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turkey Tips

Top tips on how to prep, brine, stuff and roast the turkey so it cooks evenly and comes out moist and flavourful for your holiday dinner.

Clean Remember to use warm, soapy water to wash anything the raw meat touches.

That includes: utensils, plates, countertops and cutting boards

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INTERNAL TEMPERATURE The turkey is not cooked until it reaches 165°F internal temperature.

Remember to ensure any stuffing cooked with the bird reaches 165°F as well.

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165°F

Places to check temperature BREAST

THIGHS

WINGS

When the turkey is removed from the oven, let it stand for 20 minutes before carving, to allow juices to settle.

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Kirk Market offers an incredible selection of turkeys from quality brands - from Antibiotic-Free to Natural & Organic; you'll find the perfect bird for your holiday celebrations.

Grade A SIZE AVAILABLE

• 14-16lb • 16-20lb • 20-22lb • 20-24lb

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Unsafe handling and under-cooking your holiday bird can cause foodborne illnesses. Here are a few tips to keep your holidays safe & delicious!

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ways to thaw 1 REFRIGERATOR

Safe store the turkey for another 1-2 days in the refrigerator

SIZE AVAILABLE

• 8-10lb • 12-14lb • 16-16lb

HOW TO THAW Allow approximately 24hrs. for every 4-5 lbs. of bird.

SIZE AVAILABLE • 12-14lb

• 10-14lb • 14-18lb • 18-22lb • 22-26lb

ORGANIC

Also, Bone-In Breast (7-10lb)

SIZE AVAILABLE

• 8-10lb • 10-14lb • 14-18lb • 18-22lb • 22-26lb Also, Bone-In Breast (4-7lb & 7-10lb)

UNSTUFFED

8 lbs

2 hrs,45 mins

3 hrs

10 lbs

2 hrs, 55 mins

3 hrs, 15 mins

12 lbs

3 hrs

3 hrs, 30 mins

14 lbs

3 hrs, 45 mins

3 hrs, 45 mins

16 lbs

4 hrs

4hrs

18 lbs

4 hrs, 15 mins

4hrs, 15 mins

20 lbs

4 hrs, 30 mins

4hrs, 45 mins

22 lbs

4 hrs, 45 mins

5 hrs

24 lbs

5 hrs

5 hrs, 15 mins

Left

2 cold water SIZE AVAILABLE

STUFFED

TEMPERATURE

Also, Bone-In Breast (8-10lb)

ALL-NATURAL

WEIGHT

Cooking time

Cook immediately after thawing.

OVERS

HOW TO THAW Submerge the bird in cold water & change every 30 mins.

Set the oven temperature no lower than 325°F for both unstuffed & stuffed turkey.

Take your time around the dinner table but refrigerate leftovers within 2 hrs of cooking.

Safe Frozen

2-6 months for best quality

3 MICROWAVE

Cook immediately after thawing.

HOW TO THAW

Use the defrost function based on weight.

Safe in Fridge 3-4 days

Leftovers should be cut into smaller pieces and stored in small containers.

Reheat leftovers thoroughly to a temperature of 165˚F

kirkmarket.ky | Follow us on

Ourturkey

s n o i t c e l e S

Kirk Market offers an incredible selection of turkeys from quality brands - from Antibiotic-Free to Natural & Organic; you'll find the perfect bird for your holiday celebrations.

Grade A SIZE AVAILABLE

• 14-16lb • 16-20lb • 20-22lb • 20-24lb

LET’S

k l a T

turkey

Unsafe handling and under-cooking your holiday bird can cause foodborne illnesses. Here are a few tips to keep your holidays safe & delicious!

3

ways to thaw 1 REFRIGERATOR

Safe store the turkey for another 1-2 days in the refrigerator

SIZE AVAILABLE

• 8-10lb • 12-14lb • 16-16lb

HOW TO THAW Allow approximately 24hrs. for every 4-5 lbs. of bird.

SIZE AVAILABLE • 12-14lb

• 10-14lb • 14-18lb • 18-22lb • 22-26lb

ORGANIC

Also, Bone-In Breast (7-10lb)

SIZE AVAILABLE

• 8-10lb • 10-14lb • 14-18lb • 18-22lb • 22-26lb Also, Bone-In Breast (4-7lb & 7-10lb)

UNSTUFFED

8 lbs

2 hrs,45 mins

3 hrs

10 lbs

2 hrs, 55 mins

3 hrs, 15 mins

12 lbs

3 hrs

3 hrs, 30 mins

14 lbs

3 hrs, 45 mins

3 hrs, 45 mins

16 lbs

4 hrs

4hrs

18 lbs

4 hrs, 15 mins

4hrs, 15 mins

20 lbs

4 hrs, 30 mins

4hrs, 45 mins

22 lbs

4 hrs, 45 mins

5 hrs

24 lbs

5 hrs

5 hrs, 15 mins

Left

2 cold water SIZE AVAILABLE

STUFFED

TEMPERATURE

Also, Bone-In Breast (8-10lb)

ALL-NATURAL

WEIGHT

Cooking time

Cook immediately after thawing.

