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How to Prepare a Prestuffed Frozen Turkey

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Frozen stuffed turkeys can make even the most novice cook appear to be a master chef. And there are fewer dishes to clean, too!

Difficulty: Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • Aluminum Foil
  • Aluminum Foil
  • Carving Knives
  • Curved Meat Forks
  • Cutting Boards
  • Nonstick Roasting Pans
  • Oven Mitts
  • Platters
  • Oven Mitts
  • Oven mitts
  • 1 frozen stuffed turkeys
  1. Step 1

    Pick a turkey big enough for your needs, keeping in mind that one serving is approximately 1 lb.

  2. Step 2

    Place the turkey, still frozen, in a covered roaster and place directly into a preheated 400 degree F oven.

  3. Step 3

    Cook a 6 - 7 lb. turkey for 3 to 3 1/2 hours.

  4. Step 4

    Cook a 8 - 9 lb. turkey for 3 1/2 to 3 3/4 hours.

  5. Step 5

    Cook a 10 - 11 lb. turkey for 3 3/4 to 4 hours.

  6. Step 6

    Cook a 12 - 13 lb. turkey for 4 to 4 1/4 hours.

  7. Step 7

    Cook a 14 - 15 lb. turkey for 4 1/2 to 4 3/4 hours.

  8. Step 8

    Cook a 16 -17 lb. turkey for 4 3/4 to 5 hours.

  9. Step 9

    Let turkey rest 20 minutes.

  10. Step 10

    Carve and serve.

Tips & Warnings
  • As an alternative to using a covered roaster, you can also roast a frozen stuffed turkey with a foil cap.
  • Never, ever defrost a frozen stuffed turkey. The interaction of the thawing stuffing with the turkey meat causes bacteria to form, so the cooking process, which destroys the bacteria, needs to be started immediately.

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