I’ll never forget the Thanksgiving when the turkey didn’t finish in time for dinner. As a professional recipe developer, I knew how long to cook a turkey, but my experience must have made me flippant.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Wondering how to cook a turkey or how long to cook a turkey? Butterball has your answers. Roasting in an oven is one of the most popular ways to cook a turkey. It's simple, convenient ...

Butterball's "Turkey Talk-Line" offers assistance with Thanksgiving dinner dilemmas via phone or text. Cooking times for a turkey vary based on weight, whether it is stuffed, and the oven temperature.