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Roast the turkey: The rule of thumb for cooking a turkey is 13 minutes per pound. So our 16-pound turkey was estimated to cook in about 3 1/2 hours. However, some factors like brining the bird, cooking with an empty (un-stuffed) cavity, and leaving the legs un-trussed will contribute to much faster cooking.
Cooking the turkey. The rule of thumb is to cook poultry for 15 to 17 minutes per pound. Add 30 minutes extra to any cooking time if you're stuffing the turkey. The best way to check if a turkey is done cooking is to use a meat thermometer. These are invaluable when checking to see if the turkey has reached a temperature of 165 degrees, which is considered completely cooked.