Cook time on 21lb turkey

Answer 1

500 degrees F. first 30 minutes then reduce temp. to 325 degrees F. and roast 20 minutes per pound. Will be 4 and 1/2 hours approx. in total.

This is a response to the above recommendation of 4 and 1/2 hours:

It says to roast the turkey for 20 minutes per pound, then says 4 and 1/2 hours in total. Wouldn't a 21-pound turkey take 7 hours (21 pounds times 20 minutes equals 420 minutes, which is 7 hours)?

Answer 2

Roasting times for whole turkeys

Preheat your oven to 160°C (325°F) and use these cooking times to prepare roast turkey that's moist, tender and delicious 16 to 22 lb Un Stuffed Turkey 3 ½ - 4 hrs 16 to 22 lb Stuffed Turkey 4 - 4 ½ hrs Turkey is fully cooked and safe to eat when the meat thermometer reads 77°C or 170°F for an un-stuffed turkey and 82°C or 180°F for a stuffed turkey.

Answer 3

Roasting times for whole turkeys

Preheat your oven to 160°C (325°F) and use these cooking times to prepare roast turkey that's moist, tender and delicious 16 to 22 lb Un Stuffed Turkey 3 ½ - 4 hrs 16 to 22 lb Stuffed Turkey 4 - 4 ½ hrs Turkey is fully cooked and safe to eat when the meat thermometer reads 77°C or 170°F for an un-stuffed turkey and 82°C or 180°F for a stuffed turkey.

Answer 4

Roasting times for whole turkeys

Preheat your oven to 160°C (325°F) and use these cooking times to prepare roast turkey that's moist, tender and delicious 16 to 22 lb Un Stuffed Turkey 3 ½ - 4 hrs 16 to 22 lb Stuffed Turkey 4 - 4 ½ hrs Turkey is fully cooked and safe to eat when the meat thermometer reads 77°C or 170°F for an un-stuffed turkey and 82°C or 180°F for a stuffed turkey.

Answer 5

five pound turkey would be 1 hour 40 mins - 375 degrees

so just do a bit of calculating and your done

Answer 6

A 21.5 pound turkey should be cooked for about 4.5 hours. The turkey should be cooked at 325 degrees Fahrenheit.

Answer 7

21x20/60=7hr or until its done

Answer 8

approximately 4 1/2 hours at 350*