Re heating turkey question?

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Hey guys, need some turkey help

I have a 20 pound turkey that I put in the oven at 10 this morning, as I will not be home for most of the afternoon.  It should finish around 2, and I am planning on re-heating it around 5.

Need some tips on how to re-heat it without it drying out.  Should I leave it in the oven all day at a low temperature, or cover it in tin foil, or what?

Ang · Accepted Answer

Set the oven temperature no lower than 325 °F.
Reheat turkey to an internal temperature of 165 °F. Use a food thermometer to check the internal temperature.
To keep the turkey moist, add a little broth or water and cover.

http://www.fsis.usda.gov/factsheets/lets_talk_turkey/index.asp


Timetables for Turkey Roasting
(325 °F oven temperature) 

Use the timetables below to determine how long to cook your turkey. These times are approximate. Always use a food thermometer to check the internal temperature of your turkey and stuffing. 

Unstuffed
4 to 8 pounds (breast)	1½ to 3¼ hours
8 to 12 pounds	2¾ to 3 hours
12 to 14 pounds	3 to 3¾ hours
14 to 18 pounds	3¾ to 4¼ hours
18 to 20 pounds	4¼ to 4½ hours
20 to 24 pounds	4½ to 5 hours

Stuffed
4 to 6 pounds (breast)	Not usually applicable
6 to 8 pounds (breast)	2½ to 3½ hours
8 to 12 pounds	3 to 3½ hours
12 to 14 pounds	3½ to 4 hours
14 to 18 pounds	4 to 4¼ hours
18 to 20 pounds	4¼ to 4¾ hours
20 to 24 pounds	4¾ to 5¼ hours

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