These guidelines apply to both fresh and frozen turkey—if you’re cooking a frozen turkey, be sure to allow at least 24 hours of thawing for every 4 pounds of your bird. More Thanksgiving ...

For a stuffed turkey, allow 3 to 3½ hours for an 8- to 12-pound turkey; 3½ to 4 hours for a 12- to 14-pounder; 4 to 4¼ hours for a 14- to 18-pounder; 4¼ to 4¾ hours for an 18- to 20-pounder ...

Whether your turkey weighs 10 pounds or 20, we can explain how long to cook the turkey. Fact checked by Khara Scheppmann Medically reviewed by Jerlyn Jones, MS, MPA, RDN, LD, CLT When it comes to ...

Roasting your turkey in the oven. You will want to pre-heat your oven to 325ºF. Roasting times depend on the size of your bird and whether or not it is stuffed, adding 30 to 45 minutes for the ...

HOW BIG? For birds under 16 pounds, figure at least 1 pound per person (which accounts for bone weight). For larger turkeys, figure a bit less, as the bird will have a higher meat-to-bone ratio.

Thanksgiving Day traditions include roasting a turkey Credit: Getty Images - Getty How long does a turkey take to cook? You should cook your bird at 180C (fan oven), 375F, or Gas Mark 5.

As the Thanksgiving season approaches every November, the big question looms large in everyone's minds yet again: How long does it take to cook a turkey?. For starters, how long you should roast a ...

Before you tackle a holiday feast, find out how long it takes to cook a turkey. Here, get cook times for stuffed and unstuffed birds of every size. Skip to main content. 24/7 Help. For premium ...

How long does a turkey take to cook? You should cook your bird at 180C (fan oven), 375F, or Gas Mark 5. A 5lb bird takes around two hours to cook, a 10lb bird three hours and a 15lb bird takes ...