The holiday season, or really any large family gathering, is usually characterized by one centerpiece: a beautifully roasted ...

Place the turkey, breast side up, in the center and the pan in the oven. After 15 minutes of roasting at 500 degrees Fahrenheit, lower the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and cook, undisturbed, for ...

Roasting: The first option is the most classic and straightforward way to cook a Thanksgiving turkey of any size: roasting. Position a baking rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 450 degrees.

Preheat oven to 350 F then place the turkey skin side up on an oven-safe tray and bake for 20-30 minutes until the meat reads at 160 F on a meat thermometer placed in the center of the turkey breast.

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So how did 350 degrees become the sweet spot—in so many recipes, and as an oven preset—in the first place? The magic of cooking at 350 degrees isn’t magic at all, but chemistry.