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For Best
Results:
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1.
Pre-Heat Oven to 325º
2. Thaw Your Turkey in advance (Click here for Thawing
Instructions)
3. Use a Thermometer (Click
here for what type of Thermometer to Buy)
4. Remove the Wire that
holds the drumsticks together. Remove by Squeezing Wires Together.
5.
Add 2-4 cups of Water or Chicken Broth in pan.
6. Let Turkey rest about
30 minutes before carving to allow juices to well up in the meat.
7. Turkey is Done when the
temperature in Turkey Thigh is 165-170 (Heritage
Turkey 150-155) |
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Preparation |
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Remove the neck and the bag with Giblets from the Neck Cavity and
remove Neck from Large Cavity between drumsticks. (Click
here to see diagram where to find Giblets).
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Rinse the bird with cold water. Make sure you rinse the inside Cavities really
well. Pat cavities lightly with a paper towel.
Please forgive us if any birds are missing
any giblets or necks.
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Remove metal wires by Squeezing Wires Together to release the
drumsticks.
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(Do Not Stuff turkey the night before cooking it. Never stuff the bird with warm stuffing,
as these practices can encourage bacteria growth.
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Place the turkey breast side up in an open pan. Put pats of
butter under the skin. Rub butter over all outside skin. If you are
making gravy, DO NOT add more than 1/4 cup water or chicken broth to pan
at a time. Otherwise add about 2-4 cups of water (or broth) to the
bottom of the pan. (The liquid will help preserve the bird's natural
juiciness.)
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Roasting |
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Preheat oven to 325º degrees |
- Use a Thermometer when cooking a Turkey. When the Turkey
reaches 165-170 (Heritage Turkey 150-155) in the Turkey's thigh,
the Turkey is done.
- Oven Temperatures vary, so roasting times are approximate.
- Begin checking for doneness ½ to 1 hour before the end of the recommended
roasting time. Place a tent foil loosely over turkey when the
turns golden brown. Do not seal the foil around the pan.
- Let the Turkey rest about 30 minutes before carving to allow
juices to well up in the meat. This helps preserve the meat
juiciness.
- Even the most experienced cooks have question when it comes
time to prepare a Holiday Turkey. To ease your worries call Mary
at 1-888-666-8244.
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Heritage Roasting Times |
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Weight
8-12
12-14
14-16
16-18
18-20
20-25
25-30 |
325˚ Roasting Time
1½ to 2½ hours
2½ to 3 hours
3 to 3¾ hours
3¾ to
4 hours
4 to
4½ hours
4½ to 5 hours
4½ to 6 hours |
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Weight
8-12
12-14
14-16
16-18
18-20
20-25
25-30 |
325˚ Roasting Time
1¼ to 2¼ hours
2¼ to 2¾ hours
2¾ to 3½ hours
3½
to 4 hours
4 to
4½ hours
4½ to 5 hours
4½ to 6 hours |
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Done
165-170 degrees in
Thigh
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Done
150-155 degrees in
Thigh
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