How to tell if turkey is done without a thermometer?

To check for doneness without a thermometer, pierce the thigh and pay attention to the juices: if the juices run clear, it's cooked, and if the juices are reddish pink, it needs more time. Put the turkey back in the oven and check again after a short time. read more

Stick the breast with a knife, if the juice thar runs out is clear the turkey is cooked. Addition: I just looked at your cooking time. If your oven is at least 325F your turkey was done about an hour ago. read more

Insert the thermometer into the breast up near where the head would be, since you want to check the thickest part. If you don't have a thermometer, you can opt to look at the clarity of the juices. When the turkey is done, there will be no more pink in the juice. read more

There are two basic ways to tell when your turkey is done. One is by temperature, and one is by the clarity of the juices. The first way we're going to do it is by temperature. read more