How Long to Cook A20Lb Turkey

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The standard advice is 13 minutes per pound for an unstuffed bird at 325°F, and 15 minutes per pound if you’ve shoved a bunch of soggy bread inside. For a 20-pounder, that works out to about 4 hours and 20 minutes (unstuffed) or 5 hours (stuffed). But here’s the kicker: ovens lie.

Your oven’s internal thermometer is a compulsive liar. It might say 325°F, but the turkey is still shivering in there with goosebumps. Always use an instant-read thermometer, or you’ll serve a turkey that qualifies as a biohazard. The magic number is 165°F in the thickest part of the thigh—not the breast, not the wishbone, and definitely not your cat’s curious nose.

The "Stuffed vs. Unstuffed" Drama

If you stuff the turkey, you’re signing up for extra time. Stuffing acts like a soggy, delicious sponge that steals heat. A stuffed 20-pounder can take 5 to 5.5 hours, and that stuffing itself must hit 165°F too. Pro tip: if you’re short on time, bake the stuffing separately in a dish. Nobody will know, and you’ll avoid a salmonella Christmas.

Surprising fact: Benjamin Franklin wanted the turkey to be the national bird, not the bald eagle. Why? Because turkeys are “more respectable.” But even Franklin would agree that a 20-pound bird needs a good 4-plus hours to not taste like a feather-covered tire. He’d also say that stuffing is a terrible idea for a national symbol.

The Perfect Oven Temperature for Cooking a 20 lb Turkey