The best way to cook a precooked turkey is through the kitchn method.

You decided to go the precooked route this year.It was simple and it was already cooked.You want to serve it to your guests.How do you cook a turkey that is already cooked?To make your turkey the star of the night, follow the easy guidelines below.

It is likely that your turkey is frozen.The meat can be kept in the refrigerator for up to five days.You have the option to dig right after it thaws.It can be sliced up for sandwiches, carved up and eaten cold.Keep reading if you want to serve it the traditional way.

Make sure your oven is at a temperature of at least 375F.Place the turkey in a roasting pan.This allows the fat from underneath the bird to come down and make the breast moist and tender.Place the turkey in the oven.The oven temperature should be dropped to 275F.You should be able to cook your turkey for around 5 minutes.A 10lb turkey needs to be reheated for 50 minutes.Before removing meat, use a meat thermometer.All poultry should be reheated to an internal temperature of 165F.

If you bought a precooked bird, hope is not lost.You can add water to the roaster.It will absorb the turkey flavor and make a delicious gravy.

People wonder if they can stuff a bird after cooking it.The answer is no.The stuffing won't cook well if the bird is in the oven for long.Never fear.It's a more widely recommended route to prepare your stuffing.

It's a good idea to let your turkey rest for 15-20 minutes.The juices from the skin will sink into the meat and make it easier to carve.If you want to learn how to carve your turkey, refer to our Carving guide.