How to Keep Roasted Turkey Juicy

It's fairly easy to keep a roasted turkey moist.

Turkey does not have to be dull, dry and boring. It is fairly easy to keep a turkey juicy, moist and tender, both during and after cooking.

Things You'll Need

• Turkey

Instructions

1. Stuff the turkey with the bread or stuffing of your choice. Even if you do not eat the stuffing, it will help keep your turkey moist, juicy and tasty during cooking. You will need to cook it a bit longer so it heats evenly and thoroughly.

2. Poke holes throughout the turkey so the juices can drain into it. Put bacon or similar strips over it, then cover and put into the oven.

3. Baste the turkey every 30 minutes during oven cooking. Keep the temperature low and the bird covered until the last 15 to 30 minutes to brown the skin only.

4. Try turning the temperature down to 250 and roasting it slower for a longer period of time. Roast about 15 minutes per pound. Turkey is done when internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F with a quick read meat thermometer.

Tips & Warnings

• Use a separate oven thermometer ensure that your oven thermostat is working correctly.

• Use a instant read meat thermometer to check for doneness in the turkey thigh and breast.

• Never serve undercooked poultry.

References

• U.S. Department of Agriculture: Let's Talk Turkey

Resources

• Butterball.com