Turkey timetables

Turkey timetables 'fCs-- 'fCs-- 'fCs-- Recommended thawing times ,-f.r ,-f.r ,-f.r Weight In refrigerator In water 8 to 1 2 lbs. 1 to 2 days 4 to 6 hours 12to 16 lbs.' 2to3days 6to9hours 1 6 to 20 lbs. 3 to 4 days 9 to 1 1 hours ; Refrigerate if not cooked at once. Refreezing not recommended. Approximate roasting times for stuffed turkeys 6 to 8 lbs. 3 to 3 12 hours " VT; 8 to 12 lbs. 3 12 to 4 12 hours ' CS ' ' 12 to 16 lbs. 4 12 to 5 12 hours J 16 to 20 lbs. 5 12 to 6 12 hours 20 to 24 lbs. 6 12 to 7 hours II )' TT i Roasting in 325? oven. Unstuffed turkeys require about 12 hour less. Times are approximate because shape of turkey, accuracy of oven and degree to which turkey is thawed are all varable. 'SOURCE: Seattle Times liftlS S