How to calculate the cooking time of a turkey?
At a temperature of 375°F, cook the turkey for 45 minutes, then lower the oven temperature to 325°F. For a 12 to 16 pound turkey, the cooking time is 5 to 6 hours. It is very important not to forget to baste from time to time with the cooking juices.
How to cook a Butterball?
Cook until the thermometer reads 180°F / 82°C when inserted into the thigh and 165°F / 74°C inserted in the center of the stuffing. Once done, let the turkey rest for 20 minutes before carving.
How to cook a 10 pound turkey?
The cooking
At a temperature of 375°F, cook the turkey for 45 minutes, then lower the oven temperature to 325°F. For a 12 to 16 pound turkey, the cooking time is 5 to 6 hours. It is very important not to forget to baste from time to time with the cooking juices.
How do you know if the turkey is well cooked?
Use a meat thermometer to check if the turkey is cooked through. Whole poultry – internal temperature should reach 82°C (180°F). Breasts – internal temperature should reach 74°C (165°F).
How to cook a young turkey?
Baste the turkey with the cooking juices a few times during cooking. Cook approximately 3 hours 45 minutes or 20 minutes per 0.5 kilo or per pound. Let the poultry rest for 20 minutes before serving. Cover with aluminum foil to allow the juices to disperse into the meat.
How to cook frozen meat?
The cooking will be rare after 6 minutes and medium after 8 to 9 minutes. For other frozen meats, red or white, take care that the cooking temperature is not too high to prevent the outside from cooking too quickly and the inside from remaining raw.
How to cook a 10 kg turkey?
To roast a turkey, allow 45 to 50 minutes of cooking time per kg. Cook at thermostat 7 for the first half hour (210°C), then thermostat 5 (150°C) the rest of the time. At the end of cooking, pierce one of the thighs and watch the color of the juice that comes out. If transparent, the turkey is done.
How to cook a 15 pound turkey?
Place the turkey in the oven at 400°F, uncovered. For the 15 lb turkey, start cooking at 400°F for the first 20 minutes to brown it. Then reduce the heat to 325°F for the next 1-2 hours, until the internal temperature of the brisket reaches about 140°F to about 145°F.
How big a turkey for 10 people?
Count a turkey of 4.5 kg for 8 to 10 people and 2 turkeys of 2.8 kg if you are 12.
How do you know if the turkey is done without a thermometer?
If the thermometer reads 82°, your turkey is cooked. If you don’t have a thermometer, you can poke the thigh of the poultry with the tip of a knife: if the juice that runs out is clear, it’s cooked. If, on the other hand, it is pink, then extend the cooking further.

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