So: When does the turkey need to go into the oven? And at what temperature? How long does it to take to cook a 20 lb turkey? Should you have started cooking it early in the morning? And— oh ...

Typically, commercially raised turkey hens take about 14 weeks to reach ... may not have the full amount of time to get to 20 pounds," Vilsack said during the Nov. 1 news conference.

In doing so, she first revealed that she had set out to bake 30 pies, plus stuffing and roasting a 20-pound turkey. "It's not true that I gave up Thanksgiving! What I cancelled was the planned ...

Therefore, a 30-pound turkey can serve up to 30 people (but realistically, more like 15 to 20 if you want leftovers, and you probably do!). How to Defrost a 30 Pound Turkey Plan ahead. Before you ...

I vote yes. The secret is to cook with high heat and water. Your turkey can be any size, from small to 20 pounds. Crank the oven up to 500 degrees, pour water into the roasting pan with the turkey.

If you don't feel like spending all day in the kitchen next Thanksgiving (or any day), an electric roaster might just be your new best friend. One home chef posted about their experience with the ...