I have a 20 pound un-frozen turkey. How long does at need in the oven, and what temperature should I select?
2006-12-23 07:52:59 · 7 answers · asked by unbelievable 4 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
on the bag it would of told you how long to cook it. I have a turkey in my freezer, so I just checked. it is four and half to five hours at 325. or 350
2006-12-23 07:57:05 · answer #1 · answered by lover of Jehovah and Jesus 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you are using the old fashion method of roasting the bird, you will want your oven temp to be at 350° F, and it can cook up to 5½ hours for a very large bird, only 2 hours for a 6 pounder.
Just remember that the internal temperature needs to be at 185° F for whatever size bird you need.
Of course the majority of us now use turkey bags. It will cut your time down considerably, and does help in keeping the turkey moist.
Another curious page about roasting turkey
http://www.world-food-and-wine.com/roast-turkey-recipe.html
Other recommendations, for a 14-20 lb bird are:
30 minutes at 425° F / 220° C / Gas Mark 7 / hot
3½-4 hours at 350° F / 180° C / Gas Mark 4 / moderate
I found this last one at
http://www.all-foods-natural.com/articles/turkey-tips.html
2006-12-23 16:15:26 · answer #2 · answered by Allabor 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is easy to overcook turkey, especially with being concerned about having it done. One of the reasons many people don't prefer white meat is the breast meat gets overdone before the dark meat is fully cooked. You should consider using a cooking bag. Reynolds, who makes aluminum foil also sells these. Follow the instructions on the cooking bag, but you will cut your cooking time on this large bird to probably 3 or 3 1/2 hours, and much moister. While not the fad of grilling or deep frying, you will make a delicious bird. Please season with a variety of spices in and out and consider putting some butter and orange slices under the skin of the breast to moisten. Your guests will be pleased. Here is more info on the bags: http://www.alcoa.com/reynoldskitchens/en/tips.asp?cat_id=1599&prod_id=3429
2006-12-23 16:15:43 · answer #3 · answered by Jim N 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i highly recommend buying roasting bags for turkey made by reynolds. the extra large should do it. it wll give you the recommended time and temp, which will be a little shorter using the bags. i brined my turkey this year for the first time, and it was juicier and tastier than ever, even though it gets pretty moist using the bags. to brine it, get a new 5 gallon pail, put about a cup of salt, maybe a little less, seasonings and cold water. put the big guy in it, let him soak overnight, in a cold place. wow...very delicious..
good luck
you can do a search on brining on the web too for more instructions, after i did it this year, and i have cooked alot of birds, i will brine all poultry from now on
2006-12-23 16:10:53 · answer #4 · answered by darlin12009 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is usually cooked on in 350 degree oven. Twenty pound turkey, I would guess about 5 to 6 hours. BUT, it should tell you temp. and hours per pound on the label.
2006-12-23 15:56:30 · answer #5 · answered by Author Al 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the turkey is done when the thigh meat reaches an internal temperature of 180 degrees F, and when the breast meat reaches an internal temperature of 170 degrees F.
this will be about 4.5 to 5 hours
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2006-12-23 18:10:08 · answer #6 · answered by mjmsd 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2006-12-23 15:56:56 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