Say goodbye to dry Thanksgiving turkey.
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For aperfect Thanksgiving turkeygolden on the outside and tender on the insidetemperature matters!
Heres what temperature to cook a turkey so it stays juicy and delicious.
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Starting the turkey in a hot oven gets the skin crispy and burnishedjust what you want.
Smoked Turkey
Fora smoked turkey, you want to aim a bit lower than 425 degrees.
Instead, set your smoker to 325 to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Within this temperature range, a spatchcocked turkey will take 10 to 12 minutes a pound to smoke.
For most turkeys, that means at least an hour of cooking time, if not much more.
Grilled Turkey
Forgrilled turkey, follow the same general premise of roasting.
For a golden top, finish it off by broiling the surface in the oven.
This method is less reliable than the thermometer approach, but its still effective.
Frequently Asked Questions
A turkey is done when the internal temperature reaches a minimum of 165 degrees.
Once a turkey is cooked to 165 degrees, it is considered ready and safe to eat.
Generally speaking, you should allow for at least 20 minutes per pound.
