Thanksgiving is here, and that means you need turkey cooking times per pound – how long should you cook your turkey?  It depends on the weight, as larger birds will require more time, while smaller birds will be ready relatively quickly.

In addition to determining how long to cook a turkey, you should figure out how long to let it rest after cooking. While turkey cooking times per pound are important, giving your turkey a rest before carving is important as well – this helps it retain moisture. In addition, Iron Chef‘s Bobby Flay suggests pouring chicken stock over your turkey meat once carved to add moisture and flavor.  Whether it’s a Butterball turkey or not, this trick will work every time.

These times refer to a cooking temperature of 325 degrees Fahrenheit.

6 to 8 lbs (3.0 to 3.5 kg)
Unstuffed: 2 1/2 to 2 3/4 hours
Stuffed: 3 to 3 1/2 hours

8 to 10 lbs (3.5 to 4.5 kg)
Unstuffed:2 3/4 to 3 hours
Stuffed: 3 1/4 to 3 1/2 hours

10 to 12 lbs (4.5 to 5.5 kg)
Unstuffed: 3 to 3 1/4 hours
Stuffed: 3 1/2 to 3 3/4 hours

12 to 16 lbs (5.5 to 7.0 kgs)
Unstuffed: 3 1/4 to 3 1/2 hours
Stuffed: 3 3/4 to 4 hours

16 to 22 lbs (7.0 to 10.0 kgs)
Unstuffed: 3 1/2 to 4 hours
Stuffed: 4 to 4 1/2 hours Read More

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