Turkey Cooking Calculator
Whole turkey and turkey breast, timed by weight so the holiday bird comes out right.
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Range for this cut: 8 lb – 24 lb
Whole Turkey (Unstuffed)
14 lb · Safe & Juicy
Instructions
- 1Preheat oven to 325°F and pat the turkey completely dry.
- 2Roast breast-up on a rack, tenting with foil once the skin is golden.
- 3Check the thigh and thickest part of the breast, avoiding bone.
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Pull temperature and total time (cook + rest) for every doneness across a range of weights.
| Doneness | 8 lb | 12 lb | 16 lb | 20 lb | 24 lb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Safe & Juicy | 160°F pull 2 hr 12 min total | 160°F pull 3 hr 16 min total | 160°F pull 4 hr 8 min total | 160°F pull 5 hr total | 160°F pull 5 hr 52 min total |
onlyrecipes.appHow the Turkey Cooking Calculator Works
This calculator combines your cut, weight, cooking method, and target doneness into a pull temperature and cook time based on standard heat-transfer rates for each method. Because every grill, oven, and stovetop runs a little differently, treat the time as a strong estimate and the pull temperature as the real finish line — always confirm with an instant-read thermometer in the thickest part of the meat.
Why Pull Temperature Matters More Than the Clock
Carryover cooking means the internal temperature keeps climbing for several minutes after the meat leaves the heat, as residual heat in the exterior continues moving inward. Pulling at the lower temperature shown above and resting for the time listed gets you to the true target temperature without overshooting into an overcooked result.