cooking a 30lb turkey how many hour?

Answer 1

Open Pan Method" NTF Roasting Guidelines for a Fresh or Thawed Turkey
Roast in a 325 degrees F Conventional Oven on the Lowest Oven Rack
Weight Unstuffed Turkey Stuffed Turkey
8 to 12 pounds 2 3/4 to 3 hours 3 to 3 1/2 hours
12 to 14 pounds 3 to 3 3/4 hours 3 1/2 to 4 hours
14 to 18 pounds 3 3/4 to 4 1/4 hours 4 to 4 1/4 hours
18 to 20 pounds 4 1/4 to 4 1/2 hours 4 1/4 to 4 3/4 hours
20 to 24 pounds 4 1/2 to 5 hours 4 3/4 to 5 1/4 hours
24 to 30 pounds 5 to 5 1/4 hours 5 1/4 to 6 1/4 hours

Cooking time varies depending on if bird was completely thawed, stuffed, and characterisitcs of the oven (ovens do cook at different temperatures even if you hafve the knob on 325). Start checking the bird temp frequently within a half hour of the recommended cook time.

When measuring the temperature of the whole bird, follow these procedures:
Insert thermometer in the deepest part of breast or thigh. The thermometer should reach 170ºF in the breast or 180ºF in the thigh.
When inserting the thermometer in the breast, insert from the side. The thermometer is easier to read and more accurate than when inserted from the top.
To measure the temperature of turkey parts and products, follow the same procedure of inserting the thermometer in the deepest part of the piece.

Answer 2

Good Lord you're asking that question now?! That bird should have been in the oven by now if you plan on eating it today. It's 9:30 am here not sure what time it is where you are or what time your guests are arriving but you might want to call the Butterball hot line (1-800-BUTTERBALL). Good luck!

PS, if you're stuffing it, it will take longer to cook.

Answer 3

15 minutes per pound at 325 degrees. It should rest at least 1/2 hour before carving

Answer 4

6 hrs at 325 F after thawing.