How To Cook A Turkey In A Gas Oven According To Professional Chefs

There are a few small adjustments you may want to make if you're cooking a turkey in a gas oven.

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Defrosting
Food Safety
Instructions
How Long to Cook Turkey
Turkey
Water (optional)
Food-safe bucket or sealable bag that fits the turkey (optional)
Kosher salt (optional)
Roasting pan
Aluminum foil
Cotton butcher’s twine
Vegetable or olive oil or butter
Salt
Pepper
Root vegetables (optional)
Liquid (water or chicken stock)
Food thermometer

Turkey Weight Servings Cooking Time in Gas Oven Cooking Time in Gas Oven (Stuffed) 8-12 pounds 6-9 servings 2 hrs. 45 mins. - 3 hrs. 3 hrs. - 3 hrs. 30 mins. 12-14 pounds 9-11 servings 3 hrs. - 3 hrs. 45 mins. 3 hrs. 30 mins. - 4 hrs. 14-18 pounds 11-14 servings 3 hrs. 45 mins. - 4 hrs. 15 mins. 4 hrs. - 4 hrs. 15 mins. 18-20 pounds 14-16 servings 4 hrs. 15 mins. - 4 hrs. 30 mins. 4 hrs. 15 mins. - 4 hrs. 45 mins. 20-24 pounds 16-19 servings 4 hrs. 30 mins. - 5 hrs. 4 hrs. 45 mins. - 5 hrs. 15 mins. 24-30 pounds 19-24 servings 5 hrs. - 5 hrs. 15 mins. 5 hrs. 15 mins. - 6 hrs. 15 mins.

Source: National Turkey Federation

Phojanakong recommends against stuffing a turkey. So does the USDA. If you do opt to stuff your bird, you may need to cook the turkey for longer — the stuffing inside the turkey will need to reach 165 degrees Fahrenheit. That can occur after the bird’s cooked, so it can lead to dried-out turkey.

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