How to Check a Turkey's Temperature Remove the turkey from the oven completely (closing the door so it doesn't lose heat). Insert the instant-read thermometer into thickest part of the thigh ...

Within this temperature range, a spatchcocked turkey will take 10 to 12 minutes a pound to smoke. For most turkeys, that means at least an hour of cooking time, if not much more.

The turkey should be thawed breast side up and kept in its original, unopened wrapper, on a tray in the fridge, which must be at 40-degrees Fahrenheit or below.

"Cooked turkey and dishes made with turkey, such as a casserole, can be stored in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days or can be frozen to store longer," the website notes, adding all leftovers should ...

If the stuffing in your turkey has reached a temperature of 165°F, the temperature of the innermost part of the turkey's thigh is likely between 165°F to 185°F, at which point it is done.

The agency says that for optimal safety, stuffing should be cooked outside the bird, however if you cook inside, the center of the stuffing must also reach a minimum temperature of 165 degrees ...

How to safely thaw a frozen turkey Never thaw your turkey on the counter.This allows the raw meat to reach the temperature danger zone (40 to 140 degrees Fahrenheit) for a long period of time.

The turkey should be thawed breast side up and kept in its original, unopened wrapper, on a tray in the fridge, which must be at 40-degrees Fahrenheit or below.