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How Long to Cook a Turkey

I’ll never forget the Thanksgiving when the turkey didn’t finish in time for dinner. As a professional recipe developer, I ...
While the time estimates above offer a general idea of how long a turkey will take to cook, the absolute safest way to know if your turkey is done is to use a meat thermometer. If you are cooking a ...
The secret to a great deep-fried Thanksgiving turkey is very simple and direct: 3 minutes a pound, 340 degrees. The optimal size for a turkey that is to be fried is 10-12 pounds. Anything more than ...