I have a 23.5 pound turkey, and a 22 qrt Rival roaster: How long should I cook it and at what temp?

This turkey is bigger than recommended for this roaster, so first, check the fit- you need about an inch all around including the top to get good cooking. Any place it touches the sides it will tend to overcook.

The Rival manual suggested 375 for pre basted or 350 for fresh 9-14 minutes per pound. In my experience this is too hot. I use 325 for 4 to 4 3/4 hours at 325 for an 18 pound turkey; a 21 pounder takes about 35-45 minutes more. The USDA now uses 165 as the end point temp (down quite a bit from a few years ago), but if you stuff, that has to be in the middle of the stuffing, and the turkey will overcook somewhat while it gets there. All experts agree that turkeys cook better and safer if unstuffed, so considering that you will have to make an extra pan of stuffing to have it for everyone, you would be well advised to cook your turkey unstuffed and use some of the drippings to flavor the pan of stuffing while the turkey rests.

I have a 24 lb. turkey and the 18 qt roaster. Will i be able to cook this turkey in the roaster and at what temp and for how long? I also bought this on Sunday and have been thawed this in the fridge since tonight and have put this in the sink this evening but will put this back in the fridge over nite. Any helpful suggestions will be greatly appreciated...