If using a higher sided roasting pan, make sure to use a rack that lifts the turkey up off of the bottom of the pan so the air can get around the whole turkey.

Roast unstuffed turkey times. Instead, make stuffing outside of the turkey (aka dressing). Web the general rule of thumb is to cook the turkey for about 15 minutes per pound. If using a frozen bird, ensure it’s fully defrosted before roasting.

Web every pound of turkey requires 30 minutes of thawing in cold water. If desired, season with salt and pepper. However, it is important to note that not all turkeys are created equal.

Web fill cavity of bird with lemon wedges, herbs and more salt. Plan on 20 to 22 minutes per pound for a stuffed turkey. If your turkey has the neck and giblets, remove and keep for other uses if desired.

Take your bird out of the fridge while the oven preheats. So, if your turkey weighs 10 pounds, it should be cooked for 150 minutes, or 2.5 hours. Look at the juices running from the meat around the thigh bone.

Cook your turkey immediately after the cold water thawing method. Assuming you are roasting your turkey in a 325°f oven, plan on 15 to 17 minutes of cooking time for each pound of an unstuffed turkey. Techniques for cooking a turkey vary.

Web roasting an unstuffed turkey the times listed below are calculated for an unstuffed turkey brought to room temperature and roasted at 400°f, breast side down, for the first 45 minutes, then turned breast side up and roasted at 325°f until done. Insert meat thermometer in thigh. Rinse turkey with cold water, inside and out.