How long to cook a turkey in a convection oven
People usually prefer to cook turkey in a convection oven as these ovens help in fine browning, even cooking and that too within a much shorter time than the traditional ones. These ovens speed up the warm air with fans and circulate it all over the meat which results in a faster and better cooking. Below are given some points on how long to cook a turkey in a convection oven.Pre-heat your oven at 300 degrees. When you are asking how long to cook a turkey in a convection oven, here is the answer.
6-10 pounds: from 1and1/4 – 1 and ¾ hours.
Ten-14 pounds: from 1 and ¾ -2 and ¼ hours.
14-18 pounds: from 2 and ¼ - 2 and ½ hours.
18-22 pounds: from 2 and ½ - 3 hours
22- 24 pounds: from 3- 3 and ¾ hours.
How long to cook a turkey in a convection oven if you are planning to cook a stuffed turkey?
6-10 pounds: from 2-2 and ¼ hours.
Ten -14 pounds: from 2 and ¼ - 2 and ½ hours.
Fourteen to 18 pounds: from 2 and ½ - 3 hours.
Eighteen – 22 pounds: from 3 – 3 and ½ hours.
22-24 pounds: from 3 and ½ - 3 and ¾ hours.
While roasting your turkey in a convection oven you must place the bird on the poultry shelf in the shallow pan. Hot air would be circulated all over and under the meat for browning and even cooking. Rub the bird with melted butter prior to roasting it. Some people tend to wrap the bird with a foil wrapper if the skin gets too brown. Then use a meat thermometer (oven friendly) to gauge the internal temperature from the thickest portion of the bird’s thigh. If the temperature rises up to 165 degrees F, your turkey treat is ready to serve.