Cooking time will vary depending on the size of the turkey and the oven.u00a0u003cbr /u003eu003cbr /u003eGenerally, turkeys need to cook for about 15 minutes per each pound. To test if the turkey is ready, insert a meat thermometer into the thigh (dark meat) and when it reads 165u00b0F, itu2019s ready to remove from the oven. Note that the turkey will continue to cook after itu2019s taken out of the oven.u00a0u003cbr /u003eu003cbr /u003eOnce the turkey is cooked, allow it to rest for at least 15 minutes before carving. You can cover it with aluminum foil until ready to carve.u00a0