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Pattianne's Timetable For Roasting Turkey
Oven temperature 400 F. for first 1/2-3/4 hrs. then lower oven to
325 F.
Times for Stuffed turkey:
6-8 lb.----------- 3 to 3 1/2 hours
8-12 lb.---------- 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 hours
12-16 lb.--------- 4 1/2 to 5 1/2 hours
16-20 lb.--------- 5 1/2 to 6 1/2 hours
20-24 lb.--------- 6 1/2 to 7 hours
Any Larger "fake it":)!
NOTE: I cook my stuffed turkey in pre-heated oven at 400 F. for
approx 1/2-3/4 hrs. then lower oven temperature to 325 F. based on
a 12-24 lb stuffed turkey. Spread butter or margarine, salt and
pepper over the whole turkey; I use foil wrap on bottom of
roasting pan with dabs of butter; cover turkey with foil, basting
often. Last half hour remove foil for browning and crispy top.
Pattianne's Country kitchen
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How to Carve a Roast Turkey |
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The secret of perfect carving is to use a sharp carving knife or an electric knife. Cook fresh turkey at 325 F. for 20 minutes a pound if well stuffed, uncovered, or use a pop-up thermometer. After removing the turkey from the oven, let it stand for 15 to 20 minutes before carving. Cover with foil to keep it warm.
 1. Pull drumstick away from body. Cut skin and meat between leg and body. With knife tip, cut through the joint, separating leg from body. |
 2. Cut through joint to separate drumstick from thigh. Slice pieces parallel to bone. Make a horizontal cut into the breast above each wing. |
 3. Start at outer edge of one side of breast. Cut thin, even slices from the top of the breast down to the horizontal cut. Repeat on other side. |