OVERS

HOW TO THAW Submerge the bird in cold water & change every 30 mins.

Set the oven temperature no lower than 325°F for both unstuffed & stuffed turkey.

Take your time around the dinner table but refrigerate leftovers within 2 hrs of cooking.

Safe Frozen

2-6 months for best quality

3 MICROWAVE

Cook immediately after thawing.

HOW TO THAW

Use the defrost function based on weight.

Safe in Fridge 3-4 days

Leftovers should be cut into smaller pieces and stored in small containers.

Reheat leftovers thoroughly to a temperature of 165˚F

kirkmarket.ky | Follow us on

Ourturkey

s n o i t c e l e S

Kirk Market offers an incredible selection of turkeys from quality brands - from Antibiotic-Free to Natural & Organic; you'll find the perfect bird for your holiday celebrations.

Grade A SIZE AVAILABLE

• 14-16lb • 16-20lb • 20-22lb • 20-24lb

LET’S

k l a T

turkey

Unsafe handling and under-cooking your holiday bird can cause foodborne illnesses. Here are a few tips to keep your holidays safe & delicious!

3

ways to thaw 1 REFRIGERATOR

Safe store the turkey for another 1-2 days in the refrigerator

SIZE AVAILABLE

• 8-10lb • 12-14lb • 16-16lb

HOW TO THAW Allow approximately 24hrs. for every 4-5 lbs. of bird.

SIZE AVAILABLE • 12-14lb

• 10-14lb • 14-18lb • 18-22lb • 22-26lb

ORGANIC

Also, Bone-In Breast (7-10lb)

SIZE AVAILABLE

• 8-10lb • 10-14lb • 14-18lb • 18-22lb • 22-26lb Also, Bone-In Breast (4-7lb & 7-10lb)

UNSTUFFED

8 lbs

2 hrs,45 mins

3 hrs

10 lbs

2 hrs, 55 mins

3 hrs, 15 mins

12 lbs

3 hrs

3 hrs, 30 mins

14 lbs

3 hrs, 45 mins

3 hrs, 45 mins

16 lbs

4 hrs

4hrs

18 lbs

4 hrs, 15 mins

4hrs, 15 mins

20 lbs

4 hrs, 30 mins

4hrs, 45 mins

22 lbs

4 hrs, 45 mins

5 hrs

24 lbs

5 hrs

5 hrs, 15 mins

Left

2 cold water SIZE AVAILABLE

STUFFED

TEMPERATURE

Also, Bone-In Breast (8-10lb)

ALL-NATURAL

WEIGHT

Cooking time

Cook immediately after thawing.

OVERS

HOW TO THAW Submerge the bird in cold water & change every 30 mins.

Set the oven temperature no lower than 325°F for both unstuffed & stuffed turkey.

Take your time around the dinner table but refrigerate leftovers within 2 hrs of cooking.

Safe Frozen

2-6 months for best quality

3 MICROWAVE

Cook immediately after thawing.

HOW TO THAW

Use the defrost function based on weight.

Safe in Fridge 3-4 days

Leftovers should be cut into smaller pieces and stored in small containers.

Reheat leftovers thoroughly to a temperature of 165˚F

kirkmarket.ky | Follow us on

turkey Tips

Top tips on how to prep, brine, stuff and roast the turkey so it cooks evenly and comes out moist and flavourful for your holiday dinner.

Clean Remember to use warm, soapy water to wash anything the raw meat touches.

That includes: utensils, plates, countertops and cutting boards

kirkmarket.ky follow us on

INTERNAL TEMPERATURE The turkey is not cooked until it reaches 165°F internal temperature.

Remember to ensure any stuffing cooked with the bird reaches 165°F as well.

3

165°F

Places to check temperature BREAST

THIGHS

WINGS

When the turkey is removed from the oven, let it stand for 20 minutes before carving, to allow juices to settle.

lk a T turkey!

LET'S

turkey Tips

Top tips on how to prep, brine, stuff and roast the turkey so it cooks evenly and comes out moist and flavourful for your holiday dinner.

Clean Remember to use warm, soapy water to wash anything the raw meat touches.

That includes: utensils, plates, countertops and cutting boards

kirkmarket.ky follow us on

INTERNAL TEMPERATURE The turkey is not cooked until it reaches 165°F internal temperature.

Remember to ensure any stuffing cooked with the bird reaches 165°F as well.

3

165°F

Places to check temperature BREAST

THIGHS

WINGS

When the turkey is removed from the oven, let it stand for 20 minutes before carving, to allow juices to settle.

lk a T turkey!

LET'S