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Roasted Whole Turkey From Frozen
Learn how to roast a whole turkey from frozen. With no defrosting needed, the fridge and sink space will be freed up.Refer to the Frozen Turkey Temperature Chart and Approximate Roasting Time in this post, to ensure your Turkey has reached the sweet spot of being fully cooked but not dry.Use a digital thermometer to gauge when the Turkey is ready. (If you don't have a digital thermometer refer to the post to discover How to Check if a Frozen Turkey is Fully Cooked) This recipe is easy and proven to produce a juicy, flavorful roast!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 hrs 5 mins
Total Time
5 hrs 35 mins
Servings: 10 people
Calories: 312 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
International
Ingredients
- 1 frozen turkey
- fresh sage leaves
- Fresh rosemary sprigs
- 2 lemons
- 1 garlic head
Instructions
- Note the weight of the turkey on the packaging.
- Remove all packaging from the turkey. Place it in an ovenproof roasting pan of your choice. Leave the plastic leg clamp in tact during cooking. I removed mine to allow better air flow. Add the aromatics (herbs, lemon and garlic.)
- After about 2 hours, the Turkey has softened enough to remove giblets (if there are any) and neck. Use tongs to pull them out of the body cavity. Discard them or place them in the roasting pan to roast. They add flavor to the gravy.
- This is a good time to season the Turkey. I use Celtic sea salt and cracked black pepper.
- The Turkey is ready once an internal temperature of 165 degrees F. / 74 degrees C. is reached. Use a digital thermometer, like this one, for accuracy.
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Notes
- Refer to the Frozen Turkey Temperature Chart and Approximate Roasting Time, in the body of the post, for a guideline as to how long it will take to roast your turkey.
- Frozen Turkey Temperature Chart and Approximate Roasting Time, in the body of the post, for a guideline as to how long it will take to roast your turkey.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1g
Calories
312kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
62g
(124%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
0.02g
Cholesterol
182mg
(61%)
Sodium
322mg
(13%)
Potassium
671mg
(19%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
86IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
12mg
(13%)
Calcium
36mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 312
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 312kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 62g | 124% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 182mg | 61% |
| Sodium | 322mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 671mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 86IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.