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Is it better to cook a turkey covered or uncovered?
To achieve that balance, the ideal is to let the bird spend time both covered and uncovered: We recommend covering your bird for most of the cooking time to prevent it from drying out, then removing the cover for the last 30 minutes or so to allow the skin to crisp.
How do you keep a turkey moist while cooking?
Here is a fantastic tip: to protect the turkey breast and keep it juicy: Fold a large square sheet of foil into a triangle. Rub one side of your triangle with olive oil and shape the foil (oil-side-down) over the turkey breast, then remove foil; it will shield your turkey breast and keep it from getting dry.
Is it better to cook a turkey at 325 or 350?
Roast the turkey uncovered at a temperature ranging from 325xb0F to 350xb0F. Higher temperatures may cause the meat to dry out, but this is preferable to temperatures that are too low which may not allow the interior of the turkey to cook to a safe temperature.
What is the most popular way to cook a turkey?
Roasting is without a doubt the most popular method used to cook a whole turkey. And what’s not to love? It’s easy and straightforward and yields delicious results.