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Cooking Turkey

Canadian Turkey recommends cooking a APPROXIMATE TIMETABLE FOR ROASTING A WHOLE TURKEY*
whole turkey to an internal temperature
of 170°F (77°C) in the thickest part of the
thigh for an unstuffed turkey and Weight Stuffed Unstuffed
180°F (82°C) for a stuffed turkey.
6 – 8 lbs
3 – 3 ¼ hours 2 ½ – 2 ¾ hours
When roasting, any stuffing placed in the (3.0 – 3.5 kg)
cavity of the bird should reach an internal
temperature of at least 165°F (74°C). 8 – 10 lbs
3 ¼ – 3 ½ hours 2 ¾ – 3 hours
(3.5 – 4.5 kg)
Let the turkey stand for at least 20
minutes before carving. 10 – 12 lbs
3 ½ – 3 ¾ hours 3 – 3 ¼ hours
For more information on how to roast (4.5 – 5.5 kg)
your turkey, watch our Turkey Basics: 12 – 16 lbs
How to Cook a Simply Delicious Roast 3 ¾ – 4 hours 3 ¼ – 3 ½ hours
Turkey video. (5.5 – 7.0 kg)

A whole turkey too much? Try cooking a 16 – 20 lbs
turkey breast roast or turkey thighs. 4 ¼ – 4 ¾ hours 3 ¾ – 4 ½ hours
(7.0 – 9.0 kg)
Prep and cooking temperatures for 20 – 24 lbs
turkey cuts are available at 4 ¾ – 5 ½ hours 4 – 5 hours
canadianturkey.ca (turkey cuts section). (9.0 – 10.9 kg)

*approximate at 350°F (175°C).

Cooking times may vary depending on: the temperature of the turkey going into the oven; the
accuracy of the oven’s thermostat; how many times the oven door is opened during roasting; the
type and size of roasting pan used; and, the size of the turkey in relation to the size of the oven.

TASTY. NUTRITIOUS. VERSATILE.