The turkey is the centerpiece of Thanksgiving meals, but it can be a bit tricky to cook. Here's everything to know about thawing and cooking turkey.

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For this, you'll need to fill up a container with enough water to fully submerge the turkey. You should change the water every 30 minutes. If the turkey cannot be completely covered, rotate it ...

This temperature allows the turkey to cook evenly while retaining moisture. Some chefs recommend starting the roasting process at a higher temperature, such as 425°F (218°C), for the first 30 ...

Thanksgiving turkey recipe that cooks in under 2 hours 04:53. If you're looking forward to a delicious — and safe — Thanksgiving dinner with loved ones, it's important to follow proper ...

(She uses two tablespoons of room-temperature butter for a 12-14 pound bird, rubbing the flavored butter on and under the skin of the dried-off turkey before cooking.) Or, simply rub the spices ...

With either cooking method, use a food thermometer to make sure the stuffing’s center reaches 165°F. Germs can survive in stuffing that has not reached 165°F.

Calculate turkey cooking time and temperature. The simplest way to figure out turkey roasting times is to calculate 13 minutes per pound at 350°F for an unstuffed turkey (that’s about 3 hours for a 12 ...

No matter what method or oven temperature you go with (and we have plenty to choose from), one thing remains consistent. You'll want to cook your turkey until an instant-read thermometer inserted ...

We tested the four most popular ways of cooking turkey outside to find the best and safest ways to do it this Thanksgiving. Brian Bennett is a former senior writer for the home and outdoor section ...