Why should you cook turkey upside down?

Table of Contents:

1. Why should you cook turkey upside down?
2. Should you cook a turkey breast up or down?
3. How long do I cook a stuffed turkey per pound?

Why should you cook turkey upside down?

Why You Should Cook Turkey Upside Down Also, by roasting upside down, all the juices will run down the bird and into the breast. White meat, like breast meat, tends to cook up a bit drier, so this can help make it a bit more succulent.

Should you cook a turkey breast up or down?

Cook the turkey breast-side down. While the turkey roasts, the juices fall down towards the breast, resulting in the most succulent meat. The breast is also more protected from the heat, which helps keep it from getting too dried out. Use a meat thermometer to take out any guess work of when the turkey is done.

How long do I cook a stuffed turkey per pound?

Mix stuffing and lightly fill cavity. Allow 1/2 to 3/4 cup stuffing per pound of turkey. It is safer to understuff than to overstuff the turkey. Stuffing expands during cooking....Stuffed Roast Turkey.

Unstuffed
8 to 12 pounds	2 3/4 to 3 hours
20 to 24 pounds	4 1/2 to 5 hours
Stuffed
8 to 12 pounds	3 to 3 1/2 hours