How To Cook A Turkey In A Roaster In The Oven. Lifting the lid will increase cooking time because roaster ovens lose their heat unlike regular ovens. Remove aluminum foil after 2 1 2 hours.
The turkey will self baste if you do not lift the lid so you don t have to baste it every 20 minutes like you do in your conventional oven. Countertop roaster ovens cook the bird more quickly than a regular oven and help keep it moist. Baste all over every 30 minutes with the juices on the bottom of the pan.
Do not lift lid during cooking time.
I ve read that roaster ovens effectively steam the turkey. The turkey will self baste if you do not lift the lid so you don t have to baste it every 20 minutes like you do in your conventional oven. Plus your oven stays free for your desserts and side dishes. Remove aluminum foil after 2 1 2 hours.
