Let's Talk Turkey

If turkey is on the menu for your Thanksgiving dinner, keep the meat safe with these tips for thawing, baking, and storing.

Thaw

• In the refrigerator, thaw one day for every five pounds of meat.
• Submerged in cold water, change water every 30 minutes.
• In the microwave, cook immediately after thawing.

Bake

• Bake at 325°F to an internal temperature of 180°F or until joints are loose and juices run clear, not pink.
• Roasting time depends on how much the bird weighs:
  

Time	Weight
8-12 pounds	2-3 hours
12-14 pounds	3-3 1/2 hours

Refrigerate

• Store leftover turkey in the refrigerator, and use within 3 to 4 days.
• Store leftover gravy and dressing in the refrigerator and use within one to two days.
• Freeze leftovers that cannot be used right away.

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