document.write( "Question 536330: If a 20 lb Turkey takes 3 hours to fully cook at 350 degrees,
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Algebra.Com's Answer #352262 by april4869(19) $\"\"$ $\"About$

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I'm not sure if this is a math problem, or just cooking in general. But from personal experience it is not a good idea to cook the bird at a lower temperature, you risk more infection and less chance of it reaching its proper internal temperature of 165 degrees.
\n" ); document.write( "The rules of cooking a turkey go as follows:
\n" ); document.write( "Here is an approximate turkey cooking time guide for roasting at 325 degrees F. from the USDA:
\n" ); document.write( "8 to 12 lbs: 2 3/4 to 3 hrs
\n" ); document.write( "12 to 14 lbs: 3 to 3 3/4 hrs
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\n" ); document.write( "18 to 20 lbs: 4 1/4 to 4 1/2 hrs
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