Turkey Tips
THAWING TIMES Weight 8 to 12 lbs 12 to 16 lbs 16 to 20 lbs 20 to 24 lbs
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
Want faster cooking time? An 8 quart Instant Pot can cook an 8-10lb turkey in 1.5-2hrs.
Great additions to your favorite stuffing recipe: Apples and walnuts Dried cranberries and roasted pecans Granny Smith apples and almonds Caramelized onions Bacon Italian sausage Mix of wild mushrooms Chopped dried pears and walnuts Diced ham Pine nuts and raisins Water chestnuts Sundried tomatoes Kale Cornbread and fennel