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Thanksgiving: Turkey Tips




Source of Recipe


Annie's Kitchen


List of Ingredients





From USDA

What is the safest way to thaw a frozen turkey?
The USDA recommends three ways to defrost turkeys: in the
refrigerator, in cold water and in the microwave. Never defrost
turkey on the counter or in other locations.

It's best to plan ahead for slow, safe thawing in the refrigerator.
Allow about 1 day for every 5 pounds of turkey to thaw in the
refrigerator.
Turkey may be defrosted in cold water in its airtight packaging or in
a leak-proof bag. Submerge the bird or cut-up parts in cold water,
changing the water every 30 minutes.

Turkey defrosted in the microwave should be cooked immediately after
thawing because some areas of the food may become warm and begin to
cook during microwaving. Holding partially cooked food is not
recommended because any bacteria present wouldn't have been destroyed.

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What Size Turkey to Purchase
Size of Turkey Number of People
Whole bird------------------------->1 pound per person
Boneless breast of turkey--------->1/2 pound per person
Breast of turkey ------------------> 3/4 pound per person
Prestuffed frozen turkey ---------->1-1/4 pounds per person – keep
frozen until ready to cook

Thawing Time for turkey in the Refrigerator
Size of Turkey Number of Days
8 to 12 pounds ---------> 1 to 2 days
12 to 16 pounds -------->2 to 3 days
16 to 20 pounds -------->3 to 4 days
20 to 24 pounds -------->4 to 5 days

Thawing Time for turkey in Cold Water
Size of Turkey Hours to Defrost
8 to 12 pounds----------> 4 to 6 hours
12 to 16 pounds---------> 6 to 8 hours
16 to 20 pounds---------> 8 to 10 hours
20 to 24 pounds -------->8 to 10 hours

Unstuffed Turkey Baking Time
Size of Turkey Hours to Prepare
8 to12 pounds ---------->2-3/4 to 3 hours
12 to 14 pounds---------> 3 to 3 3/4 hours
14 to 18 pounds---------> 3-3/4 to 4-1/4 hours
18 to 20 pounds---------> 4-1/4 to 4-1/2 hours
20 to 24 pounds--------->4-1/2 to 5 hours

Stuffed Turkey Baking Time
Size of Turkey Hours to Prepare
8 to12 pounds ----------->3 to -1/2 hours
12 to 14 pounds --------->3-1/2 to 4 hours
14 to 18 pounds --------->4 to 4-1/4 hours
18 to 20 pounds ---------> 4-1/4 to 4-3/4 hours
20 to 24 pounds ---------> 4-3/4 to 5-1/4 hours



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