How Do You Cook A Frozen Turkey?
Cooking a frozen turkey can be a delicious way to prepare for a Thanksgiving — or other holiday — feast. It reduces the risk of cross-contamination and lowers the possibility of drying the turkey out. You will see after this article that cooking a frozen turkey is simple. Note that this recipe is for a 12-13 pound turkey. Different weights will change cooking times and possibly temperatures. Cooking a frozen turkey removes the thawing out step. You simply take the turkey from the freezer and put it into the preheated oven. While the cooking process continues for five hours, the turkey will thaw out in the oven, and will cook evenly, leaving a juicy, tender turkey. Begin the process approximately five hours before you want to have the turkey ready to serve. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. Put aluminum foil on a pan and unwrap the turkey. Place the turkey on the pan. When the oven is fully preheated, place the turkey in the oven in the pan on the middle rack. Two hours in,
