15 pound turkey (without stuffing) cooktime and heat?!
Answers: I have a turkey, its 15 pounds but im not sure how long i should keep it in the oven, and how much heat should be used. Should I cover it with foil, or keep it foil-less? Im cooking it without stuffing by the way
Oven at 325F - for 3 to 3 1/2 hours.
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Open Pan Method" NTF Roasting Guidelines for a Fresh or Thawed Turkey
Roast in a 325 degrees F Conventional Oven on the Lowest Oven Rack
Weight Unstuffed Turkey Stuffed Turkey
8 to 12 pounds 2 3/4 to 3 hours 3 to 3 1/2 hours
12 to 14 pounds 3 to 3 3/4 hours 3 1/2 to 4 hours
14 to 18 pounds 3 3/4 to 4 1/4 hours 4 to 4 1/4 hours
18 to 20 pounds 4 1/4 to 4 1/2 hours 4 1/4 to 4 3/4 hours
20 to 24 pounds 4 1/2 to 5 hours 4 3/4 to 5 1/4 hours
24 to 30 pounds 5 to 5 1/4 hours 5 1/4 to 6 1/4 hours
Cooking time varies depending on if bird was completely thawed, stuffed, and characterisitcs of the oven (ovens do cook at different temperatures even if you hafve the knob on 325). Start checking the bird temp frequently within a half hour of the recommended cook time.
When measuring the temperature of the whole bird, follow these procedures:
Insert thermometer in the deepest part of breast or thigh. The thermometer should reach 170oF in the breast or 180oF in the thigh.
When inserting the thermometer in the breast, insert from the side. The thermometer is easier to read and more accurate than when inserted from the top.
Be sure to insert a thermometer into each bird.
To measure the temperature of turkey parts and products, follow the same procedure of inserting the thermometer in the deepest part of the piece.
You need to cook your 15 pound turkey at 325 degrees for 3.75 to 4.25 hours and you should probably keep it foil-less. You will know when your turkey is done when you stick a thermometer in the breast or thigh and it reads 170 degrees.
Remember to wait atleast 20-30 minutes after the turkey is done to start carving, so all the yummy juices stay in it!