whole turkey:
1 1/2 lbs. per person
breast
turkey:
3/4 lb. per person
boneless
turkey:
1/2 lb. per person
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| 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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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, and 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 too see what's best for your turkey. |
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| Time To Cook |
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| 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. |
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Approximate roasting times:
U.S.D.A. approximate cooking times in a 325
degress Fahrenheit oven. |
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| Weight |
Stuffed |
Unstuffed |
| 08 - 12 lbs |
3.00 - 3.50 hours |
2.75 - 3.00 hours |
| 12 -14 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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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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