TIME FOR THAWING TIMES Weight 8 to 12 lbs 12 to 16 lbs 16 to 20 lbs 20 to 24 lbs
Turkey
in Fridge - 40ºF 2 to 2.5 days 2.5 to 4 days 4 to 5 days 5 to 6 days
in COLD Water* 4 to 6 hrs 6 to 8 hrs 8 to 10 hrs 10 to 12 hrs
*turkey should be submerged in the water
COOKING TIMES Open Pan Method - in 325ºF conventional oven on lowest rack
Weight 8 to 12 lbs 12 to 14 lbs 14 to 18 lbs 18 to 20 lbs 20 to 24 lbs
Unstuffed 2.75 to 3 hrs 3 to 3.75 hrs 3.75 to 4.25 hrs 4.25 to 4.5 hrs 4.5 to 5 hrs
Stuffed 3 to 3.5 hrs 3.5 to 4 hrs 4 to 4.25 hrs 4.25 to 4.75 hrs 4.75 to 5.25 hrs
Great additions to your favorite stuffing recipe: • Apples and walnuts • Dried cranberries and roasted pecans • Granny Smith apples and almonds • Chopped apples and Italian sausage • Caramelized onions • Bacon • Italian sausage • Mix of wild mushrooms • Chopped dried pears and walnuts • Diced ham • Pine nuts and raisins • Water chestnuts • Sundried tomatoes