Recommended cook times and oven temperatures for roasting whole turkeys, breasts, thighs and drumsticks.

Arrange the turkey on the roasting rack, breast side down. Roast at 400°F for 20 minutes to brown the skin, then turn the temperature down to 325°F and roast until done.

Roast the turkey in the preheated convection oven for 2-2 ½ hours, or until the internal temperature of the thigh reaches 165°F (75°C). Baste the turkey occasionally with the pan drippings for ...

4) Temperature Check: Insert a thermometer into the thickest part of the turkey to ensure a precise temperature check. Roast in the oven until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.

Related: Why You Should Pre-Season Your Turkey Roast it right Let it sit Make sure to let the turkey rest at room temperature for an hour before roasting.

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This recipe for “Holiday Turkey,” courtesy Andrew Schloss’ “Cooking Slow” (Chronicle Books), calls for slow cooking the bird.

The seasoned uncooked turkey can be refrigerated overnight. Bring to room temperature before roasting. Originally appeared in Food & Wine magazine, November 2017. Reprinted with permission. Food ...

Below, you’ll find approximate cooking times and suggested temperatures for roasting each cut of the turkey. The USDA, at usda.gov, has a handy chart for how long it would take to cook each cut ...

Arrange the turkey on the roasting rack, breast side down. Roast at 400°F for 20 minutes to brown the skin, then turn the temperature down to 325°F and roast until done.

Spatchcocking encourages more even cooking, which allows you to roast at a higher temperature and results in the breast and thighs being ready nearly simultaneously.