Remove the turkey neck and giblets.

How to cook a 19 pound turkey in the oven. Remove any turkey parts from the neck and breast cavities and reserve. The standard rule of turkey roasting time says 13 minutes per pound for unstuffed birds and 15 minutes per pound for the stuffed ones. Turn the turkey over after 12 hours for even thawing.

Take the turkey out of the oven when the thigh meat reaches 165 degrees f. Coat the inside of 1 oven roasting bag with cooking spray. Web heat the oven to 350°f.

Unstuffed turkey cooking times 4 to 8 pounds (breast only): Make these modifications to cook in an electric roaster. 13 minutes of cooking time for each pound of turkey if roasting empty and 15 minutes per pound if stuffed.

Web preheat the oven:set aside 15 to 20 minutes to allow your oven to thoroughly preheat. Web prepare the turkey: Web how long you’ll cook your turkey for depends on whether you decide to roast it unstuffed or stuffed (meaning you’ll be putting your stuffing — or dressing if you’re from the south — directly into the turkey) and how large it is.

Remove whole breast from bag. Aluminum foil to help keep your turkey warm while it rests after roasting and to tent while cooking—if needed. Preheat the oven to 450°f then drop the temperature to 350°f after putting the turkey into the oven.

Place your turkey inside the brine bag, place it in a large stock pot and fill it with cold water. With a butter knife, loosen the turkey skin around the breast. Place onion, celery, and carrot in a large, shallow roasting pan.