Turkey Roasting Times
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Approximate Timetable for Fresh or Thawed Breast or Whole
Turkey cooked at 325°F. Use a meat thermometer to be sure whole turkey reaches
a minimum of 165°F in the intermost part of the thigh and the thickest part of the breast before removing from oven.
| Weight (lbs.) |
Unstuffed (hours) |
Stuffed (hours) |
| 4 to 6 (Breast) |
1 1/2 to 2 1/4 |
n/a |
| 6 to 8 (Breast) |
2 1/4 to 3 1/4 |
n/a |
| 8 to 12 |
2 3/4 to 3 |
3 to 3 1/2 |
| 12 to 14 |
3 to 3 3/4 |
3 1/2 to 4 |
| 14 to 18 |
3 3/4 to 4 1/4 |
4 to 4 1/4 |
| 18 to 20 |
4 1/4 to 4 1/2 |
4 1/4 to 4 3/4 |
| 20 to 24 |
4 1/2 to 5 |
4 3/4 to 5 1/4 |
Cooking guidelines are simply that -- guidelines. Each turkey
cooks a little differently. Many factors can affect the cooking time -- shielding,
stuffing, temperature of the bird, depth of the roasting pan, and oven temperature.
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