What temperature to cook a turkey

Yields:

8 - 10 serving(s)

Whether you're roasting your first bird for Friendsgiving or hosting Thanksgiving dinner for the 26th time, use this handy guide to roast the perfect holiday turkey.

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How To Make Oven-Roasted Turkey

INGREDIENTS

• Whole Turkey: Most turkeys are sold frozen, but if you can get your hands on a fresh turkey, go for it!
  How to cook a turkey for beginners

  This recipe calls for a 12-lb. bird, but if you think you need something larger, check out our handy guide about how much turkey you'll need per person.

• Kosher Salt: Salt is arguably the second most important part of this recipe because that’s what creates the base for the dry brine.

  The salt is what forces the moisture from within the turkey, creating a concentrated brine on the surface for the turkey to

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