How to Tell When a Turkey Is Done (3 Steps)

You've calculated the time it takes to cook the turkey, but you want to be absolutely sure it's done. Here's a way to tell.

Instructions

After your bird has roasted for approximately the right length of time (four hours for a 10-lb. bird, for example) insert a meat thermometer into the upper thigh of the turkey without touching the bone.
When the internal temperature reads 170 to 175 degrees F, the turkey is safe to eat.
Double-check the temperature reading by looking at the juices that flow from the point of insertion of the thermometer. When the juices are clear, the turkey is done.