(if you stuffed the turkey, the stuffing, not just the meat, should be 165°f).

Roast turkey internal temp. Times are based on fresh or thawed birds at a refrigerator temperature of 40 °f or below. To test if it's done, make sure the juices run clear when you pierce the thigh where it meets the body. The thickest portion of the breast should reach 165°f.

The usda says to cook your turkey to a minimum internal temperature of 165°f. Preheat oven to 325° f. Whether you’re a longtime thanksgiving.

Be sure the turkey is completely thawed. Starting the turkey in a hot oven gets the skin crispy and burnished—just what you want. However the leg and thigh need to be cooked slightly higher, to between 175°f (80°c) and 180°f (82°c).

Web place the turkey in the oven and lower the heat to 325°f: Remove whole breast from bag. It should be 165 degrees f (75 degrees c) when you insert the thermometer into the center of the stuffing.

If the turkey is over 4kg, calculate 20 mins per 1kg, plus 90 mins. Pat turkey dry with paper towels and season the cavity generously with salt and pepper. Don’t go higher than that or use the broiler, and don’t let the bag touch the heating elements, lowering the oven rack as needed.

What is the proper internal temperature for turkey? Turn off the heat and set aside. That’s their recommendation for all turkey that starts out raw.