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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.

From: The Ultimate Christmas, Reader's Digest Canada

 

Oven-ready weight
(including stuffing)
Number
of servings
Thawing time
in the fridge
(frozen turkey)
Cooking time
Resting time
before carving
 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.

 

 

*Ensure the turkey is completely thawed before cooking.


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