How long should you cook a turkey before you know its done?

Answer 1

20 lb bird un stuffed approximately 8 hrs at 225 degrees. give or take a few.

rub it down with olive oil and a mixture of garlic powder, salt and pepper-inside and out and cover for most of the cooking time at the last 30 min or so take cover off to brown

Answer 2

It does depend on the weight of the turkey. I have always cooked my turkey between 4 1/2 to 5 hours between 325 & 350 degrees. Also constantly basting it I think helps. Good luck with it, especially if its your first. Happy Thanksgiving!

Answer 3

try these phone #'s
Meat and Poultry hot line -- 1-800-535-4555
Butterball turkey 1-800-288-8372
You will get to talk to a real person and its free.
I cook mine breast down cover with foil until the last 30 to 45 mins. then I turn it breast up uncovered that way I get the golden brown and juicy turkey.
let your turkey set for 20 to 30 mins. before carving - it will slice better.

Answer 4

it depends on the weight of the turkey its for every 4 lbs is 1 hour in the oven

Answer 5

usually you can buy butterball turkeys with a pop up timer in it, and it will pop up when the turkey is done, usually you should leave it in a bit longer to make sure that it is done all the way

Answer 6

The rule of thumb is 20 minutes per pound. However, stick a fork in it and make sure the juices run clear.

Answer 7

cook it 15 minutes per pound at 350 degrees

Answer 8

Thirty minutes for each pound - if it's defrosted it. For better taste, I like to cook mine upside down (breast down). The bird doesn't come out looking as pretty but the juices drain down into the breasts making it juicier. Try it.

Answer 9

When the little button pops out.

But if you got one of those rare birds without a button, slice the thickest part of the breast to the bone. If it is clear juice, it is done.

Answer 10

15 minutes per pound at 325