For how long should my turkey be cooked? ?
Take it out when it reaches 170. Set it on the counter and cover with foil. It needs to "rest" to redistribute the juices and finish the cooking. It will reach 180 in about 20 minutes. Then you can carve it. If you carve too soon, you will lose the juices and it will be dry. If you bake all the way to 180 and pull it out, it will reach 190 or more on the counter and it will be dry.Make sure and baste often in the last hour of cooking.Good Luck Source(s): I'm a chef. 3 weeks ago Awesome! Thanks!
