How long does it take to cook a frozen stuffed Butterball turkey?

COOKING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Cook from Frozen. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
2. Remove plastic bag.
3. Place breast on rack in shallow roasting pan.
4. Brush with oil to prevent drying.
5. Cook for 4 hours or until meat thermometer reads 165°F (74°C).
6. Let it stand for 10 to 15 minutes before removing the netting and slicing.

How long do you cook a frozen stuffed turkey per pound?

Calculate your roasting time. Thawed turkeys require about 15 minutes of cook time for every pound of meat. With a frozen turkey, you need at least 50 percent longer, or about 22 ½ minutes per pound. A 12-pound turkey, which would cook in about three hours if it’s fully thawed, now requires 4 ½ hours.

Can you cook a frozen stuffed turkey in a cooking bag?

Use an oven roasting bag. The USDA says when cooking a frozen turkey, you should expect to extend the cooking time by at least 50 percent. Oven bags help keep the juices recirculating so the meat is moist. I like to sprinkle the turkey with a little seasoning salt just before sealing the bag.

How do you cook a frozen turkey with stuffing?

ROASTING DIRECTIONS: Conventional Oven

1. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
2. Before removing plastic bag, place turkey under warm running water for 2-3 minutes.
3. Place frozen turkey, breast side up, on a rack in a shallow (3″ deep) roasting pan.
4. Brush skin with vegetable oil to prevent drying.

How long do you cook a turkey per pound at 350?

The simplest way to figure out turkey roasting times is to calculate 13 minutes per pound at 350°F for an unstuffed turkey (that’s about 3 hours for a 12- to 14-lb turkey), or 15 minutes per pound for a stuffed turkey.

Is it OK to leave frozen turkey out overnight?

Do not thaw your turkey on the counter. It’s frozen solid. It will be totally fine chillaxing on the counter overnight.

How do you cook a frozen turkey overnight?

How to Cook a Turkey Overnight

1. When you’re starting to think about going to bed, preheat your oven to somewhere between 170-180ºF.
2. Roast the turkey while you sleep and get ready in the morning (as long as 9-11 hours).
3. Remove the foil and take the turkey’s temperature with an instant-read thermometer.

Does a turkey have to be completely thawed?

Partway through cooking, the turkey should have thawed enough that you’ll be able to remove the giblets from the neck cavity. If your giblets, or the neck, are in the inside cavity of the turkey, it may take a little longer until they’re thawed enough to remove.

What if my turkey isn’t fully thawed?

If There’s No Time to Thaw If you’re up against the clock and have no time left for even the “quick” cold-water thaw, then just cook the turkey as it is. It’s perfectly safe to cook a frozen or partially frozen turkey — you just need to allow some extra cooking time.

Should I cook my turkey in an oven bag?

Although it can seem strange, cooking a turkey in an oven bag is a great option. Here’s why: It keeps the turkey moist. The juices get trapped in the bag which not only makes the turkey more tender and flavorful, it also makes it easy to use the juices for gravy.

How long should a 20lb turkey cook?

Cooking time will vary. For example, a 20 pound turkey will take 4 1/4 to 5 hours to cook, check the temperature on the thermometer after 4 1/4 hours.

Can I thaw a turkey on the counter?

You should never thaw a frozen turkey on the counter at room temperature or in hot water. Under either of those methods, the outer layer of the turkey can sit between the bacteria-breeding temperatures of 40°F and 140 °F for far too long to be safe.

How do you quickly thaw a frozen turkey?

Here’s the plan: Submerge your bird breast-side down in cold water (a large pot or the sink should do the trick) and change the water every 30 minutes. Make sure the turkey is totally submerged (use a baking dish to weigh it down if you have to). It should take approximately 30 minutes per pound to completely thaw.