How To Tell When The Turkey Is Done

The best way is to rely on the Norbest Tender-Timer roasting gauge. When the turkey is done, the center stem will pop up.

OTHER TESTS FOR DONENESS
The easiest way to tell when the turkey is done is to rely on the pop-up Tender-Timer gauge. But if your turkey doesn't have one, use one or more of the following:

• A meat thermometer inserted into the deepest portion of the breast should read 170° F, or 180° F in the thigh. Stuffing should be at least 165° F.

• If the leg moves freely and the hip joint gives readily or breaks, the turkey is done.

• If juices run clear after piercing the thickest part of the inner thigh, the turkey is done.

Never thaw a frozen turkey at room temperature!! Thawing a turkey in the microwave is not recommended! Use one of the following methods instead: