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How To Properly Roast Your Thanksgiving Turkey  

Every November we gather around the table with Family and Friends to give thanks and enjoy some delicious turkey. All too often we forget the particulars of roasting the Thanksgiving Turkey. I hope these few basic guidelines will help make your holidays festive and more enjoyable.

1. Selecting the right Thanksgiving Turkey for you.
It's personal preference whether you choose a fresh or a frozen turkey, but make sure you leave enough time for proper preparation. Frozen turkeys can be purchased farther in advance but can also take up to a week to thaw in the refrigerator. The general rule of weight selection would be 1 to 1½ pounds of uncooked whole turkey per person.

2. Thawing your turkey
If you have selected a frozen turkey, allow enough time to properly thaw. General rule of thumb is about 24 hours for thawing every 4 to 5 pounds. Never thaw the turkey at room temperature. Thaw it in the refrigerator in its original packaging on a shallow tray that has edges to contain the juices. (if desired, try brining your turkey for more juiciness)

3. Remove the neck and giblets.
Unwrap the turkey. Remove the bag of giblets and the neck from inside the turkey. When the giblets and neck can be removed and no ice crystals remaining, the turkey is ready to roast.

4. Seasoning.
To keep the skin from drying out, brush the turkey with cooking oil. Next, rub the surface of the turkey with your favorite seasonings.

 5. Roasting
Choose a roasting pan that is about 2 inches deep and has some type of rack inside. The rack will hold the turkey above the drippings and allow heat to circulate around the whole bird. Place your turkey breast side up in the roasting pan. Insert a meat thermometer into the center of an inside thigh muscle without touching the bone. If it starts to brown too fast, loosely cover the bird with aluminum foil.		  

6. Roasting Times and Temps.
**Ovens and turkeys vary, so use the roasting times below as a guide. Always use a thermometer to determine final doneness.

Weight                 Time
8 to 12 pounds      2¾ to 3 hours
12 to 14 pounds    3 to 3¾ hours
14 to 18 pounds    3¾ to 4¼ hours
18 to 20 pounds    4¼ to 4½ hours
20 to 24 pounds    4½ to 5 hours

7. Serving the Turkey
To make the meat easier to carve, remove the turkey from the oven after it is done cooking and cover it with foil. Allow the bird to stand for 15 to 20 minutes before carving, then serve and enjoy.

If you have any problems during roasting check here for Common Thanksgiving Turkey Emergencies

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
 

 
 

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