Introduction

If you’re planning to get a 22 lb turkey for Thanksgiving, you’ll need a recipe that will ensure that it is cooked properly. This recipe can help you prepare the perfect turkey with no surprises and plenty of leftovers!

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.

To help you get started, here are some tips:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
• Use a thermometer to check the temperature of your turkey and make sure it’s at least 165 degrees F in the thickest part (the innermost part of the thigh). A digital thermometer is highly recommended for accuracy and ease of use.
• If your oven has a convection option, turn it on for even cooking results. Some turkeys come with pop-up timers–if yours does not have one installed already, purchase one that’s easy to use and can be set up before roasting time begins so you don’t forget!

Place turkey with wings facing one direction and legs facing the other direction on a roasting rack in a large roasting pan.

Before you begin cooking your turkey, make sure that it is on a roasting rack in a large roasting pan. The turkey should be placed with its wings facing one direction and legs facing the other direction on top of the rack so that it does not touch any side or bottom surfaces. Make sure there is at least an inch between each side of your 22 lb bird and its surroundings so that heat can circulate freely around all sides of it during cooking time.

Stuff turkey with herbs, vegetables and/or meat.

Stuffing is a mixture of meat, vegetables and herbs. It can be made up of a variety of ingredients including breadcrumbs, celery and onions. Stuffing is traditionally put into the turkey before it is cooked but can also be cooked separately and then added to the turkey after cooking has finished.

Place breast side up on a rack in a shallow roasting pan and season generously with salt and pepper.

Place the turkey breast side up on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Season generously with salt and pepper.

• Place breast side up on a rack in a shallow roasting pan and season generously with salt and pepper

Roast at 325 until thermometer inserted into thigh registers 170 degrees F and juices run clear, about 3 hours 30 minutes.

Roast at 325 until thermometer inserted into thigh registers 170 degrees F and juices run clear, about 3 hours 30 minutes.

If you don’t have a meat thermometer, use the following method: Insert a fork into the thickest part of the turkey breast; if juice runs clear when you pull out the fork, it’s done!

Let stand for 20 minutes before carving.

When you’re ready to carve your turkey, let it stand for 20 minutes first. This will allow the juices to settle and make sure that when you slice into the bird, all of those delicious juices don’t run out onto your plate or into a bowl of gravy.

If you carve too soon after cooking, there’s a chance that some of those tasty juices will go missing before they get to share their flavor with others! Also be careful not to wait too long either–if the turkey is cold when served and carved (and let’s face it: no one wants cold food), then nobody will want any part of it either! The best thing about letting your turkey rest before carving is that there are no real risks associated with this step–you’ll just end up with tastier meat overall if done correctly!

This recipe will help you cook a 22 lb turkey

Here’s a recipe for cooking a 22 lb turkey:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Place roasting rack in large roasting pan, or make sure your turkey will fit in the pan without touching any sides. If you don’t have a rack, use foil balls instead (they work just as well).
• Place turkey on top of roasting rack or foil balls and season with salt and pepper if desired (we recommend it!). If using an instant-read thermometer to check doneness, insert it into thickest part of thigh during last 30 minutes of cooking time; internal temperature should be 165 degrees F when done.* Let stand 20 minutes before carving so juices can settle back into meat

Conclusion

That’s it! The best thing about this recipe is that it’s really easy to follow and you can use it again next year when you want another delicious turkey dinner.