Is it better to cook stuffing inside of the turkey?
But stuffing is soft and porous by nature. That's the main reason to cook stuffing inside a turkey: The bread cubes soak up roasting turkey juices and transform into incredible-tasting flavor bombs. That means the stuffing needs to reach a safe temperature (165°), so it won't make you sick.
Do you cook a stuffed turkey at 325 or 350?
If you're determined to stuff the turkey, you'll want to leave it in the oven at 325°F for 20-25 minutes per pound. We'll also recommend covering the turkey (especially the wings and drumsticks) with a loose tent of aluminum foil about halfway through cooking, to keep them from drying out or burning.
How long does it take to cook a fully stuffed turkey?
Cooking Time for a Stuffed Turkey.
For 10- to 12-pound turkey, roast 3¼ hours to 3½ hours..
For 12- to 14-pound turkey, roast 3½ to 4 hours..
For 14- to 18-pound turkey, roast 4 to 4¼ hours..
For 18- to 20-pound turkey, roast 4¼ to 4¾ hours..
For 20- to 24-pound turkey, roast 4¾ to 5¼ hours..
Do you put water in the bottom of the roasting pan for turkey?
"Often consumers will inquire about adding water to the bottom of their roasting pans. We do not recommend adding water to the bottom of the pan. Cooking a turkey with steam is a moist heat-cook method and is acceptable, sure, but is not the preferred method for cooking your turkey."