What degrees and how long do you cook a 7 pound turkey?

1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit (165 degrees Celsius).

2. Rinse the turkey inside and out and pat it dry.

3. Season the turkey inside and out with salt, pepper, and any other desired herbs or spices.

4. Place the turkey breast-side up in a roasting pan and add 1 cup (240 ml) of water to the bottom of the pan.

5. Cover the roasting pan with foil and roast the turkey for 3 1/2 to 4 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit (74 degrees Celsius) as measured by a meat thermometer.

6. Baste the turkey with the pan juices every 30 minutes or so.

7. Remove the foil from the roasting pan for the last 30 minutes of cooking to allow the skin to brown.

Here is a more detailed timeline for cooking a 7-pound turkey:

* Preheat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit (165 degrees Celsius).

* Rinse the turkey inside and out and pat it dry.

* Season the turkey inside and out with salt, pepper, and any other desired herbs or spices.

* Place the turkey breast-side up in a roasting pan and add 1 cup (240 ml) of water to the bottom of the pan.

* Cover the roasting pan with foil and roast the turkey for:

* 2 hours

* Baste the turkey with pan juices.

* Cover and roast for another hour.

* Baste the turkey with the pan juices.

* Cover and roast for another 30 minutes.

* Baste the turkey with pan juices.

* Uncover and roast for the final 30 minutes.

* Remove the turkey from the oven and let it rest for 15 minutes before carving.