Turkey Cooking Time RechnerFormel

How to Calculate Turkey Cooking Time

Formula (at 325°F / 163°C)

Unstuffed: 13 minutes per pound Stuffed: 15 minutes per pound

Thawing in Refrigerator

Thaw Days = Weight / 4 (about 1 day per 4 lbs)

Serving Estimate

About 3/4 pound (340 g) of whole turkey per person, accounting for bones.

Target Temperature

Breast: 165°F (74°C) Thigh: 175°F (80°C)

Lösungsbeispiel

Calculate cooking time for a 14 lb unstuffed turkey.

  1. Unstuffed rate: 13 min/lb.
  2. Cooking time: 14 x 13 = 182 minutes = 3 hours.
  3. Thaw time: 14 / 4 = 3.5 days in the refrigerator.
  4. Rest time: 30 + 14 = 44 minutes.
  5. Servings: 14 x 0.75 = 10-11 people.