Your stuffing is the heart of this operation. It’s a squishy, savory, delightful hug inside the bird. But it needs love.
How Long to Cook a Juicy, Tender 12 Pound Stuffed Turkey
Make sure your stuffing is just cooked before it goes in. Don’t fully cook it—leave it slightly underdone. It will finish inside the turkey, soaking up all those magical juices. That’s the dream.
Funny detail: The stuffing will expand as it cooks. So don’t pack it in like you’re stuffing a suitcase. Give it some breathing room. Otherwise, you’ll have a turkey that looks pregnant and a stuffing that’s a dense brick.