The most dramatic decrease in moisture loss happens during the first 10 minutes of rest. There are two factors to consider when calculating resting time: size of the meat and cooking method. For turkey, we recommend 30 to 40 minutes for a whole bird and 20 minutes for parts. Tap the link in our profile to browse all our Thanksgiving recipes. #cooksillustrated #cithanksgiving #thanksgiving #thanksgivingturkey #turkey #roastturkey #turkeyrecipes #recipes #cooking #foodscience