
All-Natural Brined Young Turkey

- Remove neck and giblets from breast cavity.
- Place turkey in shallow roasting pan. Loosely cover with aluminum foil.
- Roast in the oven according to package directions or use the USDA timetable below as a reference.
- Baste occasionally with pan juices.
- One hour before turkey is done, remove the foil so the turkey browns. If turkey reaches desired color before it finishes cooking, place the aluminum foil cover back on top of the turkey.
- Remove turkey from oven and allow to rest 20 minutes before carving.
NOTE: For food safety reasons we do not recommend stuffing your turkey.
USDA Timetable for Turkey Roasting in 325°F Oven
Times are approximate; oven temperatures vary. A whole turkey is safe when a food thermometer registers a minimum internal temperature of 165°F. Check the internal temperature in the innermost part of the thigh and wing and the thickest part of the breast.
UNSTUFFED
4-8 pounds (Breast): 1½ to 3¼ hours
8-12 pounds: 2¾ to 3 hours
12-14 pounds: 3 to 3¾ hours
14-18 pounds: 3¾ to 4¼ hours
18-20 pounds: 4¼ to 4½ hours
20-24 pounds: 4½ to 5 hours
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Directions
- Remove neck and giblets from breast cavity.
- Place turkey in shallow roasting pan. Loosely cover with aluminum foil.
- Roast in the oven according to package directions or use the USDA timetable below as a reference.
- Baste occasionally with pan juices.
- One hour before turkey is done, remove the foil so the turkey browns. If turkey reaches desired color before it finishes cooking, place the aluminum foil cover back on top of the turkey.
- Remove turkey from oven and allow to rest 20 minutes before carving.
NOTE: For food safety reasons we do not recommend stuffing your turkey.
USDA Timetable for Turkey Roasting in 325°F Oven
Times are approximate; oven temperatures vary. A whole turkey is safe when a food thermometer registers a minimum internal temperature of 165°F. Check the internal temperature in the innermost part of the thigh and wing and the thickest part of the breast.
UNSTUFFED
4-8 pounds (Breast): 1½ to 3¼ hours
8-12 pounds: 2¾ to 3 hours
12-14 pounds: 3 to 3¾ hours
14-18 pounds: 3¾ to 4¼ hours
18-20 pounds: 4¼ to 4½ hours
20-24 pounds: 4½ to 5 hours