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FAQ
The most common suggestion is that you should cook a turkey for approximately 15 minutes per pound of turkey. (At a temperature of 325F-350F). It’s important to make sure the internal temperature reaches 170-175 F before considering the turkey fully cooked.
Allow a full 24 hours of fridge thawing for every 4-5 pounds of frozen turkey. When in a rush you can thaw it in the sink with cold water at a rate of 2-3 hours for every 5 pounds of turkey.
Absolutely! While it is not recommended, you can cook a completely frozen turkey. It will take longer and not taste as good, but it will be safe to eat. Plan on allowing 7-10 hours to cook a fully frozen turkey.
A turkey usually feeds 1 person for every 1-1/2 pounds of turkey. For example, a 15 lbs turkey should be able to feed 10 people.
The recommended cooking temperature for a turkey in a conventional oven is 325-350F.
