These times all based on roasting a turkey at 325 F. It’s safe to cook a completely frozen turkey but it will take at least 50 percent longer than a fully thawed bird. If cooking from frozen, remove the giblet packet with tongs about halfway through. Cook until the deepest part of the thigh registers 165 F with an instant read thermometer.
Also question is,How many people will a 15 lb turkey feed?
4 to 6 people = 4- to 9-lb. turkey (If you can’t find a bird that small, you can get a slightly larger bird that will allow for more leftovers.) 8 to 10 people = 14- to 16-lb. turkey; 12 to 16 people = 16- to 22-lb. turkey; 18 to 20 people = 27- to 30-lb. turkey
Also,How long do you cook a Turkey in the oven?
Place in a 325 degree F oven and tent with foil to prevent over-browning. These times are for an unstuffed turkey since that is what we make. We always serve our cornbread dressing in a separate pan. You will need to cook your turkey for about 15 minutes per pound to a temperature of 165 degrees.
Also to know,How to cook a unstuffed Turkey?
Cooking Techniques – The Good Method Traditional Roast Turkey (unstuffed) 1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Check the wrapper to see how much the turkey weighs and determine approximate cooking time (see chart below). Remove the giblet bag and the neck from the turkey cavity.
How large should Turkey be to feed 15 people?
At that rate, feeding a large party of fifteen or more people will require 20+ pounds of turkey. Rather than trying to fit a 25-pound monster in your oven, you might want to cook two smaller birds.