Approximate roasting times for Turkey
For an oven at 325 F
Weight
Unstuffed Turkey
Stuffed Turkey
8-12 pounds
2 ¾ to 3 hours
3 to 3 ½ hours
12-14 pounds
3 to 3 ¾ hours
3 ½ to 4 hours
14-18 pounds
3 ¾ to 4 ½ hours
4 to 4 ½ hours
18-20 pounds
4 ¼ to 4 ½ hours
4 ¼ to 4 ¾ hours
20-24 pounds
4 ½ to 5 hours
4 ¾ to 5 ¼ hours
Roasting times will vary according to your oven type and temperature, degree of
thawing and roasting pan used. Begin checking for doneness about one hour before end
of recommended roasting time.
Check the turkey temperature
with a meat thermometer in the
thickest inner most part of the thigh.
The turkey is done if the temperature
reaches 165
degrees,
and juices run clear.