How To Cook A Turkey That Is Frozen?

Preheat the oven to 325°F

Remove all packaging from the frozen turkey

Place the turkey breast-side up on a rack in a roasting pan

Do not stuff the turkey

Brush or rub the turkey with oil or melted butter if possible

Cover the turkey loosely with foil for the first part of cooking

Roast the turkey until the outside begins to thaw and brown

Remove the foil when the skin starts to soften

Continue roasting until the internal temperature reaches 165°F in the thickest part of the breast and innermost part of the thigh

Check the temperature with a meat thermometer

Expect the cooking time to be about 50 percent longer than a thawed turkey

Let the turkey rest for 20 to 30 minutes before carving

Carve and serve once the temperature is safe

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