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Roasting times
By Times staff
© St. Petersburg Times,
published November 14, 2001
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A beautiful bird
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Roasting times
The following roasting times are for unstuffed turkeys cooked at 325 degrees:
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The following roasting times are for unstuffed turkeys cooked at 325 degrees:
Whole turkey
8-12 pounds: 2-3/4 - 3 hours
12-14 pounds: 3 - 3-3/4 hours
14-18 pounds: 3-3/4 - 4-1/4 hours
18-20 pounds: 4-1/4 - 4-1/2 hours
20-25 pounds: 4-1/2 - 5 hours
Whole turkey breast
4-6 pounds: 1-1/2 - 2-1/4 hours
6-8 pounds: 2-1/4 - 3-1/4 hours
-- Source: Better Homes and Gardens Cookbook, 2000 edition.
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