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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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