Whole Turkey Baked Recipe. The rule of thumb is 15 minutes per pound of turkey cooking on 325 or when a thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh reads 180 degrees f although some folks say 165 is safe. This juicy whole roast turkey is amazing.
Turkey part cooking times. Once the turkey has reached an internal temperature of 180 f remove it from the oven and let it rest approximately 15 minutes before carving. She would prepare the turkey the day before thanksgiving and then she would slow cook the whole turkey in the oven overnight.
A juicy whole turkey recipe made completely in the slow cooker.
Add the zest and juice of the lemon and 1 teaspoon of thyme leaves to the butter mixture. Looking for whole turkey recipes. This recipe is for a 12 16 pound turkey. The rule of thumb is 15 minutes per pound of turkey cooking on 325 or when a thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh reads 180 degrees f although some folks say 165 is safe.
