What Temperature To Cook A Turkey In An Oven. Lift turkey onto platter and let stand for 15 minutes before carving. Think about 2 to 2 1 4 hours to cook.
Roast until the skin is a light golden color then cover the breast loosely with a foil tent to prevent further browning. 8 to 12 lbs. How to cook a turkey overnight.
Cut 6 slits across top of the oven bag to allow steam to escape then tuck ends of oven bag into the pan.
Bake until turkey registers 165 degrees in thickest portion of thigh and breast in several places. Cooking time minutes per pound oven temp. Think about 2 to 2 1 4 hours to cook. When the turkey is done remove from the oven and allow to stand for 20 30 minutes before carving.