Turkey Roasting And Microwave Timetable

Cooking times are approximate only. 
Meat thermometer should register 195 F.
For chilled turkeys ready-to cook weight (before stuffing).

Set traditional oven at 325 F.

WEIGHT (lbs.)
TIME (hrs.)
6 to 8  3-1/2 to 4
8 to 12 4 to 4-1/2 
12 to 16 4-1/2 to 5-1/2
16 to 20  5-1/2 to 6-1/2
20 to 24 6-1/2 to 7-1/2

NOTE: For stuffed turkey add 45-60 minutes to total roasting time.
For foil wrapped chilled unstuffed turkeys.

Set traditional oven at 450 F.

WEIGHT (lbs.)
TIME (hrs.)
6 to 8 2 to 2-1/4
8 to 12 2-1/4 to 2-3/4
12 to 16 2-3/4 to 3-1/4
16 to 20 3-1/4 to 3-1/2
20 to 24 3-1/2 to 3-3/4

NOTE: For stuffed turkey add 45-60  minutes to total roasting time.

For chilled turkeys in cooking bag and baked in microwave dish.

Set microwave oven to 70% heat.

WEIGHT (lbs.)
TIME (hrs.)
6 to 8 1 to 1-1/4
8 to 12 1-1/4 to 1-1/2
12 to 16 1-1/2 to 2

NOTE: For stuffed turkey add 20-30 minutes to total cooking time.

For microwave oven calculate 8 to10 minutes/lb (20 to 25 minutes/kg) but cooking times are approximate only, because ovens are very different.

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