How Long to Cook 23 Pound Stuffed Turkey
Honestly? You are cooking a stuffed 23-pound turkey. You have already accepted chaos. The total time from cold bird to carved platter is 6.5 to 7 hours accounting for resting. That’s a whole flight from New York to Los Angeles. You are spending that time in your kitchen, sweating over a bird the size of a golden retriever.
Invite a friend to bring a probe thermometer. Have a backup plan—like a store-bought ham. And remember: if the stuffing is still cold in the middle, you can always microwave that specific portion and call it “deconstructed cuisine.” No one has to know. You are the turkey whisperer, and you’ve got this. Probably.