Whole Turkey:
Fresh Young Turkey
Approximate cooking time in hours and minutes.
| |
Fresh Young Turkey*
(10-16 pounds) |
Fresh Young Turkey*
(16-24 pounds) |
| Roasting/ Baking |
(325°F) 3-4 hrs.
15-20 min./lb. |
(325°F) 4-5 hrs.
12-15 min./lb.
|
| Braising/ Sautéing |
Not recommended |
Not recommended |
| Poaching/ Simmering |
Not recommended |
Not recommended |
| Deep-Frying (365-375°F) |
About 40 minutes.
3-4 min./lb. |
About 60 minutes.
2-3 min./lb. |
| Oven-Frying (425°F) |
Not recommended |
Not recommended |
| Broiling/ Direct Grilling |
Not recommended |
Not recommended |
| Smoking/ Indirect Grilling |
12-20 min./lb. |
12-15 min./lb. |
| MICROWAVE COOKING |
| Microwave Setting |
(high) 10 min.
(med) remaining time
|
Not recommended |
Cooking/Standing Time
(for combined total weight |
12-15 min./lb.
standing time 20 min.
|
Not recommended |
* If frozen, defrost in refrigerator, allowing 24 hours for every 5 pounds.
