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Roasting the turkey. It cooks at 350°F, slightly cooler than the Test Kitchen's preferred temp of 375°F. At this point, I was confused by Butterball's directions for how long to cook the turkey ...
The number one question the Butterball Turkey Talk-Line fields every year is how long it takes to thaw a turkey. This isn't surprising, considering the answer is longer than most people want to hear.
To get in touch with a turkey expert, call 1-800-BUTTERBALL or text 844-877-3456. For questions on food safety, you can also ask an expert at the United States Department of Agriculture.
Butterball suggests one-and-a-half to two pounds of turkey per person, which will allow for each guest to have more than enough meat at the dinner table, plus a sufficient amount for leftovers.
Butterball recommends against stuffing its new turkey. "The Cook From Frozen Turkey cannot and should not be stuffed, as it would pose a food safety risk. Your stuffing must be prepared and cooked ...
You can actually shop very far in advance, as Butterball says you can store a turkey in a freezer for up to 2 years, although the USDA promotes using frozen turkey within 1 year for best results.
How long you cook it depends on its size, but Butterball recommends you start checking its temperature after 4 hours, until breast and thigh reach 170 F. The average cook time is about 5 hours ...
Stuffed: 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 hours. Related: 15 Best Thanksgiving Turkey Recipes. 8 to 12 Pounds (Breast) Cooking Time. Unstuffed: 2 3/4 to 3 hours Stuffed: 3 to 3 1/2 hours. 12 to 14 Pounds (Breast ...