Turkey Thawing and Cooking Time

Estimate whole turkey roasting time from its weight, stuffed or unstuffed.

Usage Tip

Tent with foil if the skin browns before the inside is done.

Cooking Time
— minutes
At 165°C / 325°F
THE MATH
time = weight (kg) × minutes per kg (about 13–15 min per lb)
Unstuffed birds cook faster than stuffed ones at the same oven temperature.
Cook until the thickest part of the thigh reaches 74°C / 165°F on a thermometer.
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