STANDARD COOKING METHOD

• 1. Remove turkey from refrigerator and hold for at least 1 hour prior to cooking.
  2. Bring oven to 375°F, place in a baking dish and into oven to roast.
  3. Baste turkey with butter or oil every 15 minutes throughout the cooking process.
  4. Cook for approximately 1 hour 30 minutes to 1 hours 45 minutes to an internal temp of 160-165°F. Take temperature at the center of the thickest part. Internal temps are a more accurate gauge of doneness.
  5. Loosely cover w/ foil and rest for 20 minutes at room temperature before slicing.

SLOW COOKING METHOD

• 1. Remove from refrigerator and hold for at least one hour prior to cooking
  2. Bring oven to 250°F, place in a baking dish and into oven to roast
  3. Baste turkey with butter or oil every 15 minutes throughout cooking process
  4. Cook for approximately 2 hours 10 minutes to 2 hours 25 minutes, to an internal temperature of 160-165°F Take temperature at the center of the thickest part of the turkey. Internal temps are a more accurate gauge of doneness.
  5. Loosely cover with foil and rest for 20 minutes at room temperature before slicing