When it comes to the much-anticipated Thanksgiving menu there are lots of options for slow cooker mashed potatoes, Instant Pot dishes, and make-ahead recipes to help alleviate the load on our ovens. Oven space is in huge demand during the holidays. Perhaps the easiest way to keep your oven free for homemade rolls and pies is to cook your turkey in an electric turkey roaster. You don't have to prep your turkey any differently than you would to roast it in your oven. Because you're cooking in a different (much smaller) appliance the only real difference is how long you'll cook turkey in an electric roaster. Because a roaster is much smaller, it cooks your turkey faster (yay!). Show  How to Cook a Turkey in an Electric RoasterAs with all turkeys, allow ample time for the bird to defrost, then prep and season the bird as desired. Make these modifications to cook in an electric roaster.
How Long to Cook Turkey in an Electric RoasterThe cooking time for turkey in electric roasters depends on your turkey size and your cooker size. Check the manual of your electric roaster model for their specific guidelines or use these recommendations for a general idea. Remember, no matter what the estimated cooking time, determine doneness based on the turkey's internal temperature.
An electric roaster is a great choice when you need to keep the oven free for other delicious eats, but you could also make a grilled turkey or smoked turkey for other non-oven options. According to manufacturers of electric roasters, a roaster oven cooks at approximately the same temperature and in the same time as a conventional oven. For best results, follow the manufacturer's instructions. Conventional oven roasting times may vary greatly, depending on a number of variables that affect the cooking time such as the shape of the turkey, the proportion of meat to bone, the variations in different ovens, the altitude, and if the turkey is fresh or frozen and then thawed. Adding to the confusion is that almost every source providing roasting times is different from one another. Listed below are roasting times that can be used as a general guideline, but the only true gauge for determining proper doneness is with a meat thermometer. The breast must reach an internal temperature of 170°F and the thigh must reach 180°F. Typically the manufacturer will note the maximum size of bird that will fit in the roaster. As with conventional ovens, cook time can vary. I go by the Butterball website to estimate the time it will take, and my experience is that the turkey will be done before the time noted on that website. Good luck and Happy Thanksgiving! icons / ellipsis / ellipsis-horizontal Squirrel Gone Wild Reply 5 This was my first time using a countertop roaster. I followed your directions to the letter. The turkey was delicious but never browned ( except the wings and skin where I stuffed it ) I had to brown it on the BBQ. I was very disapponted. How did you get yours so brown? I can’t see ever using this oven again. All suggestions would be appreciated. icons / ellipsis / ellipsis-horizontal njbesser Reply 3 See 7 Replies How many hours in a roaster for a 7-8 pound turkey??? Can i cook it at 250 degrees icons / ellipsis / ellipsis-horizontal Bonita M. Reply 2 See 1 Reply Do you melt the butter? icons / ellipsis / ellipsis-horizontal oceanseaship Reply 1 See 1 Reply Can I use a roaster liner when cooking a turkey? icons / ellipsis / ellipsis-horizontal Florida G. Reply 1 See 5 Replies
I was very nervous about cooking a turkey in an electric roaster. However, the turkey turned out better than expected. I was told best turkey ever! The only thing I would have done differently because my roasting lid was a little warped (lid didn't fit properly )I should have used a little foil to close some of the gaps. I cooked a 20.5 lb butterball turkey. put butter under the skin. Some garlic,onion and an apple in the cavity. I used olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper on top of the skin. Most people in my family dislike sage, an ingredient in poultry seasoning. in 4 hrs 15min the turkey was done to perfection. I let it rest for 20min. so juicy. Still too hot to cut ( the breat was shredding.so we had to let it cool a little longer.( My mother in law said that when turkey is too hot it will tend to shred instead of slice.) After cooling a bit longer it sliced perfectly. I had tons and tons of gravy! best gravy ever! I even bought back up gravy. never had to touch it. Thanks so much for posting this recipe. I had room in my oven for everything else. icons / ellipsis / ellipsis-horizontal PittsburghPennsylva Reply 36
This was my first time using a Roaster Oven to cook our turkey. I was worried about it so I went looking for tips on the net. So glad I found your recipe!!! I followed it exactly, stuffed the inside of the turkey with onions, fresh rosemary and sage and rubbed the outside with olive oil and butter, salt and pepper. I resisited the urge to lift the lid and check on it. (That was hard to do!! lol) At 4 hours (had an almost 18 pounder) I checked and the thermometer had popped and it was done! The meat fell off the bones! Everyone loved it. The skin was nice and brown and crisp. I will never cook another turkey in the oven again. Now I just have to find a place to store this huge roaster oven! ;o) Thanks for a GREAT recipe! icons / ellipsis / ellipsis-horizontal CrysDanMom Reply 30 See 1 Reply
