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guide to thawing turkey and
roasting turkey
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thawing times for turkey
We
prefer to thaw slowly, of course. For safety's sake, never thaw on the
counter.
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size
in pounds
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refrigerator
thaw
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cold
water thaw
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8 - 12 |
1 - 2 days |
4 - 6 hours |
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12 - 16 |
2 - 3 days |
6 - 8 hours |
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16 - 20 |
3 - 4 days |
8 - 10 hours |
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20 - 24 |
4 - 5 days |
10 - 12 hours |
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roasting
times for turkey in preheated 325°F oven
All
cooking times have variables, depending on the moisture of the turkey,
whether you brined or not. A meat thermometer is the final determinant
of doneness. Never rely on the pop-up thermometer that comes
in a turkey. They aren't accurate. Turkey should reach an internal temperature
of 180 °F in the inner part of the thigh and 170° in the
breast. Stuffing should reach 165 ° . This is an important safety
factor.
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size
in pounds
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unstuffed
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stuffed
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8 - 12 |
2 3/4 - 3 hours |
3 - 3/1/2 hours |
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12 - 14 |
3 - 3 3/4 hours |
3 1/2 - 4 hours
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14 - 18 |
3 3/4 - 4 1/4
hours |
4 - 4 1/4 hours
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18 - 20 |
41/4 - 4 1/2
hours |
4 1/4 to 4
3/4 hours |
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20 - 24 |
4 1/2 - 5 hours |
4 3/4 - 5 1/4
hours |
Whether you make turkey at Thanksgiving or Christmas, we wish you all happy holidays.
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