Every holiday, whether you’re cooking your first turkey or you’ve cooked 70 of them, making the perfect turkey recipe can be a beast to tackle. There are a lot of sides recipes to juggle, oven times ...
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How Long to Cook a Turkey

I’ll never forget the Thanksgiving when the turkey didn’t finish in time for dinner. As a professional recipe developer, I knew how long to cook a turkey, but my experience must have made me flippant.
A: This is one of the most commonly asked questions. Allow at least 24 hours of thawing time per 5 pounds of turkey. And ...
When it comes to cooking a turkey for Thanksgiving, roasting a full-sized bird can sometimes be a challenge regardless of your skill level. That’s because there are a lot steps involved, and while ...
Two 10-pound turkeys will cook faster, more evenly, and stay way juicier than one giant bird that hogs your oven and tests your patience. Bonus: smaller turkeys are easier to carve, fit neatly on ...
The practice of deep frying turkeys has become popular in the U.S., providing for a crispy outside, yet juicy inside. Here's ...
To thaw the turkey in cold water, thaw breast-side down, in an unopened wrapper, in enough cold water to cover it completely. Change the water every 30 minutes to keep the turkey chilled. A minimum ...
Deep-fried turkey may taste amazing – but it’s also Thanksgiving’s biggest fire hazard. Here’s how to fry safely and avoid ...