Turkey Portions and Cook Times

These hints are suggestions from the Hannaford Markets

Purchasing a Turkey Per Person

whole                                                 1½ pounds

Breast                                                ¾ pound

Boneless                                           ½ pound

Servings per Turkey Weight

People          Pounds

06-12                    10-18

12-14                    18-22

14-16                    22-24

16-20                    24-30

Thawing In Fridge

WEIGHT (lbs) TIME (days)

             8-12                                  2-3

           12-16                                  3-4

           16-20                                  4-5

           20-24                                  5-6

           24-30                                  6-7

Thawing In Cold Water

Weight                 Time (Hours)

8-12                                          4-6

12-16                                        6-9

16-20                                        9-11

20-24                                        11-12

Roasting Time Temperature (325°)

Weight ( lbs) Stuffed (hrs) Unstuffed  (hrs)

     8-12                       3- 3 ½                           2¾ -3

    12-14                      3 ½ - 4                          3-3¾  

    14-18                      4- 4 ½                           3¾ - 4¼

    18-20                      4 ¼ - 4 ¾                      4¼ - 4½  

    20-24                      4 ¾ -5 ¾                       4½ - 5

1.  When thawing in cold water make sure there are no holes in the wrapping.

2.  Place in sink or large pan and change the cold water every ½ hour for safe and effective thawing.

3.  When roasting, if breast begins to brown, cover with foil to prevent over cooking and drying.