LET'S TALK TURKEY

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This my favorite time of year. I love the holiday season and all the fun and activity. So lets start with Thanksgiving and talk....

TURKEY

To Thaw Frozen Turkey

DO NOT THAW AT ROOM TEMPERATURE! Use the following method

Do not hurry your turkey! Place wrapped turkey on a tray in the refrigerator for 2 to 4 days; allow 5 hours thaw time per pound of bird to completly thaw.

ROASTING CHART FOR UNSTUFFED TURKEY

Preheat oven to 325 degrees

                    UNSTUFFED POUNDS                   HOURS OF ROAST TIME

                        8 to 10                          2 1/2 to 2 3/4
                       10 to 12                          2 3/4 to 3
                       12 to 14                          3     to 3 3/4
                       14 to 16                          3 3/4 to 4
                       16 to 18                          4     to 4 1/4
                       18 to 20                          4 1/4 to 4 1/2
                       20 to 22                          4 1/2 to 4 3/4

For Recipes for left-over turkey!

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