The construction industry normally prices new home construction using dollars per square foot. It is extremely difficult to generalize the cost of constructing a log home on a per square foot basis because of regional differences. This is especially true of labor costs, but that isn t the even the biggest issue.
For example, a 20 pound turkey will take 4 1/4 to 5 hours to cook, check the temperature on the thermometer after 4 1/4 hours. 4. Meanwhile, mix the stuffing or dressing. Place in a casserole and pop it into the oven during the last hour or so of roasting time.
You'll need to have a 20-pound bird (sans stuffing) cooking by around 10:30 a.m. Don't stress about the math âjust follow our easy chart, with recommendations from the USDA. graphic by Katie Field. Note: For safety reasons, the USDA recommends cooking stuffing outside of the turkey to guarantee uniform doneness. If you do choose to stuff it, check the temp of the center of the stuffing to make sure it, too, reaches the safe 165 degrees F (otherwise bacteria could contaminate your cooked turkey).