How long should a 15lb turkey cook?

Table of Contents:

1. How long should a 15lb turkey cook?
2. What is the cooking time for turkey per pound?
3. Should you put stuffing in Turkey?
4. What do you put inside a turkey?
5. Should I put butter on my turkey?
6. Should my turkey be room temperature before cooking?
7. Should you cook a turkey covered or uncovered?
8. When should I buy my Thanksgiving turkey?
9. How long do you cook turkey uncovered?
10. Are Butterball turkeys better?
11. What size turkey is best?
12. Do turkeys go on sale after Thanksgiving?

How long should a 15lb turkey cook?

If your turkey weighs 15 to 16 pounds, roast it at:

1. 425°F for 3 to 3¼ hours.
2. 400°F for 3¼ to 3½ hours.
3. 350°F for 3½ to 3¾ hours.
4. 325°F for 3¾ to 4 hours.

What is the cooking time for turkey per pound?

We recommend roasting turkey at 350 degrees F for 13 minutes per pound for an unstuffed turkey.

Should you put stuffing in Turkey?

Pre-cooked and cooled stuffing should not be used for the turkey -- eat this separately. Cook stuffing and immediately place it in your turkey's cavity. Stuff loosely -- about 3/4 cup per pound of turkey. Don't stuff turkeys that will be grilled, smoked, fried or microwaved.

What do you put inside a turkey?

Place the turkey in a large roasting pan. Liberally salt and pepper the inside of the turkey cavity. Stuff the cavity with the bunch of thyme, halved lemon, quartered onion, and the garlic. Brush the outside of the turkey with the butter mixture and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Should I put butter on my turkey?

Don't butter your bird Placing butter under the skin won't make the meat juicier, though it might help the skin brown faster. However, butter is about 17 percent water, and it will make your bird splotchy, says López-Alt. Instead, rub the skin with vegetable oil before you roast.

Should my turkey be room temperature before cooking?

First, Bring Your Bird to Room Temp Your turkey will cook more evenly and faster if you start it out at room temperature so remove the turkey from the refrigerator 1 hour before roasting.

Should you cook a turkey covered or uncovered?

Always cook your turkey until the skin is a light golden color. Cover your roasting pan with a lid or foil and cook covered for 2 hours (depending on size of your bird) and uncovered for the remaining time. ... However, basting will not make your turkey moister, but it promotes even browning of the skin.

When should I buy my Thanksgiving turkey?

The sell-by date is seven days after the bird was processed. The turkey will be good for up to two days in the fridge after this date, but you'll need to cook or freeze it by then so it won't spoil.

How long do you cook turkey uncovered?

Roast the turkey uncovered in a 325°F oven for 2 hours. (Note: Roasting the turkey uncovered at the start of the bake time will increase the browning, so keep an eye on it.)

Are Butterball turkeys better?

Butterball turkeys are of the highest quality product and will be sure to impress your guests. ... We pre-brine directly in the breast meat ensuring you can take the turkey from the packaging to your pan without a lot of additional preparation before cooking and enjoy the most tender and juicy turkey possible.

What size turkey is best?

Choosing the Right Size Turkey When choosing a turkey to serve on Thanksgiving, figure 1 1/2 pounds per person. If you are serving 10 people on Thanksgiving, choose a bird that is 15 to 20 pounds. Smaller birds that weigh less than 12 pounds have a smaller meat-to-bone ratio, so figure two pounds per person.

Do turkeys go on sale after Thanksgiving?

The month of November is one of the best times of year to buy turkey on sale. You should easily find whole, frozen birds for less than $1 per pound, and some grocery stores will even offer a free turkey with purchases over a certain dollar amount, or when you buy your Christmas ham along with it.