This turkey had a glaze added too soon in the roasting process!
This information is from a USDA Fact Sheet
Oven temperature – 325* – I prefer to start the roasting at 400*F, roast for 30 minutes then reduce the temperature to 325*F and continue roasting until the internal temperature of the bird is 165*F. When the turkey is removed from the oven and covered with foil, it will continue to cook and the temperature will rise to 170*F or so.
Do not add glazes until the last 10-20 minutes of cooking or your bird may turn out like the one in the picture!
Unstuffed
4 to 8 pounds (breast)- 1½ to 3¼ hours
8 to 12 pounds- 2¾ to 3 hours
12 to 14 pounds- 3 to 3¾ hours
14 to 18 pounds- 3¾ to 4¼ hours
18 to 20 pounds- 4¼ to 4½ hours
20 to 24 pounds- 4½ to 5 hours
Stuffed
4 to 6 pounds (breast) - Not usually applicable
6 to 8 pounds (breast)- 2½ to 3½ hours
8 to 12 pounds- 3 to 3½ hours
12 to 14 pounds 3½ to 4 hours
14 to 18 pounds 4 to 4¼ hours
18 to 20 pounds 4¼ to 4¾ hours
20 to 24 pounds 4¾ to 5¼ hours
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