How long does it take to defrost a 14 lb Turkey? Cook at what degree, at how long?

Answer 1

Turkey should be in the refrigerator thawing now. Should have been in there since Saturday. You can quick thaw it by putting in the bathtub under cold running water it will take about 6 to 8 hours to thaw. Cook at 325 degrees for about 25 to 30 minutes per pound. To check to see if it is done use an instant read meat thermometer. Put it in the thigh near the breast but do not touch bone it needs to read 180 degrees. If you stuff your turkey it will take longer to cook and your thermometer will need to read 165 degrees in the middle of the stuffing. Good luck and if you need further help go to Butterball.com they have a turkey hot line up and running.

Answer 2

What I have always done is this. I rub the bird down with pepper, garlic salt, and cajun seasoning. I stuff an onion into the bird, this really makes the bird really moist while cooking. Make sure you put about 1/2 - 1 inch of water in the bottom of a roasting pan and cover. If you are using something without a top, but tinfoil over the top, but poke wholes in it for air and turn up one corner so you can check the water level. Make sure to put a thermometer in the bird down into the center to check while you are cooking. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Cook the bird for one hour at 450. This is the best time to do your cornbread if you are making any since it has to be cooked at this temp as well. After an hour turn the heat down to 400 and cook for 3-4 hours. You should check the water every 30 min - an hour to be sure it's not boiling out or running down. If you lose all the water, the turkey will be too dry. You should cook the turkey until the temperature in the middle is at least 180 degrees. I usually then turn the oven off and let it sit while I finish preparing my dressing, by that time it is at 190, and it is PERFECT. It is the only turkey my husband likes it is SOOO MOIST. I hope this helps at all. P.S. the 500 degrees and then turning the oven off that is in the post above only works for a wood burning stove, the oven would not stay hot in a standard electric or gas oven. Sorry...:-)

Answer 3

It takes about three days in the refrigerator to thaw a turkey that size. However, if you're pressed for time, put the stopper in the sink then the turkey and fill the sink with cold water. Lay a dish towel over it and leave it all day change the water before bed and leave it over night. In the morning it should be ready to cook. There might be some ice yet inside, but just run cold water in it until they dissolve. Don't forget to remove the giblet bag!

Now, as for cooking it:
cook a 14 pound Turkey at 350f for about 3-4 hours. A good way to check it is to wait about 3 1/2 hours and wiggle the legs. If they feel VERY loose the turey's done!

Happy Cooking!

Answer 4

It is normally a half hour for every lb. to cook in a 350 degree oven..as far as defrosting..if it is not defrosted yet..put it in a cold water bath..w/ wrapper still on for a while..then leave it out on the counter for a little while..maybe just a half hour before putting it in the fridge.

Answer 5

Defrost in refrigerator for 30 hours; cook at 325° for 4.5-6.5 hours, until temperature reaches 165°, and when you twist the leg bone it moves freely.

Answer 6

Turkey 101 at Kraft Foods is a good guide
http://www.kraftfoods.com/main.aspx?s=holiday&m=ff/holidayfocus/turkey101

Answer 7

350....3 1/2 to 4 1/2 hours depending on where you live and your oven. Try buying a button up timer...when the red button pops up its done!!! You can buy it at any grocery store...esp during this time of the year. God bless

Answer 8

36 hours to defrost [oops.. there goes Thanksgiving]... and it should take.... a good 8 hours on a low to moderate heat

Answer 9

There are many websites for girlies like you to go to, here's one!http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/turkey/techniques.html#good2u