The Basics: How to Cook a Turkey
Need to know how to cook a turkey? We’ve got you covered—with tips on what size turkey you should buy, how long it’ll take to cook, and what tools you need to pull it off. Caveat: There are countless methods for roasting a Thanksgiving turkey (and that’s before you even get into grilled turkey and deep fried turkey), but we’re going with one of the most basic because it always works. What Size Turkey Do You Need? A fairly standard 12-15 pound turkey will feed between 6-8 people as part of a meal, so scale up or down as needed. How and When to Thaw a Turkey Don’t forget this step! Unless you buy a fresh heritage bird, your turkey...