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How long to cook? Preheat the oven to 325^o, then place the bird in the oven to roast for 15 - 20 minutes per pound.

How big a turkey? You'll need 1 1/2 pounds of turkey per person if you're buying the whole bird, fresh or frozen.

Of course, it's always best to go bigger. (After all, there are at least 50 ways to serve your turkey leftovers, including a winter store of turkey soup.)

There's a bit more turkey wisdom up ahead, with additional advice & tips on what to do on the big day - - from defrosting, brining, trussing, stuffing & basting - - to the final golden brown moment of turkey perfection...

Butterball Turkeys - One of America's most popular brands, with online videos to show you how to thaw, stuff, roast, carve or grill, and check out the live Turkey Talk-Line for one-on-one instruction.

Deep Fried Turkey - The southern way to cook a turkey that's catching on nationwide, offering a crisp outer skin and juicy, succulent meat. Browse the complete recipe including safety tips and what equipment you'll need, along with additional how-to's for Cajun Deep Fried Turkey, and Louisiana Fried Turkey Breast...

How to Cook a Turkey - This site from Clemson University has no fancy graphics, but plenty of warnings to keep it safe and hygienic. It's important information and they do a good job covering the basics.

Roasting a Free Range Shelton's Turkey - If you were in any doubt, a free range turkey is cooked pretty much the same as mass-produced. Warning: free range turkeys do taste differently than traditional store-bought.

Turducken - Encyclopedic knowledge from Wikipedia, including how the craze began for chicken-stuffed-within-a-duck-within-a-turkey, popular turducken variations, nutrition information including fat & cholesterol content, plus links to more information...

String Roasted Turkey Hearth Cooking - Turkey roasted over an open fire, and probably the way Mayflower pilgrims cooked theirs. Photos and instructions included.

How to Cook a Turkey in an Electric Roaster - With complete instructions, and if you happen to have a big enough roaster, it's a good idea for freeing-up space in the oven for the side dishes.

Brining a Whole Turkey - Get extra flavor with these tips for giving your bird a salt bath, with additional expert advice on roasting, basting and serving.

Classic Roast Turkey - Cooking for Engineers - The beginners guide with step-by-step instructions and plenty of photos to help you follow along.

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