To cook a turkey in a roaster, you can follow these general guidelines. Preheat the roaster to its highest setting, which is typically around 450°F. Then, roast the turkey for 30 minutes at this high temperature before lowering the temperature to 325°F for the remaining cooking time. The total cooking time is about 8-10 minutes per pound for an unstuffed bird. Use a meat thermometer to ensure the internal temperature of the thickest part of the turkey thigh reaches 165°F. Let the turkey rest for 20 minutes before carving. Here are some specific instructions from the search results:
- Tastes of Lizzy T recommends roasting the turkey at 325°F, with a total cooking time of about 8-10 minutes per pound for an unstuffed bird. The internal temperature should reach 165°F, but they prefer it to reach 170°F
- Food.com suggests preheating the roaster to its highest setting, around 450-500°F, and then lowering the temperature after 30 minutes of roasting. They also recommend a total cooking time of about 15-18 minutes per pound for a 20.5 lb turkey
- Food Love advises cooking the turkey at 400°F for 1 hour, then lowering the temperature to 350°F until the internal temperature reaches 170°F. They also recommend using a meat thermometer to check for doneness
- A Reddit user suggests cooking the turkey at 450°F for 30 minutes, then lowering the temperature to 325°F for the remaining cooking time, which is about 15 minutes per pound
It's important to note that the specific cooking time and temperature may vary based on the size of the turkey and the roaster you are using. Always use a meat thermometer to ensure the turkey is fully cooked.
