what temp to convection roast a 12 lb turkey
Roast for 45 minutes. Baste with 1/2 cup chicken stock. Return turkey to oven and baste with pan drippings every 20 minutes until internal thigh temperature reaches 165Â°. A 12- to 16-pound bird will cook in about 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 hours.Let turkey rest for 20 to 30 minutes before carving.aste with pan drippings every 20 minutes until internal thigh temperature reaches 165Â°. A 12-to 16-pound bird will cook in about 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 hours. Let turkey rest for 20 to 30 minutes before carving.