How Long Does it
Take to Roast a Turkey ?
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• If it is stuffed, about 20 minutes to the
pound. If unstuffed, 12-15 minutes to the
pound.
• But the most important thing is to check it
with a meat thermometer! Poultry is done
at 160 degrees. And check the breast, NOT
the legs. The legs will be done more
quickly than the breast.

• It will continue to cool about 20 minutes
after you take it out of the oven. I take
mine out at 155, cover it with foil and check
it in 20 minutes. You can also put it on a
platter and cover it well while you make the
gravy in the roasting pan. Resting the meat
also gives it the opportunity to reabsorb the
juices and makes carving easier and the
meat more moist. (This applies to most
roasted meat and poultry, not just turkey.)

• Don't forget to baste with broth/wine
every 20 minutes of so. If the turkey starts
to get too brown on the legs and top, lay a
piece of wet cheesecloth or foil to protect
while it finishes cooking.

How Long Does it
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