What size Turkey should I buy ?
 

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

Time To Thaw

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Time To Cook

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 degress Fahrenheit oven.

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

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.