Turkey Timetable
Thawing and cooking the perfect bird can be tricky business. Consult our table below to ensure nothing goes afoul at your Thanksgiving table.
Oven-ready weight | Number | Thawing time | Cooking time | Resting time |
3-5 lbs. (1.4-2.3 kg) | 4-6 | 24 hours | 2-2 1/2 hours | 15 min. |
6-8 lb. (2.7-3.6 kg) | 7-10 | 36 hours | 21/2-31/2 hours | 20 min. |
9-11 lb. (4-5 kg) | 11-15 | 48 hours | 3 1/2-4 hours | 30 min. |
12-16 lb. (5.4-7.2 kg) | 16-20 | 72 hours | 4 1/2-5 hours | 30 min. |
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Originally Published: January 18, 2011