Turkey Safety

Cooking Temperature and Food Safety

For cooks following an Alton Brown approach to turkey, precision matters more than improvisation. The alton brown turkey temperature strategy centers on food safety first, then...

cooking

For a standard 12 to 14 pound turkey, allow about 5 to 6 minutes per pound at normal microwave wattage, but always confirm the thickest inner part reaches 165°F (74°C). Microw...