So plan for a bit “more” time, just in case.If it’s done sooner than you expect, you can always take it out and let it rest (advisable anyway). There are some variables with how long to cook a turkey. And your own turkey might cook a bit different. But the following informatio...
Rinse the turkey in the sink under cold running water and pat dry. Spread salt thinly under the neck skin and inside the turkey cavity. Loosen the skin over the turkey breast with your hand. Rub half of the butter underneath the skin. Use the other half to rub the outer skin for bette...
If you haven’t guessed, I partially de-bone my turkey before cooking and I put the (bone-in) dark meat in the oven two hours before I add the boneless white meat. The Tools & Ingredients Used in this Recipe: Thanksgiving Turkey Recipe ★ 1 from 1 reviews Author: alittleinsanity -...
Insert a regular meat thermometer deep into the thigh of the hen before placing it in the oven, making sure the probe isn't touching bone. If you have an instant-read thermometer, check the hen about 5 minutes before the end of your anticipated cooking time. When the temp reaches its ma...