Using an oven thermometer seems unnecessary. Isn my oven temperature gauge accurate enough?
Ovens vary in their heating method and temperature accuracy, which is why we include an oven thermometer in our complete 2-hour Turkey Roasting Kit. Typically, the oven heat cycles on and off throughout a cooking cycle to maintain the desired temperature. So the actual temperature in the oven is not constant; in fact, it can vary significantly. A thermometer can help you adjust the temperature setting with respect to your oven’s heating method. Older ovens are more likely to read an inaccurate temperature. [Back to top] • It seems like cooking at this high temperature will burn the turkey very easily. At 475°, the turkey is not likely to burn (assuming your oven is reasonably accurate). The bone ends of the drumsticks may get a little dark; we recommend that you cap them with foil.
