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Timetable for Roasting Poultry

Chicken, Capon, Turkey, Cornish Game Hen, Duck, Goose

Cook poutlry to 180–185°F and stuffing to 165°F.

Weight (lbs)Roasting Temperature (°F)Roasting Time (hrs)
Whole Broiler/Fryer Chicken3–43501¼–1½ (unstuffed)
1½–2 (stuffed)
Whole Roasting Chicken5–73502–2¼ (unstuffed)
2¼–2¾ (stuffed)
Whole Capon4–83502–3 (unstffed)
2¼–3½ (stuffed)
Whole Turkey8–123252¾–3 (unstuffed)
3–3½ (stuffed)
12–143–3¼ (unstuffed)
3½–4 (stuffed)
14–183¾–4¼ (unstuffed)
4–4½ (stuffed)
18–204¼–4½ (unstuffed)
4¼–4¾ (stuffed)
20–244½–5 (unstuffed)
4¾–5¼ (stuffed)
Whole Turkey Breast4–63251½–2¼ (unstuffed)
3–3½ (stuffed)
6–82¼–3¼ (unstuffed)
2–2½ (stuffed)
Whole Cornish Game Hen1–1½35050–60 mins (unstuffed)
1–1½ (stuffed)
Whole Domestic Duck3–53751–1½ (unstuffed)
1¼–2 (stuffed)
Whole Wild Duck3–53501–1½ (unstuffed)
1¼–2 (stuffed)
Whole Goose4–83251½–3¼ (20–25 mins/lb) (unstuffed)
1¼–3¼ (stuffed)
8–142¾–5¾ (20–25 mins/lb (unstuffed)
3–6¼ (stuffed)

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