Turkey time?

[iGas]

How many hours for an unstuff 17 lbs turkey?
My cook book suggested 5.5 hours at 350F, and the internet suggested from 4~6 hours at 325F.

I set the timer for 4.5 hours at 350F.

 

[MagnusTheBrewer]

Be sure to leave it in the plastic bag to seal in the juices.

 

[BoomerD]

generally, 20 minutes/lb., so a 17 pound bird should require about 5 1/2 to 6 hours.

 

[iGas]

Be sure to leave it in the plastic bag to seal in the juices.

Oops! I forgot to keep it in the plastic bag that the turkey came in.

Soaked turkey in brine over night (2 gallons of water, 1.25 cup of salt, 2 limes, a few twigs of rosemary, couple teaspoons of cracked peppers, and 2 tablespoons of brown sugar).

generally, 20 minutes/lb., so a 17 pound bird should require about 5 1/2 to 6 hours.

That what my cook book suggested.

I'm going to make sure that I get 165~170F before I pull it out.

 

[techs]

Cook on High until it looks like this:

 

[MagnusTheBrewer]

At least tell me you left the bag of giblets in to promote a moist and tender breast.

 

[iGas]

At least tell me you left the bag of giblets in to promote a moist and tender breast.

Nope

I'm going to try beer for basting to see if it enhance the taste.

 

[techs]

Nope

I'm going to try beer for basting to see if it enhance the taste.

If you drink enough beer you won't care what it tastes like.

 

[iGas]

I plug the temperature probe in at 4.5 hours and it read 175F

Over cooked......it going to be dry. I should have keep a closer eye on it.