how long will it take me to cook a 17 lb. turkey?

Question

Iam a male cooking dinner for I dont know any girls who can cook.

Answer 1

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At 350 degrees F:

Unstuffed - 3/12 to 4 hours

Stuffed - 4 1/2 to 5 hours

Really, though, you should use a meat thermometer and check the temperature of the bird to determine when it is actually done.

The turkey is done when the thigh meat reaches an internal temperature of 180 degrees F, and when the breast meat reaches an internal temperature of 170 degrees F.

If your turkey has been stuffed, check the temperature of the dressing; it should be 165 degrees F.

When the turkey is done, remove from the oven and allow to stand for 20-30 minutes before carving.

Answer 2

Between 3 to 5 hours depending on if you stuff the bird or not.

If you deep fry it, it will only take about 50 minutes. Internal temperature should be at 180 either way. Put the thermometer in at the breast and make sure you don't hit bone.

Answer 3

figure 3 lbs per hour at 350

Answer 4

@325 degrees it is 3-3 1/2 hrs. to cook....but you can check for yourself on Butterball's turkey calculator. you dont have to have a butterball to use this calculator.

http://www.butterball.com/en/main_canvas.jsp?inclu...

Answer 5

20 min. per half pound. fact.

Answer 6

it's about 10mins per pound