Introduction

If you’re planning on cooking a turkey this Thanksgiving, then you’re likely wondering how long it will take to cook. A 16-pound turkey takes up to two hours per pound to be fully cooked, but the exact time can vary depending on the size of your oven, the fat content in your meat and how long it takes to reach a steady temperature. Once you’ve determined how long you want to cook your bird, preheat your oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. Place the turkey in a roasting pan and baste with melted butter or olive oil. Cook for 30 minutes per pound or until a thermometer inserted into the topmost part of the breast reads 165 degrees Fahrenheit

The size of the turkey you choose will affect how long it takes to cook.

The size of the turkey you choose will affect how long it takes to cook. A larger turkey requires more time than a smaller one, but this isn’t always the case. For example, if you’re cooking two turkeys side by side in an oven at 350 degrees F (176 C), one 16-pounder may be done before its smaller counterpart because it started out colder than its counterpart and therefore has taken less time for all parts of its interior to reach safe temperature levels.

This is why it’s important that you use a meat thermometer when cooking any kind of poultry or meat product–you want to make sure your food reaches safe temperatures before serving!

A 16-pound turkey takes up to two hours per pound to be fully cooked, but the exact time can vary depending on the size of your oven, the fat content in your meat and how long it takes to reach a steady temperature.

How long do you cook a 16-pound turkey? The answer depends on several factors, including the size of your oven and how long it takes to reach a steady temperature.

Cooking time also depends on the size of your turkey. A 16-pound turkey takes up to two hours per pound to be fully cooked, but the exact time can vary depending on whether or not it has been brined or injected with liquid (which increases its weight). If you’re concerned about overcooking your bird, try using an instant-read thermometer like this one from ThermoWorks instead of relying solely on guesswork for determining doneness; remember that when cooking poultry and other meats at high temperatures (such as roasting), internal temperatures rise faster than they would in other methods such as braising or stewing because there’s less moisture left inside after cooking begins–meaning less time spent waiting around for things like juices from roasting meat drippings from pan drippings from roasted vegetables etcetera…

Once you’ve determined how long you want to cook your bird, preheat your oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.

Once you’ve determined how long you want to cook your bird, preheat your oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. Place the turkey in a roasting pan, baste it with melted butter or olive oil and cook for 30 minutes per pound (or until a thermometer inserted into the topmost part of its breast reads 165 degrees Fahrenheit).

Place the turkey in a roasting pan and baste with melted butter or olive oil.

When you’re ready to cook your turkey, place it in a roasting pan and baste with melted butter or olive oil. This will help keep the meat moist and add flavor. If you don’t baste your turkey, it will be dry when finished cooking.

Cook for 30 minutes per pound or until a thermometer inserted into the topmost part of the breast reads 165 degrees Fahrenheit.

You can check the temperature of the turkey by inserting a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the breast. The turkey is done when its internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.

The thermometer should be inserted into the topmost part of your turkey, where it will pick up heat from both sides and give you an accurate readout on what’s happening in there.

A 16 lb turkey will take at least 2 hours per pound

The time it takes to cook a turkey depends on several factors, including the oven size and your specific bird. Most 16 lb turkeys will take at least 2 hours per pound to reach their desired internal temperature (165 degrees Fahrenheit). You’ll need to preheat your oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit before you put your turkey in it–this will help ensure that the heat is distributed evenly throughout the bird as it cooks. If possible, use an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part of thigh or drumstick; if this doesn’t work well due to bone blocking access, try using one inserted between breast meat and skin instead. Once you’ve determined how long you want to cook your bird (and set up everything else), place it on its side in roasting pan with legs facing outwards so juices won’t drip onto rack below; then pour 1 cup water into bottom of pan before placing rack atop liquid-filled container (this prevents drippings from burning).

Conclusion

After calculating the time and temperature, you can begin to cook your turkey. Place it in a roasting pan with melted butter or olive oil and cook for 30 minutes per pound. Once it reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit in the breast (or whatever temperature you prefer), take it out of the oven and let it rest for at least 30 minutes before carving!