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Perfect Portions
 whole turkey:
1 1/2 lbs. per person
breast turkey:
3/4 lb. per person
boneless turkey:
1/2 lb. per person
| Weight |
Serving |
| 10-18 lbs |
6-12 servings |
| 18-22 lbs. |
12-14 servings |
| 22-24 lbs. |
14-16 servings |
| 24-30 lbs. |
16-20 servings |
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Cooking Methods
Place your turkey breast-side up on a flat rack in a shallow open pan (about 2 inches deep) in a 325 degrees Fahrenheit oven. When about two-thirds done, shield breast with foil to prevent overcooking.
Approximate roasting times:
U.S.D.A. approximate cooking times in a 325 degrees Fahrenheit oven. |
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| Weight |
Stuffed |
Unstuffed |
| 08-12 lbs |
3.00-3.50 hours |
2.75-3.00 hours |
| 12-4 lbs. |
3.50 4 00 hours |
3.00-3.75 hours |
| 14-18 lbs. |
4.00-4.50 hours |
3.75-4.25 hours |
| 18-20 lbs. |
4.25-4.75 hours |
4.25-4.50 hours |
| 20-24 lbs. |
4.75-5.75 hours |
4.50-5.00 hours |
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| Thawing & Freezing |
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Thawing whole turkeys in the fridge:
Place the turkey in its original wrap on a
tray or in a pan to catch the moisture that accumulates as it thaws. |
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| Weight |
Serving |
| 8-12 lbs |
2-3 days |
| 12-16 lbs. |
3-4 days |
| 16-20 lbs. |
4-5 days |
| 20-24 lbs. |
5-6 days |
| 24-30 lbs. |
6-7 days |
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Thawing in cold water:
Check the wrapper to make sure there are no
tears, place the turkey in its unopened bag in the sink or in a
large container and cover it with cold water. Change the water every
30 minutes to assure safe, effective thawing. |
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| Weight |
Serving |
| 8-12 lbs |
4-6 hours |
| 12-16 lbs. |
6-9 hours |
| 16-20 lbs. |
9-11 hours |
| 20-24 lbs. |
11-12 hours |
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Thawing in the microwave:
A turkey can be thawed in a microwave oven.
Since microwave ovens vary in size and power, please check the
manufacturer's instruction book to see what's best for your turkey. |
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Food Safety
Grilling & broiling total cooking time
To determine doneness, cut a slit into the center of the meat to check the color: red indicates rare, pink indicates medium and brown indicates well done. Total cooking time for medium is about 18 minutes. Use a meat thermometer to test for doneness: 135°F indicates medium rare, 150°F indicates medium.
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Note:
Cooking times and temperatures can vary. We
recommend taking an internal temperature as the best way to ensure a
superior product and a safe product. |
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