Heritage Turkey Cooking Guidelines

All Fresh Thanksgiving Heritage turkeys ship with cooking instructions in addition to a variety of cooking tips. We also operate a 24 hour Turkey Hotline on Thanksgiving Day for last minute questions.

Heritage turkeys are very easy to prepare as their inherent flavor is so spectacular. We recommend:

1. Take the bird out of the refrigerator an hour prior to cooking.

2. Rub with olive oil or butter, season with salt, pepper, and your favorite herbs like rosemary and thyme. Roast in the middle of a 325°F oven.

3. Cook to an internal temperature of 155°F, remembering that the temperature will continue to rise after leaving the oven.

Calculate around 8-12 minutes per pound depending on the size of the bird in a 325°F oven. Smaller birds (up to 14 lb) typically need 8-10 minutes per pound. Larger birds may need 10-12 minutes per pound. Ovens differ, so check the internal temperature often.