cooking Allow 11 lbs. per person.

Fresh: Buy 1-2 days before cooking. Do not buy pre-stuffed. Allow 11 lbs. per person.

Pre-Cooked: Serve immediately within 1-2 hours of removal from oven. Allow 11 lbs. per person.

THAWING A TURKEY Thawing time in refrigerator for whole turkey: 8 to 12 pounds : 1 to 2 days 12 to 16 pounds: 2 to 3 days 16 to 20 pounds: 3 to 4 days 20 to 24 pounds: 4 to 5 days Thawing time in cold water for whole turkey: 8 to 12 pounds : 4 to 6 hours 12 to 16 pounds: 6 to 9 hours 16 to 20 pounds: 9 to 11 hours 20 to 24 pounds: 11 to 12 hours Thawing in a microwave Check manufacturer's instructions for the size turkey that will fit in your oven, the minutes per pound, and the power level to use for thawing.

After thawing by any method, remove neck and giblets, wash turkey inside and outside with cold water, drain well. Important: Wash hands, utensils, sink, and anything else that has come in contact with raw turkey.

STUFFING A TURKEY Stuffing in the turkey: Mix and stuff ingredients immediately before putting in oven. Stuff lightly.

Cooking time takes longer. Allow 3 cup stuffing per lb. of turkey.

Separate stuffing: If you are in a hurry, bake stuffing in greased, covered casserole during last hour while turkey roasts.

ROASTING A TURKEY Timetable for roasting fresh or thawed Turkey in a 325 degree F. oven: Weight in lbs. Unstuffed (hours) Stuffed (hours) 4 to 6 breasts 11 to 21 Not applicable 6 to 8 21 to 31 3 to 31 8 to 12 3 to 4 31 to 41 12 to 16 31 to 41 41 to 51 16 to 20 4 to 5 51 to 61 20 to 24 41 to 51 61 to 7 24 to 28 5 to 61 7 to 81 Roasting method: Place turkey breast-side up on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Do not add water. Cover turkey with loose tent of heavy-duty aluminium foil. Remove foil 20-30 minutes before roasting is done.

Important: As soon as turkey is done, remove all stuffing. Serve turkey quickly while it is hot.

STORING LEFTOVERS Divide leftovers into small portions and store in several small or shallow containers. Turkey will keep 3-4 days in refrigerator. Use stuffing and gravy within 1-2 days. Bring gravy to rolling boil before serving. Use frozen turkey, gravy, and stuffing within one month.