Pasture Raised Whole Turkey
November 16, 2022 • 0 comments
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- Servings: 1 to 2 lb of turkey per person. A small 12-13 lb turkey should serve about 5-6 people.
Ingredients
- (1 Tablespoon) Rosemary
- (1 Tablespoon) Salt
- Medium Whole Turkey (frozen)
Directions
5 Easy Steps to Prepare Your Turkey
Step 1: Take your Freshly Frozen Turkey out of The Maker's Meadow Box
Step 2: Thaw Turkey in the Fridge: Allow 1 day per every 5 lbs of turkey (a 20 pound turkey needs 4 days to thaw in the refrigerator)
Step 3: Some people Brine but you don't have to... our recipe below does not call for it.
Step 4: Make sure your turkey is done: 180 degrees Fahrenheit in the breast and 170 degrees Fahrenheit in the thigh
Step 5: A roasted turkey that is done should cut with ease.
Our Filbrun Family's "Simply Roasted" Turkey Recipe
Ingredients
1 Meadow Raised Turkey
1 Tablespoon of rosemary
1 Tablespoon of salt
Preheat the oven to 450 Fahrenheit ( As you prepare the turkey, don’t forget to remove the bag of giblets from the windpipe area. If you don’t, it will cause a disaster)
Place the turkey in a large baking dish, generously cover the outside of the turkey with salt and then rosemary.
Place your turkey in the oven for 30 minutes at 450 Fahrenheit.
After 30 minutes, turn the oven down to 325 Fahrenheit for the remaining time. See Chart Below for Details.
By reducing oven temperature, the crispy skin seals the meat and "steam cooks" in the juicy flavors.
Serve and enjoy!!
Chart for Roasting Turkey
12-14 Pound Turkey: 1. Cook at 450 F for 30 min 2. Cook at 325 F for 2 to 2 1/2 hours
15-16 Pound Turkey: 1. Cook at 450 F for 30 min 2. Cook at 325 F for 3 to 3 1/2 hours
17-18 Pound Turkey: 1. Cook at 450 F for 30 min 2.Cook at 325 F for 4 to 4 1/2 hours
When you think it's about done, you can check the temperature. The breast should be 180 and the thigh should be 170 Fahrenheit.
Planning the Perfect Thanksgiving Feast
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