If the turkey reads 165°F, is the stuffing done?

Check it separately. The center of the stuffing has to read 165°F on its own.

What temperature should a turkey be cooked to?

Q: What temperature should a turkey be cooked to?

165°F. 165°F is the safe minimum, checked with a food thermometer in the innermost part of the thigh and wing and the thickest part of the breast. Go by the lowest number you read. Stuffing has to reach 165°F in the center too, in the bird or in its own dish.

165°F

165°F is the safe minimum, checked with a food thermometer in the innermost part of the thigh and wing and the thickest part of the breast. Go by the lowest number you read. Stuffing has to reach 165°F in the center too, in the bird or in its own dish.

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If the turkey reads 165°F, is the stuffing done?: Check it separately. The center of the stuffing has to read 165°F on its own.
What about reheating leftover turkey?: Reheat it to 165°F too.

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