How long does it take to cook a 4lb turkey

Turkey cooking time calculator

Enter the weight of the turkey and select kilograms or pounds. You will find this information on the label, or you can ask your butcher. This calculator is suitable for turkeys of 3.3kg and over, cooked in an electric fan-assisted oven.

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Turkey cooking time calculator
Boned and rolled
Before you serve
What temperature do you cook a 4 pound turkey?
How long does it take to cook a 4.5 lb turkey breast?
How long does it take to cook a 4lb turkey Crown?
How long does it take to cook a 4 lb Butterball turkey breast?

Turkey Weight

Measurement

Using a fan assisted oven at 180°C, your 8lb turkey (with no more than 12.8 ounces stuffing) will be cooked in 0 hrs

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Boned and rolled

The calculator does not apply to turkey that is boned and rolled. In an oven that is set at 180°C / 350ºF / Gas Mark 4, you should allow 20 minutes per pound, plus 20 minutes.

Before you serve

Remember, even if your oven is at the right temperature, you may need extra cooking time if:

You have lots of other items in the oven,
You are opening and closing the oven door often, or
Your oven is less efficient than average.

Make sure your turkey is fully cooked

The best way to check that your turkey is fully cooked is to use a meat thermometer. Visit How to make sure your turkey is cooked properly for more information.

If you do not have a meat thermometer, do these three checks:

Are the juices running clear?
Is there no pink meat left?
Is the turkey piping hot all the way through?

The proper turkey cooking times and the correct turkey cooking temperature are extremely important when cooking turkey. The optimum flavor and tenderness of turkey can be consistently achieved when care is taken to follow the recommended turkey cooking time and temperature guidelines.

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"Excellent guidelines. I especially like the addition of the "cooking in a bag" method. I usually "stuff" mine loosely with carrots, celery and onions".......but because these vegetables give off steam, it helps cook the bird internally so I use the times for an UNSTUFFED bird. The vegetables maintain moisture in the white meat and adds a good flavor."

"This article was extremely helpful. It certainly beats trial and error."

"Great chart but click on the Turkey Guide link and you will find links to everything you would ever want to know about turkey and preparing it."

"ReallyMom Really, the stuffing should reach at least an internal temperature of 165 degrees F. Go to http://www.recipetips.com/kitchen-tips/t--1226/how-to-make-stuffing.asp and you will find some great information on making stuffing. It will show how to test the dressing and what to do if it isn't done but your turkey is at its proper temperature."

"I am definitely going to try the oven bag method this year to cook my turkey. It will be great if it cuts an hour or so off the cooking time. I had a friend tell me that the turkey turns out really moist and tender also."

"Does anyone know if you cook the stuffing in the turkey is there a certain temperature that the dressing needs to be? If the turkey is 175 - 180 degrees will the dressing be done at the same time?"

"Great chart. Helpful, especially around Thanksgiving and Christmas."

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"FancyFeeder, I got a fryer a few months ago and happen to find information on deep-frying a turkey on this site. Go to http://www.recipetips.com/kitchen-tips/t--1198/how-to-deepfry-a-whole-turkey.asp and you will find a bunch of great information on deep-frying a turkey. It was really helpful to me."

"Good chart for cooking a turkey in the oven or grilling. Wished there was some cooking times or info about deep-frying. I just bought a fryer and want to start using it."

"Wow! I didn't realize that cooking a turkey in an oven bag would cut down on the cooking time so much. I have never tried it but I am going to this year. I also heard that the meat is supposed to be so moist when the turkey is cooked in a bag. Can't wait to try it."

"We were going to try grilling a small turkey this weekend but had no idea how long to cook it. Thanks for the turkey grilling times. That at least gives us an idea of how long it will need to cook."

"This chart is great but I really thought the link to "Turkey Cooking Guide" was the most helpful to me."

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"Stuffed and unstuffed? I didn't know it made any difference in cooking time. Glad I saw this chart."

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"We are having Thanksgiving at our house this year and I had never fixed a turkey. I wanted to make one this weekend just to practice but had no idea of what temperature to cook it at or what the cooking time should be. This chart gave me both the cooking temperature and time. My turkey turned out great. At least I feel like I know what I am doing now."

What temperature do you cook a 4 pound turkey?

The simplest way to figure out turkey roasting times is to calculate 13 minutes per pound at 350°F for an unstuffed turkey (that's about 3 hours for a 12- to 14-lb..

425°F for 3½ to 3¾ hours..

400°F for 3¾ to 4 hours..

350°F for 4 to 4¼ hours..

325°F for 4¼ to 4½ hours..

How long does it take to cook a 4.5 lb turkey breast?

2½- to 3-pound boneless turkey breast: Roast at 325°F for 40 to 60 minutes. 4- to 6-pound whole turkey breast: Roast at 325°F for 1½ to 2¼ hours. 6- to 8-pound whole turkey breast: Roast at 325°F for 2¼ to 3¼ hours.

How long does it take to cook a 4lb turkey Crown?

Heat the oven to 190C/170C fan/gas 5. Smear the butter all over the turkey crown and season all over with salt and pepper. Put in a roasting tin skin-side up and roast for 70 mins plus 20 mins per kg, or until the internal temperature reaches 65-70C. Remove the turkey from the oven and rest in a warm place for 20 mins.