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RICHARD'S turkey TIPS

Roast in a 325 degree Conventional Oven on
the Lowest Oven Rack

      Turkey Weight    Unstuffed Turkey   Stuffed Turkey   
           8-12 lbs.         2 3/4 to 3 hrs.        3 to 3 1/2 hrs.
           12-14 lbs.       3 to 3 3/4 hrs.        3 1/2 to 4 hrs.
           14-18 lbs.       3 3/4 to 4 1/4 hrs.  4 to 4 1/4 hrs.
           18-20 lbs.       4 1/4 to 4 1/2 hrs.  4 1/4 to 4 3/4 hr
           20-24 lbs.       4 1/2 to 5 hrs.        4 3/4 to 5 1/4 hr

Fresh Turkey Cooking Instructions:
     1. Remove giblets and neck from body cavities.
      2. Rinse bird with cold water. Drain.
      3. Place turkey, breast side up, in roasting pan. Brush
          with melted butter.
      4. Roast at 325 degrees. When breast is golden brown,
          cover loosely with foil.
      5. Meat thermometer inserted in thickest part of thigh
          should read 180 degrees.
      6. Allow to cool 30 minutes before carving.

   Refrigerator Turkey Thawing Times (40 degrees F)
         Turkey Weight        Days to Allow for Thaw      
             8-12 lbs.                    2 to 2.5 days
             12-16 lbs.                  2.5 to 4 days
             16-20 lbs.                  4 to 5 days
             20-24 lbs.                  5 to 6 days

    COLD Water Turkey Thawing Times
         Turkey Weight         Hours to Allow for Thawing
             8-12 lbs.                     4 to 6 hours
             12-16 lbs.                   6 to 8 hours
             16-20 lbs.                   8 to 10 hours
             20-24 lbs.                   10 to 12 hours

    Storage for Leftover Cooked Turdey

    Refrigerate at 35-40 degrees F up to 3-4 days
    Freeze at 0 degrees F or below for 3-4 months