Turkey Cooking Information
Store your bird in your fridge at a temperature below 4 C until you are ready to prepare and cook it.
BEFORE YOU ROAST OR STUFF THE TURKEY MAKE SURE THAT YOU HAVE REMOVED THE PLASTIC BAG OF ORGANS THAT ARE IN THE CAVITY OR NECK OF THE BIRD. We try and include the bag of organs in every whole bird, however occasionally one can get missed.
Our birds will cook faster than a conventional bird.
Based on our turkey cooking experience an unstuffed 15lb turkey cooks in 3 hours at 375F, a 20 lb unstuffed turkey cooks in 4 hours at 375F. When it is done remove from the oven cover it loosely with foil and let it rest for 15-20 min so that the natural juices are locked in.
There are many factors that can affect how fast your turkey cooks including your oven, pan, and preparation. One way to know if your turkey is cooked is to take the temperature of the bird in the thickest part of the thigh without touching the bone. The meat thermometer should read 170 F.
- Sunworks Farm
