At what temperature does the popper come out of the turkey?
By the time the pop up pops, your turkey will already be overcooked and dry. Remember when you remove the turkey from the oven that it will continue to cook for up to ten minutes, so if you remove the turkey at 180-185 degrees, as most poppers do, your turkey could then reach an internal temp of 190 or even more…
Is turkey done at 165 or 180?
While some recipes state that turkey should be cooked to 180 degrees Fahrenheit, the meat is safe to consume once it reaches the 165-degree mark. Cooking the breasts past 165 can result in dry meat, but the dark meat can be cooked to 180.
What if the turkey popper popped early?
These pop-up timers are actually inaccurate. There’s a reason that turkey has a reputation for being dry, and it’s because of these timers. If they ever pop at all, it can be too late. Or even worse, they could rise too early and your turkey could be underdone, putting you and your guests at the risk of food poisoning.
