TURKEY
ROASTING TIME
325
degrees
|
WEIGHT |
UN-STUFFED |
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|
10 lbs |
2 hrs |
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12 lbs |
2 1/4 |
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|
14 lbs |
2 1/2 |
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|
16 lbs |
3 hrs |
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|
18 lbs |
3 1/4 |
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20 lbs |
3 3/4 |
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22 lbs |
4 hrs |
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24 lbs |
3 1/4 to 4 hrs |
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26 lbs |
4 hrs |
Add up to 30 minutes
extra cooking time for a stuffed turkey.
Insert thermometer in
the breast - to not touch any bone.
when no thermometer is used, the thickest part of
drumstick should feel soft when pressed with thumb and
forefinger and drumstick or thigh should move easily.
Turkey is done when internal temperature reaches
170 degrees.
This is ideal for the
breast; if the thigh meat is pink, cut off the thighs and
continue to cook the thighs (at 450 degrees) while your
carve the breast.
Allow 3/4 lb raw
turkey for one serving (unless your feeding hogs, then
allow 1 lb per person)
Let turkey stand 20 to
40 minutes before carving.