Introduction
Thanksgiving is almost here, and that means you might be thinking about cooking a turkey. If you’re wondering how long it takes to cook a turkey, this article will help! We’ll look at the three most common ways to cook your bird (oven, grill, slow cooker) and give you some tips on how to make sure yours is the best one yet. Then there are some other things we’ll need to consider before we even get started—like size and season
In the Oven
Place the turkey breast side up in a roasting pan. Preheat oven to 325 degrees and bake for 30 minutes per pound of turkey (or until internal temperature reaches 165F). Once it’s done, remove from oven and let rest for at least 20 minutes before carving.
On the Grill
If you don’t have much kitchen space and want to cook a turkey, grilling is a great option. You can grill a turkey on either charcoal or gas grills. Just be sure to monitor the heat of your grill and keep an eye on how long it takes for your turkey to cook through–you don’t want to burn it!
For best results:
- Preheat your grill for 20 minutes before adding food (this will help prevent flare-ups).
- Make sure there’s no grease dripping from any part of the bird before putting it on the grill surface; otherwise, flames may start up around where grease hits hot metal or stone surfaces like brick walls or tiles floors nearby if there isn’t enough ventilation available nearby so make sure there’s enough room between where people walk around inside kitchens versus where they might stand outside near doors leading outside into open spaces such as patios with gardens growing vegetables etc., because these types of situations can cause serious injury due their proximity levels being too close together without any warning signs posted anywhere nearby beforehand so always keep track whenever possible beforehand when preparing meals ahead at least 24 hours ahead time frame prior starting time period needed before serving guests dinner party guests etc.,

In a Slow Cooker
In a slow cooker, the cooking time is 4-6 hours. The size of your turkey will determine the exact length of time needed to cook it. To begin, make sure that your turkey is thawed and place it in a roasting pan with some vegetables, other ingredients and seasonings if desired. Cover with foil or lid and cook on low heat until done (the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F).
You might want to plan ahead if you’re cooking a turkey.
If you want to cook a turkey, it’s important that you plan ahead. A turkey is a big piece of meat and will take a long time to cook properly.
Conclusion
If you want to cook a turkey, it’s best to plan ahead. Cooking a turkey can take up to 24 hours depending on how you do it, so make sure you have enough time before starting.