As a rule of thumb, the formula for roasting a whole (unstuffed) turkey is about 15 minutes per pound in a 325-degree oven. Bring the oven up to 350 degrees and you can cut the time by as much as 5 minutes per pound.

A juicy, flavorful turkey starts with the right preparation—and our favorite recipe requires us to start the thawing and prep on Monday. Whether you prefer wet brining or dry brining, and whether you roast it whole or spatchcock it,