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A frozen turkey will take approximately one (1) day for every 4 pounds to defrost in the fridge - which is the best way to do it, though there are faster methods. Ideally, you want start defrosting upwards of a week in advance.

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.

A large, heavy-duty roasting pan with a rack.

Aromatics: 1 quartered white or yellow onion, 3 carrots, 3 celery stalks, fresh herbs (such as sage, and thyme).

1 20-lb turkey (for smaller birds, see cook times below).

What You Need for a Perfectly Cooked Turkey Follow these helpful tips and your turkey will be the star of the Thanksgiving table, guaranteed. Luckily, we're here to help ensure your bird is cooked perfectly - not dry as Uncle Bob's boots. You wouldn't win too many awards for hostess of the year if the turkey turns out completely inedible.

#Rest time for turkey plus

All you have to do is roll out the bar cart when guests arrive, plus bring the main attraction at dinnertime: That golden brown, perfectly cooked turkey everyone looks forward to!īut wait! When does the turkey need to go into the oven? And at what temperature? How long does it to take to cook a turkey? Should you have gotten up early to start cooking it? And- oh shoot - does it need to be defrosted first? You've encouraged folks to bring their favorite Thanksgiving side dishes and Thanksgiving desserts. This year, you're doing Thanksgiving potluck-style. You're mixing up a couple fall cocktail recipes. Family and friends will be pulling into the driveway soon. You've laid out your Thanksgiving table settings and set out tasteful Thanksgiving decorations.

You've spent hours-maybe even days-preparing.