How do you cook a 13 pound turkey overnight?

Table of Contents:

1. How do you cook a 13 pound turkey overnight?
2. How long do I cook a 13 lb stuffed turkey?
3. How do you steam a turkey in the oven?
4. Do you baste turkey while cooking?

How do you cook a 13 pound turkey overnight?

How to Cook a Turkey Overnight

1. When you're starting to think about going to bed, preheat your oven to somewhere between 170-180ºF. ...
2. Roast the turkey while you sleep and get ready in the morning (as long as 9-11 hours). ...
3. Remove the foil and take the turkey's temperature with an instant-read thermometer. ...
4. Let the turkey rest for 20-30 minutes.

How long do I cook a 13 lb stuffed turkey?

Cooking time takes longer for a stuffed turkey. For example, a 20 pound stuffed turkey will take 4 1/4 to 5 1/4 hours to cook. (See timetable below)....Stuffed Roast Turkey.

Unstuffed
8 to 12 pounds	2 3/4 to 3 hours
Stuffed
8 to 12 pounds	3 to 3 1/2 hours
12 to 14 pounds	3 1/2 to 4 hours

How do you steam a turkey in the oven?

Pour 2 cups of boiling water into the tin with the onions and cover the whole thing with a double layer of foil. Make sure that it's well sealed around the edges. Put the tray in the oven and cook for 30 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6 for the remaining cooking time.

Do you baste turkey while cooking?

Basting is optional when roasting a turkey. To ensure a moist turkey, the key is to not overcook it. ... If you choose to baste the bird, do so every 30 minutes. Be sure to check out a few other ideas on adding flavor and moisture to your holiday turkey.