasting pan.

Do not place anything inside the turkey. 2 on rack in shallow roasting pan, place turkey breast side up. Cooking time and more thawing: