How to Make
Turkey Thawing & Cooking Instructions

                                                                        Approximate Thawing Time:

Weight                                                                      In Refrigerator                                            In Cold Water                       

4 to 12 pounds                                                       1 1/2 to 2 days                                           4 to 6 hours

12 to 16 pounds                                                     2 to 3 days                                                  6 to 9 hours

16 to 20 pounds                                                     3 to 4 days                                                  9 to 11 hours

20 to 24 pounds                                                     3 to 4 days                                                  11 to 12 hours

                                                                    Approximate Roasting Time in 325° Oven

            On Rack in Shallow Open Pan                                                          Covered Dark Enamel Pan

Weight                  Stuffed               Un-stuffed                                             Stuffed               Un-stuffed

4-8#                  3 - 3 1/2 hrs.         2 1/2 - 3 hrs.                                      2 1/2 - 3 hrs.          2 - 2 1/2 hrs.

8-12#               3 1/2 - 4 hrs.          3 - 3 1/2 hrs.                                      3 - 3 1/2 hrs.          2 1/2 - 3 hrs.

12-16#             4 - 4 1/2 hrs.          3 1/2 - 4 hrs.                                      3 1/2 - 4 hrs.          3 - 3 1/2 hrs.

16-20#             4 1/2 - 5 hrs.          4 - 4 1/2 hrs.                                      4 - 4 1/2 hrs.          3 1/2 - 4 hrs.

20-24#             5 - 6 hrs.                 4 1/2 - 5 hrs.                                      4 1/2 - 5 hrs.          4 - 4 1/2 hrs.

• if shiny aluminum roaster is used, it may be necessary to increase cooking time up to 1 hour

Test For Doneness:

1. Thigh temperature should be 180°. If turkey is stuffed, for further testing remove thermometer from thigh and place in center of stuffing. Temperature should be 160° to 165°.
   
2. Protecting fingers with paper or cloth, press thigh and drumstick. Meat should feel soft.
3. When skin is pricked on thigh, juices should no longer be pink.

After turkey is removed from oven, let stand 15-20 minutes for easier carving. Remove all stuffing from cavity.