How to Tell if a Turkey Is Done Without a Thermometer

Use this hack to see if your turkey is cooked.

Here’s what you gotta know.

In most cases, the deep thigh is the last part of the turkey to be done.

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It’s also best to ensure the bird isfully thawedbefore you start cooking to ensure it cooks evenly.

With certain preparations, like smoking, the turkey meat will remain pink.

You should cover your turkey with a tent of aluminum foil for most of the cooking time.

Covering it helps lock in the moisture, which increases your chances of having nice, juicy meat.

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