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How do you roast a turkey?
Place the turkey on a rack in a roasting pan and cook in
a 325°F oven. If desired you may add ½ cup water to the
bottom of the pan. You may also place aluminum foil
loosely like a tent for the first 1 to 1 ½ hours. Remove
the tent so that the turkey is allowed to brown. For
food safety, it is better to cook stuffing separately in
a casserole dish. Be sure the temperature reaches 165°F.
Sometimes turkeys have a "pop-up" temperature indicator.
However, it is recommended that you test the temperature
with your own food thermometer in several different
places.
The following are approximate turkey cooking times
provided by USDA: UNSTUFFED
4 to 6 lbs. breast...1 1/2 to 2 1/4 hrs.
6 to 8 lbs. breast...2 1/4 to 3 1/4 hrs.
8 to 12 lbs............…...2 3/4 to 3 hrs.
12 to 14 lbs.....…........3 to 3 3/4 hrs.
14 to 18 lbs...…....3 3/4 to 4 1/4 hrs.
18 to 20 lbs..….....4 1/4 to 4 1/2 hrs.
20 to 24 lbs...…..........4 1/2 to 5 hrs.
Shannon Crosby, Dietetic Intern,
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
Last update: Monday, June 30, 2008
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