I like to start roasting my turkey in a hot oven at 425°F for the first 30 minutes, then lower the temperature to 325°F for the remainder of the cooking time.

Flip the turkey over, breast-side up, and press firmly on the breastbone to flatten it. 4) Dry and Position: Place the flattened turkey on a wire rack inside a baking sheet.

Depending on the size of the turkey, you will need three and half to four hours of oven time, says Lam. "So if you're serving dinner at 1 p.m., you're going to have to get your turkey [in the oven ...

1 (12- to 15-lb.) turkey, neck and giblets removed 1 tbsp. kosher salt 2 tsp. dark brown sugar 1 tsp. ground black pepper 1 tsp. rubbed sage 1 tsp. ground thyme 1 tsp. chili powder 1 tsp. smoked ...

Once the turkey is about 2/3 done, loosely tent with foil so the skin doesn't burn. When you think the turkey should be done (check time estimates below), check the temperature to be sure.