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160° to 165☏ (70° to 74☌) in the center of the stuffing (if the turkey is stuffed).170° to 175☏ (77° to 80☌) in the thickest part of the breast, just above the rib bones.180° to 185☏ (82° to 85☌) deep in the thigh also, juices should be clear, not pink, when the thigh muscle is pierced deeply.The turkey is cooked when it reaches the following internal temperatures: Use your instant-read thermometer to test for peak flavor and moistness. Use the roasting schedule below as a guideline, and start checking for doneness 1/2 hour before the recommended time ends. Image: Roasting pan with rack for turkey.

See the cooking times below for an idea of how long your bird will take to roast, and start checking your meat thermometer until it’s done cooking.

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When the skin is a light golden color and the turkey is about two-thirds done, shield the breast loosely with a tent of lightweight foil to prevent overcooking of the breast.

Baste the turkey with juices several times throughout cooking.

Place into a preheated 325☏ (165☌) oven.

Season the bird with salt and pepper, to your taste.

Brush or rub the skin with olive or coconut oil or softened butter to prevent drying of the skin and to enhance the golden color.

Place your thawed or fresh turkey breast up on a flat rack in your roasting pan, which should be 2 to 2-1/2 inches deep.

Add broth or water (about 1/4 inch) to the bottom of the roasting pan to avoid any burning.

Add some aromatics to the turkey cavity, such as garlic cloves, celery, carrots, bay leaves, and herbs.

If you’re cooking stuffing inside your turkey, truss it (tie up the turkey’s legs and wings).

Once defrosted, remove gizzards (the sack containing the neck and innards).

Allow one day of defrosting for every four pounds of turkey.

Leave time for defrosting! If your turkey is frozen, it needs to be defrosted in a refrigerator.

Also, make sure you have a meat thermometer so you can remove the turkey at the peak of flavor overcooking is one of the most common problems. You’ll need a good roasting pan with a rack the pan should be heavy enough so it does not bend.

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