Turkey Question

[doxdogy]

I know it sounds silly asking this question. But, with all the cleaning and cooking I have been doing I think my brain blew a fuse. According to FoodTV website a 22 lb turkey would cook in 4 hours and 24 minutes at 350. So, if I am cooking it at 325 how much longer would I need to cook it? It sounds silly but I am so use to cooking at 325 that I just cook it at this temp. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[nativetxn]

I have no idea how much longer you would have to cook the turkey. Don't you think you could just adjust the thermostat to 350?

 

[SuiteDisney]

My dear MIL was the best cook I ever met and she always said that it takes 25 minutes per pound to cook a turkey (325). Four and a half hours aren't going to cook a 22 pound turkey in the oven at 325 or 350. You're going to need more like 10 hours.

Now, if you wanted to deep-fry it, it would take 4 minutes per pound.

 

[Kermit]

According to Butterball's website, it will take 4 to 4-1/2 hours at 325.

Butterball link

 

[kinlaw6450]

My turkey is 21 pounds and the packaging says to cook it for 5 hours at 350. Would it be possible for you to cook at 350 just this once??

 

[piratesmate]

Good old Betty Crocker says to use 325. Her time table says 20 to 24 lbs should take 6 1/2 to 7 hours. She recommends using a loose tent of foil. My birds never take as long as she says because I use a covered roaster.

If Butterball is saying 4 to 4 1/2 hours I guess that explains why the turkey is always pink & tough when my sister does hers. I like mine to fall off the bone.