Turkey Talk: Answers to 6 Most-Asked Questions by Sherri Allen

Roast the turkey, uncovered, until the meat thermometer registers 180 degrees F. Use the roasting timetable below to estimate approximate cooking time. If stuffed, make sure the temperature of the stuffing has reached 160 to 165 degrees F. before removing the turkey from the oven.

6. How long should I cook the turkey?

The following chart shows the NTF's turkey roasting guidelines for a fresh or thawed turkey cooked at 325 degrees F. on the lowest rack. Remember, these are just guidelines; use a meat thermometer to check for actual doneness.

8 to 12 pounds:

Stuffed - 2 3/4 to 3 hours

Unstuffed - 3 to 3 1/2 hours

12 to 14 pounds:

Stuffed - 3 to 3 3/4 hours

Unstuffed - 3 1/2 to 4 hours

14 to 18 pounds:

Stuffed - 3 3/4 to 4 1/4 hours

Unstuffed - 4 to 4 1/4 hours

18 to 20 pounds:

Stuffed - 4 1/4 to 4 1/2 hours

Unstuffed - 4 1/4 to 4 3/4 hours

20 to 24 pounds:

Stuffed - 4 1/2 to 5 hours

Unstuffed - 4 3/4 to 5 1/4 hours

24 to 30 pounds:

Stuffed - 5 to 5 1/4 hours

Unstuffed - 5 1/4 to 6 1/4 hours

Now, stop worrying about the turkey; it'll be great! Happy Holidays.

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Sherri Allen is the editor of an award-winning website devoted to topics such as family, food, garden, house&home and money. For free articles, information, tips, recipes, reviews and coloring pages, visit http://www.SherriAllen.com/

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