How long should a 20 lb turkey cook at 325?

Table of Contents:

1. How long should a 20 lb turkey cook at 325?
2. How long can the turkey sit after cooking?
3. How long does it take to fry a 20 pound turkey at 300 degrees?
4. How long does it take to fry a 20lb turkey?
5. How much oil do I need to deep fry a 20lb turkey?

How long should a 20 lb turkey cook at 325?

If you're baking it at 325°F (the lowest temperature the USDA recommends), you'll need to bake a 20-lb turkey in the oven for 4 to 5 hours if it's unstuffed, and 4 ¼ to 5 ¼ hours if it's stuffed.

How long can the turkey sit after cooking?

2 hours

How long does it take to fry a 20 pound turkey at 300 degrees?

At this point, you will want to measure the temperature of the oil, which will drop when the turkey is first lowered into the pot. Keep the oil temperature above 300 degrees. In just a short time, the oil temperature will begin to rise again. Cook the turkey for 3 1/2 minutes per pound.

How long does it take to fry a 20lb turkey?

Fry turkeys that are 10 to 13 pounds for 3 minutes per pound, and for turkeys from 14 to 20 pounds, cook for 3 1/2 minutes per pound. A 10-pound turkey will take about 30 minutes. A 20-pound turkey will require about 1 hour, 10 minutes. Cook until the internal temperature reaches between 180 and 190 degrees Fahrenheit.

How much oil do I need to deep fry a 20lb turkey?

How Much Peanut Oil For Frying a Turkey?

Turkey Size	How Much Oil You Need
13 Pounds	4-5 Gallons of Oil
14 Pounds	5 Gallons of Oil
15 Pounds	5 Gallons of Oil
20 Pounds	5-6 Gallons