Flawless and effortless compared to the usual oven method! I'm literally eating this turkey as I type. Tender, juicy, perfect. Two tips: If you want vegetables (I do quartered onions, small red potatoes, and carrots) with the turkey, make sure they are on top of the wire rack with the turkey, otherwise, as the turkey juices fill up the bottom of the roaster pan during cooking, the veggies will become completely saturated with bird grease. Second, the whole "tenting with foil" business isn't needed. Just let the turkey cool down in the roaster itself, which is basically a rather solid metal tent; no need to waste foil. Anyway, thanks for the superb recipe/instructions. icons / ellipsis / ellipsis-horizontal SMcCandlish Reply 18
Oh Em Gee - I will not cook another turkey in the big oven - from now on it's going in the roaster oven! I've cooked many a turkey in my 59 years and I have to say, this one was awesome. The ONLY thing it lacked was more crispy brown skin, but there was enough, on the parts closest to the oven walls, to keep me happy. The meat was so moist and tender and yet pulled right away from the bones.<br/><br/>I followed the instructions pretty much as given, putting one halved onion and one halved lemon in the cavity. I used olive oil, garlic salt, a little crushed dried thyme, and some coarsely ground black pepper for seasoning. Started it at 450* (as high as my roaster goes) and set a timer for 30 minutes, then turned down to 325* and set the timer for 3 hours and 30 minutes, for my unstuffed 18 pound bird.<br/><br/>Well I did check it after 3 hours and that sucka was DONE! Checked it in several spots with my instant-read thermometer and it was cooked through, and the meat pulling away from the leg bones. Since it was only 4 pm, I turned off the roaster, sucked out some of the wealth of luscious juice so the turkey wasn't sitting in it (it had risen very slightly above the rack) and let it sit til we were ready to eat about 5:15. I made the best gravy with that juice from the pan too. <br/><br/>DH who LOVES his turkey asked me to please come in here and give highest praise to Squirrel Gone Wild on this one! THANK YOU! icons / ellipsis / ellipsis-horizontal Temptd2 Reply 17
OMG... The Best Turkey I've ever had!.. I never even cared or turkey that much unless it was slathered in gravy but I brined my turkey for two days using a citrus brine; I used this method and stuffed my turkey with lemons, limes, onion and a couples sprigs of fresh rosemary! I could not stop picking on the turkey when it came out of the oven; my hubby agreed. It was even moist in the white meat. My recommendation is to use a brine and then use your roaster oven for a beautiful browned turkey that needs no basting and is juicy and delicious!.. For a 15lb bird I cooked 3 1/2 hours total and let rest for 30 minutes. icons / ellipsis / ellipsis-horizontal Tracis Kitchen Reply 12 Our 17# was done in 2.25 hrs so super super fast icons / ellipsis / ellipsis-horizontal Angela MN Reply 1 I've Brined mine the last few roaster turkeys. **Save the Netting for the turkey Dissolve 2 cups sugar and 1 cup kosher salt in 1/2 gallon water add any spices you want. I use 4 tbsspn Italian seasoning and 4 tblsp hungarian sweet paprika. don't boil the water just get it hot enough to dissolve sugar/salt then let it cool down. Clean turkey (There are always feathers and God knows what else got on it at the factory) Put Turkey in a turkey bag then place inside the Net mesh bag (mesh bag will help hold brine to the turkey and won't puddle up as much in the pan.) Set turkey in a large roaster pan, stock pot or small cooler) Pour Brine inside bag with turkey try to remove all the air from the bag and seal it. Soak for 24-36 hours. Then pull it out and cook to the remaining directions. Turkey is unbelievable. Unfortunately the drippings are too salty to use for gravy. icons / ellipsis / ellipsis-horizontal Scott T. Reply 1 To brine a LARGE turkey --This works great ..Place Turkey in a large cooking bag with the brine. Tie the bag WELL (maybe even put in a second bag-just to be safe) Place in an insulated cooler with a couple of frozen whatevers to keep cool as though refrigerated. icons / ellipsis / ellipsis-horizontal Marabeth B. Reply 1 I have two minor tweaks: [1.] Cook the turkey BREAST DOWN at the oven's highest temp for ONE HOUR. [2.] At the hour mark, flip the bird over and turn down temp for remainder of cook time (as directed in original instructions). What temperature do you cook a turkey in an Oster roaster?Now you are ready to start roasting. Turn the temperature knob to 325°F and roast your turkey (see chart below for estimated times). The turkey will be done roasting when the temperature of the breast reaches at least 165°F and the legs and thighs reach at least 175°F.
How big of a turkey can you cook in a 18 quart roaster?18 quart roaster oven fits a turkey up to 22 pounds. Our multi-function roaster oven versatile for bakes, slow cooks, roasts, rotisserie.
Do you put water in a roaster oven when cooking a turkey?Do you put water in a roaster oven when cooking a turkey? No, you do not need to add any water to the roaster oven when cooking a turkey. As long as the lid is on properly, it will self baste and create all of its own juices.
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