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Date: 11-17-93 (12:46)             Number: 168
From: CYN MUTCH #2 @1601007*1      Refer#: NONE
  To: LILAC #2 @1907001*1           Recvd: NO  
Subj: Turkey Tips                    Conf: (37) Home Cooki
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Re: ThanksGiving

> Well... People.. its almost turkey time again.. and I need to know a few
> things..

Turkey, stuffed:
8 - 12 lbs.         3 1/2 - 4 hours
12 - 16 lbs.        4 - 4 1/2 hours
16 - 20 lbs.        4 1/2 - 5 hours
20 - 24 lbs.        5 - 6 hours

Cook at 325 degrees .  Allow about 1/2 hour less for unstuffed bird.  Invest
the $2.00 or $3.00 in a meat thermometer and insert it in the turkey  between
the breast and thigh, careful not to let it touch bone.  Cook until the
thermometer reads 180 - 185 degrees.  I suggest brushing the bird (right side
up with wings tucked under for balance) with melted butter and sprinkle with
salt and pepper.  Roast uncovered until the last hour, then cover the turkey
with a foil "tent".  Baste  occasionally.  Let the cooked turkey cool for
about 30 minutes before attempting to carve.  And another thing...don't trust
those pop-up things.  Get a meat thermometer.

Hope this helps!  Good luck.

Cynthia

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