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Here’s the golden rule from the USDA: a stuffed turkey needs about 15 minutes per pound at 325°F. So, 22 pounds times 15 minutes is 330 minutes—which is 5.5 hours. But that’s only if the turkey doesn’t stage a rebellion and cook unevenly. In real life, add an hour for “turkey drama” and you’re looking at a solid 6 to 6.5 hours in the oven.

Think of it this way: you could watch the extended editions of The Lord of the Rings trilogy and still have time for a nap before dinner. Just remember, the turkey is the real One Ring—it must be destroyed (by eating), but only after a long, hot journey.

Why Stuffed Turkeys Are Traitors

Stuffing a turkey is like packing a suitcase full of wet sand. The stuffing insulates the bird’s cavity, making the inside colder for longer. That means the breast meat can dry out while you’re frantically checking if the stuffing hit 165°F. Food scientists swear the stuffing needs to reach that temp, or you’ll invite Salmonella the Unwelcome Guest to your dinner party.

Pro tip: don’t trust the pop-up timer that comes with the turkey. That plastic red tab is a liar. It popped on me once when the bird was still mooing. Use a reliable meat thermometer—stick it in the thickest part of the thigh, not touching bone. The thigh should read 175°F, the breast 165°F, and the stuffing should also hit 165°F. If it doesn’t, you’re playing Russian roulette with gravy.