First, let's cover the basics: a 23-pound turkey needs to be cooked at 325 degrees Fahrenheit (yes, that's right, 325!). You'll want to use a meat thermometer to make sure the internal temperature reaches a safe 165 degrees Fahrenheit. And, just to make things more interesting, you'll need to baste that turkey every 30 minutes or so.
Now, here's where things get really fun: cooking times! For a 23-pound turkey, you're looking at around 4-4 1/2 hours of cooking time. But, if you're using a convection oven, you can shave off about 30 minutes of cooking time - isn't that cool? And, let's not forget about the stuffing - or not, depending on your preference!
Did you know that the first turkey was actually domesticated by the Aztecs? Yeah, those ancient Mesoamericans knew a thing or two about good food! And, fun fact: the biggest turkey ever recorded weighed in at a whopping 86 pounds - can you imagine cooking that bad boy?
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