Frequent question: How long should I cook a 6 5 kg turkey?

6–8 lb (2.7–3.5 kg) 2 1/2–2 3/4 hours. 8–10 lb (3.5–4.5 kg) 2 3/4–3 hours. 10–12 lb (4.5–5.5 kg) 3–3 1/4 hours. 12–16 lb (5.5–7.25 kg) 3 1/4–31/2 hours.

What temperature do I cook a 6.5 kg turkey?

As a general guide, in an oven preheated to 180C (350F, gas mark 4): allow 45 minutes per kilogram, plus 20 minutes, for a turkey under 4.5kg. allow 40 minutes per kilogram for a turkey that’s between 4.5kg and 6.5kg. allow 35 minutes per kilogram for a turkey of more than 6.5kg.

How do I cook a 6.6 kg turkey?

Cover the turkey with tin foil then put it in the hot oven and immediately turn the temperature down to 180°C/350°F/gas 4. Cook for about 35 to 40 minutes per kilo.

Do you cook a turkey at 325 or 350?

Roast the turkey uncovered at a temperature ranging from 325°F to 350°F. Higher temperatures may cause the meat to dry out, but this is preferable to temperatures that are too low which may not allow the interior of the turkey to cook to a safe temperature.

How long do I cook a 6 turkey?

We recommend roasting turkey at 350 degrees F for 13 minutes per pound for an unstuffed turkey.

How long does a 3.8 kg turkey take to cook?

Put in a roasting tin, breast-side up, and roast for 40 mins per 1kg for the first 4kg, then 45 mins for every 1kg over that weight, or until the internal temperature reaches 65-70C. For a turkey of this weight, the cooking time should be 3½-4 hrs.

How do I keep my turkey from drying out?

“When roasting the whole bird, the key is to cook the legs longer than the breast,” Tommy says. “Once the breast is cooked, remove the legs and put them back in the oven. This stops the breasts drying out.”

How long do you cook a turkey per kg?

Work out the cooking time

1. allow 45 minutes per kg plus 20 minutes for a turkey under 4.5kg.
2. allow 40 minutes per kg for a turkey that’s between 4.5kg and 6.5kg.
3. allow 35 minutes per kg for a turkey of more than 6.5kg.

What is the best temperature to cook a turkey?

Stick with a temperature of 325°F, which ensures the turkey gets cooked all the way without becoming overdone.

Do you cook a turkey covered or uncovered?

To achieve that balance, the ideal is to let the bird spend time both covered and uncovered: We recommend covering your bird for most of the cooking time to prevent it from drying out, then removing the cover for the last 30 minutes or so to allow the skin to crisp.

How long should a 20 pound turkey cook at 350 degrees?

If your turkey weighs 18 to 20 pounds, roast it at: 425°F for 3½ to 3¾ hours. 400°F for 3¾ to 4 hours. 350°F for 4 to 4¼ hours.

How long does it take to cook a 21 pound turkey at 375?

Roast the turkey for 1 hour. Rotate the pan, reduce the oven temperature to 375 degrees and continue roasting until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the thigh (dont touch the bone) registers 155 degrees , 1 1/2 to 2 hours.

How many hours per pound do you cook a stuffed turkey?

Stuffed Roast Turkey

How long do I need to bake chicken?

How To Bake Chicken Breast

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
2. Toss the chicken breasts with olive oil, herbs, and spices (per recipe below).
3. Lightly grease a baking dish or pan so the chicken breasts don’t stick.
4. Bake chicken breasts for 22-26 minutes or until they reach 165°F.
5. Rest them before you slice or pull them.

How many hours per pound do you cook a turkey breast?

Carve the breast and serve with the pan juices. Roasting times for a turkey breast cooked in a 325 degrees F oven: Unstuffed, a 2 to 3-pound turkey will cook from 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Unstuffed, a 7 to 8-pound turkey will cook from 2 1/4 to 3 1/4 hours; if stuffed, it will cook in 3 to 4 hours.