You're having 10 people over to eat at your Thanksgiving dinner. How big a turkey should you get? Pixabay 5-10 pounds Correct Incorrect 5-10 pounds 10-15 pounds Correct Incorrect 10-15 pounds 15-20 pounds Correct Incorrect 15-20 pounds 20-25 pounds Correct Incorrect 20-25 pounds Correct! Wrong! 15-20 pounds! According to Martha Stewart, you should get a 15-20 pound turkey for a party of ten. How long should you thaw/defrost a turkey in the fridge before cooking? Two hours per pound Correct Incorrect Two hours per pound Three hours per pound Correct Incorrect Three hours per pound Four hours per pound Correct Incorrect Four hours per pound Five hours per pound Correct Incorrect Five hours per pound Correct! Wrong! Five hours per pound! You'll need five hours per pound, according to Martha Stewart. At what temperature is it best to cook a turkey? pixabay.com 300°F-325°F Correct Incorrect 300°F-325°F 325°F-350°F Correct Incorrect 325°F-350°F 350°F-375°F Correct Incorrect 350°F-375°F 375°F-400°F Correct Incorrect 375°F-400°F Correct! Wrong! 325°F-350°F For safety reasons, the USDA doesn't recommend cooking lower than 325°F. But if you cook your turkey at a higher temp than 350°F, it will likely come out dry. Via Pixabay Around how long should you cook a turkey in the oven? instagram.com 5 minutes per pound Correct Incorrect 5 minutes per pound 10 minutes per pound Correct Incorrect 10 minutes per pound 15 minutes per pound Correct Incorrect 15 minutes per pound 25 minutes per pound Correct Incorrect 25 minutes per pound Correct! Wrong! 15 minutes This can vary depending on the size of the bird and whether it is stuffed or unstuffed, but about 15 minutes is the best answer here. What minimum temperature should the innermost part of the thigh reach before eating your turkey? Pixabay 145 °F Correct Incorrect 145 °F 155 °F Correct Incorrect 155 °F 165 °F Correct Incorrect 165 °F 185 °F Correct Incorrect 185 °F Correct! Wrong! 165 °F According to the USDA, your bird's innermost part of the thigh should reach 165 °F to be safe to eat. A turkey with a 185 °F temperature would be safe to eat, but dry! Should you cook your stuffing inside the turkey? Pixabay Heck, yes! Correct Incorrect Heck, yes! Nope. Correct Incorrect Nope. Correct! Wrong! Nope. Stuffing cooked inside the turkey will soak up the turkey's juices, so, in order for it to be safe to eat, it too must reach 165 °F. But if you leave it in long enough to reach that temperature, your bird will be overcooked. You're better off cooking your stuffing separately. Via Pixabay Is it a good idea to pat down your turkey with a paper towel before putting it in the oven? Pixabay Definitely. Correct Incorrect Definitely. Heck, no! Where did you hear that?! Correct Incorrect Heck, no! Where did you hear that?! Correct! Wrong! Definitely pat it down! If you put the turkey in the oven as is, the skin will likely come out a little soggy at the end. For crispier, tastier skin, you'll want to pat down the turkey to soak up some of the moisture. When should you cut the turkey? Pixabay Immediately out of the oven Correct Incorrect Immediately out of the oven After 15 minutes Correct Incorrect After 15 minutes After 30 minutes Correct Incorrect After 30 minutes A full hour Correct Incorrect A full hour Correct! Wrong! After 15 minutes If you cut the bird directly out of the oven, all of the juices will end up on the pan and your slices will be dry. Waiting at least 15 minutes is ideal, wait too much longer than that and your bird will be cold! Via Pixabay