What is the proper internal temperature for cooking a turkey?

I don't want my guests to eat undercooked turkey or worse get Salmonella.

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The best way to tell if your turkey is ready to eat is with a meat thermometer. A perfectly done turkey will reach 185°F in the thigh, 170°F in the breast.  Check out Butterball's website for learning how to Know When Your Turkey Is Done and create a beautifully golden turkey.

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  • Previously updated Jan 20, 2022
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  • --Answered By-- Talia Resendes

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  1. LIES. https://www.canr.msu.edu/smprv/uploads/files/RTE_Poultry_Tables1.pdf has the log7 method of salmonella reduction- hold a turkey at 150 for <5 minutes and it's safe.
    by Greg J Sigountos on May 03, 2021