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Cook Thanksgiving Turkey
Master the art of Thanksgiving with our guide on 'How Long to Cook a Turkey'.
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Prep Time
25
minutes
mins
Cook Time
3
hours
hrs
Total Time
3
hours
hrs
25
minutes
mins
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American
Servings
8
Ingredients
12
lbs
whole turkey
4
tablespoons
melted butter or oil
2
teaspoons
salt
1
teaspoon
black pepper
Fresh herbs
rosemary, thyme, sage
Instructions
Begin by preheating your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Remove the giblets from the turkey cavity and pat the turkey dry with paper towels.
Season the turkey inside and out with salt, pepper, and herbs.
Brush the turkey with melted butter or oil.
Place the turkey on a rack in a roasting pan and roast in the preheated oven. Refer to the cooking times below based on the weight of your turkey.
Keyword
Thanksgiving