What size Turkey should I buy ?
 
whole turkey:
1 1/2 lbs. per person
breast turkey:
3/4 lb. per person
boneless turkey:
1/2 lb. per person
 
Weight Serving
10-18 lbs 6-12 servings
18-22 lbs. 12-14 servings
22-24 lbs. 14-16 servings
24-30 lbs. 16-20 servings
 
Time To Thaw
 
Thawing whole turkeys in the fridge:
Place the turkey in its original wrap on a tray or in a pan to catch the moisture that accumulates as it thaws.
 
Weight Serving
8-12 lbs 2-3 days
12-16 lbs. 3-4 days
16-20 lbs. 4-5 days
20-24 lbs. 5-6 days
24-30 lbs. 6-7 days
 
Thawing in cold water:
Check the wrapper to make sure there are no tears, and place the turkey in its unopened bag in the sink or in a large container and cover it with cold water. Change the water every 30 minutes to assure safe effective thawing.
 
Weight Serving
8-12 lbs 4-6 hours
12-16 lbs. 6-9 hours
16-20 lbs. 9-11 hours
20-24 lbs. 11-12 hours
 
Thawing in the microwave:
A turkey can be thawed in a microwave oven. Since microwave ovens vary in size and power, please check the manufacturer's instruction book too see what's best for your turkey.
 
Time To Cook
 
Place your turkey breast-side up on a flat rack in a shallow open pan (about 2 inches deep) in a 325 degrees Fahrenheit oven. When about two-thirds done shield breast with foil to prevent overcooking.
 
Approximate roasting times:
U.S.D.A. approximate cooking times in a 325 degress Fahrenheit oven.
 
Weight Stuffed Unstuffed
08 - 12 lbs 3.00 - 3.50 hours 2.75 - 3.00 hours
12 -14 lbs. 3.50 - 4 00 hours 3.00 - 3.75 hours
14 - 18 lbs. 4.00 - 4.50 hours 3.75 - 4.25 hours
18 - 20 lbs. 4.25 - 4.75 hours 4.25 - 4.50 hours
20 - 24 lbs. 4.75 - 5.75 hours 4.50 - 5.00 hours
 
Note:
Cooking times and temperatures can vary. We recommend taking an internal temperature as the best way to ensure a superior product and a safe product.