How to Cook A Turkey Properly
A step by step guide.
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, more than 45 million turkeys are cooked and eaten in the United States at Thanksgiving. Selecting, thawing and cooking a turkey will require a little planning to keep the Thanksgiving holiday safe and uneventful. Here’s how to properly cook the turkey so that guests will have fond recollections of the holiday season. Begin with the correct oven temperature set no lower than 325° F, preheating is not necessary. Place the turkey on a rack in a shallow roasting pan large enough to hold the turkey and a meat thermometer. For food safety and uniform doneness of the turkey, cook stuffing separately in a casserole dish. Use a food thermometer to check that the internal temperature of the stuffing …
