I am 23 year-old woman that is asking for advice on how to prepare and cook a turkey for the first time.?

First remember to take the neck and other stuff out of the cavity of the Turkey- reserve them if you want to make a great gravy out of them- Rinse the turkey off under cool water and pat dry





Take a stick of butter and rub the turkey down with butter and get some butter under the skin of the turkey. Season it with poultry seasoning, salt and pepper. Don't forget to season the cavity.





tuck the ankles of the bird into the pocket of skin at the tail end. Tuck the wings behind the bird.





Cook the turkey breast down at 400 degrees for 30 minutes





Turn the turkey back over cover with a tent foil and cook at 325 until done.


Take the turkey's temperature don't rely on the pop up thing.





Thickest part of the breast should be 165 degrees


Thickest part of the thigh should be 170 to 175 degrees





8 to 12 pounds 2 3/4 to 3 hours


12 to 14 pounds 3 to 3 3/4 hours


14 to 18 pounds 3 3/4 to 4 1/4 hours


18 to 20 pounds 4 1/4 to 4 1/2 hours


20 to 24 pounds 4 1/2 to 5 hours








Take the turkey out and let it rest for 30 minutesI am 23 year-old woman that is asking for advice on how to prepare and cook a turkey for the first time.?
i always had good luck with the plastic oven bags when i started cooking be sure to give yourself enough timeI am 23 year-old woman that is asking for advice on how to prepare and cook a turkey for the first time.?
the neatest thing i have ever found to cook a turkey is a turkey bag. i believe it is from reynolds co. you just flour the bag, put the turkey in and set it in a cake pan or roaster. let it cook on its own until the timer pops out! it is the single easiest way to go and very easy instructions!
Don't be intemidated by the bird! Cooking a Thanksgiving meal can be fun and rewarding.


The webpage below has everything you need to know. Best of Luck and Happy Thanksgiving!
allrecipes.com has a shitload of recipes
i am a single man of 61 now.i made my 1st turkey several years ago.all i did was thaw it in the fridge,get up early,toss it in a baking bag and put it in the oven and go back to bed.it turned out fine.