Thanksgiving Survival Guide
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Plan Your Meal.
4 lbs turkey / 4 people
8 lbs turkey / 8 people
16 lbs turkey / 16 people
Let’s Talk Turkey.
Refrigerator Thaw
4 to 8 lbs = 1 to 3 days
8 to 12 lbs = 1 to 3 days
12 to 16 lbs = 3 to 4 days
20 to 24 lbs = 5 to 6 days
Cold Water Thaw
4 to 8 lbs = 2 to 6 hours
8 to 12 lbs = 2 to 6 hours
12 to 16 lbs = 6 to 8 hours
20 to 24 lbs = 10 to 12 hours
Cooking Time (unstuffed)
4 to 8 lbs = 2 to 3 hours
8 to 12 lbs = 3 to 4 hours
12 to 16 lbs = 4 to 5 hours
20 to 24 lbs = 6 to 7 hours
How do I cook thee, let me count the ways…
Grill (covered)
225-300° F
15-18 min/lb
Fryer
350° F
3-5 min/lb
Smoker
225-350° F
3-5 min/lb
Turkey Cooking Tips
- Take the thawed turkey out of the fridge 1 HOUR before you put it in the oven.
- Remove giblets from turkey cavities before cooking.
- Your turkey will stay moist with or without the legs tied.
- Always plan for an extra hour of cook time to be safe.
- Cook until internal temperature registers 165° F with a meat thermometer.
- Let turkey rest 30 minutes before carving.
To Leftover or Not to Leftover?
We last this long in the fridge…
Turkey
3-4 Days
Ham
3-5 Days
Mashed Potatoes
3-5 Days
Stuffing
3-4 Days
Cranberry Sauce
2 Weeks
Cooked Vegetables
3-7 Days
Pumpkin Pie
3-4 Days
Fruit Pie
3-4 Days
We’ve Got Recipes.
Favorites from the Save A Lot kitchen
Herb Oven Roasted Turkey
Roasted Vegetables
Creamy Mashed Potatoes
Sausage & Apple Stuffing
Green Bean Bake Casserole
Sweet Potato Casserole
Baked Mac & Cheese
Fried Apple & Cranberries
