Whole Turkey Calculator
Use the Granny’s Whole Turkey Calculator below to estimate the size of Granny’s Turkey you will need, how long it will take to thaw, and how much time it will take to cook.
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Cooking Time
Cooking Time requires a minimum of 8 lbs
Oven method:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the turkey, breast-side up, on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Roast loosely covered with foil for one hour, then remove. If you choose to baste your turkey, limit the number of times you open and close the oven door (once per hour is sufficient). Turkey is fully cooked when a meat thermometer reads 170°F (77°C) for an unstuffed turkey, or 180°F (82°C) for a stuffed turkey, and the juices run clear.
Barbecue method:
Gas: Roast the turkey in a shallow foil pan, on very low or indirect heat. The barbecue should remain covered during cooking. Maintain a barbecue temperature of 350°F - 375°F (180°C - 190°C). Add wood chips to a smoking pan to get more flavourful results. Turkey is fully cooked when a meat thermometer reads 170°F (77°C) for an unstuffed turkey, or 180°F (82°C) for a stuffed turkey, and the juices run clear.
Charcoal: Build up hot coals around a drip pan placed in the centre of the barbecue’s bottom section. Place the turkey directly on the grill over the drip pan. Cover, open all vents and add more coals, as required, to maintain a barbecue temperature of 350°F - 375°F (180°C - 190°C). Turkey is fully cooked when a meat thermometer reads 170°F (77°C) for an unstuffed turkey, or 180°F (82°C) for a stuffed turkey, and the juices run clear.
Once done, let your turkey rest for 20 minutes before carving.
Follow these instructions for safe handling
Clean
Wash hands, utensils and kitchen surfaces thoroughly to keep everything clean and bacteria free.
Separate
Keep wrapped foods separate to avoid cross contamination. Do not let raw meat or juices touch ready-to-eat foods in the fridge or during preparation.
Cook
Ensure chicken and turkey are cooked to proper temperatures. The juices should run clear when the meat is pierced with a fork.
Chill
Refrigerate or freeze raw poultry as soon as you get home from the supermarket.