How long to cook a 13.6 pound turkey

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Oven-roasted turkey: temperatures and times. For a lb. Chef's Notes If using a frozen turkey, start thawing it in a pan in the refrigerator 3 to 4 days before roasting, depending on its size. Per Serving:. Be the first to rate and review! No ratings or reviews yet. Close this dialog window Review this recipe. What did you think about this recipe? All rights reserved. The best way to know when your turkey is done is by its temperature. Check the internal temperature in the innermost part of the thigh and wing and the thickest part of the breast.

If your turkey has a "pop-up" temperature indicator, it is recommended that you also check the internal temperature of the turkey in the innermost part of the thigh and wing and the thickest part of the breast with a food thermometer. For an unstuffed bird, we're talking roughly 15 minutes per pound. If you want to cook a frozen turkey, it will take at least 50 percent longer than the recommended times.

While you should always use temperature as the most reliable indicator of doneness, it does help to have a rough timetable for scheduling guidance. Notice that these times are based on a steady degree roasting temperature. Hotter temperatures will shorten the cooking time. Also, dry-brining, for some reason, has consistently shown to shorten cooking times. Russ Parsons is a former Food writer and columnist and the former editor of the Food section at the Los Angeles Times.

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