I live in Casper,Wyoming - I am at 5200 feet above sea level(If that makes a difference in cooking a turkey) It has been years since I have cooked one - I thought I remembered that a turkey can be slowed cooked still frozen ??????????
2006-12-24 05:40:51 · 12 answers · asked by Ronald M 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
Yes - you just don't stuff it and start about 3 hours sooner than you would for a thawed bird - cook at 250 for 20 minutes a pound breast side down then at the last 30 minutes raise the temp to 350 and flip the bird breast side up (you should drain at this time to to use the juices for side dishes) to get that lovely golden color before service.
I recommend having a meat thermometer on hand to make sure the bird reaches 180 at the densest point usually the thigh. Once that is achieved the meat is safe to eat. Good Luck!
2006-12-24 05:46:51 · answer #1 · answered by Walking on Sunshine 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2016-05-23 04:10:07 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Best way is to thaw the turkey first and besy way to do that is to thaw it in the refridgeator. Germs can acculimate inother methods. Cooking a frozen turkey isn't good because it will not cook evenly. The internal temp. needs to be180 to 185 degrees. The breast temperature, according to these standards, should be 170 degrees. . And breast meat really tastes best closer to 160 to 165 degrees.
While the USDA might have us believe that the only safe turkey is a dry turkey, this just isn't true. The two main bacterial problems in turkey are salmonella and Campylobacter jejuni. According to USDA standards, salmonella in meat is killed at 160 degrees, as is Campylobacter. Part of the problem is that stuffing must reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees to be considered safe. (Carbohydrates such as bread provide a better medium for bacterial growth than do proteins such as meat; hence the extra safety margin of 5 degrees. So if you try to cook a frozen turkey the out side will be done before the inside reaches a safe temp..........Flo
2006-12-24 05:55:42 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Only if it is a frozen stuffed butterball. Otherwise you should have thawed that turkey in the oven starting at least three days ago .
You could try thawing it in the refrigerator for tomorrow (Christmas Day) but I don't think you'll make it.
You can slow cook turkeys but they need to be thawed first.
2006-12-24 05:50:24 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used to be a professional Mountain the main difference of altitude is water boils at a slightly lower temp. Your are not that high. Some turkeys are made to be cookrd from frozen. Just remember to take it out of the packageing I wouldn't say that but I'e seen it done (and no it was not by a guy)
2006-12-24 05:50:53 · answer #5 · answered by Sid B 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Don't do it! Most turkeys come with the neck and a packet of giblets inside. If it's still frozen, how you gonna get that stuff out before you roast it?
2006-12-24 05:52:29 · answer #6 · answered by Elt 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i wouldnt, its better if you thaw it a couple days before the event, if its still frozen now put it in COLD water in the sink (fill the sink to half of the turkey) GO GO GO!!!
2006-12-24 05:44:03 · answer #7 · answered by Michelangelo 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
run cold water over it while stll sealed in the bag. It will thaw fairly quickly. My guess about 1-2 hrs
2006-12-24 05:50:55 · answer #8 · answered by C W 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You can if you cleaned it before you froze it. However it is better to thaw it in a sink in cold water first.
2006-12-24 05:45:25 · answer #9 · answered by djsanner@sbcglobal.net 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
not a good idea you need to remove the innards or it tastes terrible
2006-12-24 05:52:34 · answer #10 · answered by Nora 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