What Temperature Do You Roast A Butterball Turkey. Allow the turkey and stuffing to stand for 15 minutes before carving. Cooking a butterball turkey for the very first time can be nerve racking and that thawed turkey sitting on the counter looking at you can be very intimidating.
The temperature must be 180 f 82 c in the thigh and minimum 165 f 74 c deep in the center of the stuffing. Cover and cook on low up to 8 hours or on high up to 4 hours until a minimum internal temperature of 165ºf as measured with a meat thermometer. Roasting time will vary if turkey is covered or placed in an oven cooking bag.
Roast uncovered according to cooking schedule or until meat thermometer in center of breast roast reaches 170 f and in center of turkey roast reaches 175 f.
About half an hour before you expect the turkey to be cooked you should check temperatures. During final hour check internal temperature by inserting thermometer into thickest part of roast or breast. Place roast skin side up on a flat roasting rack in 2 inch deep roasting pan. Add cup liquid.
