Fresh Belwood Turkey Cooking Guide

Remove the giblets and neck from the body cavity, then rinse and wipe. Sprinkle with salt and pepper inside and out. Place the turkey breast-side-up on a wire rack in a 2½-inch deep roasting pan. Brush with canola oil or melted butter.

Cover loosely with aluminum foil and roast in a preheated oven at 325F (165C). Follow the roasting time chart. Baste the turkey with pan drippings every hour. 

Turkey is fully cooked and ready to eat when the meat thermometer reads 170F (77C) for an unstuffed turkey. Remove the foil in the last hour of roasting to get a lovely golden brown colour. For a crispy caramel touch, brush with maple syrup in the last 30 minutes.

Once the turkey is done, transfer to a carving board, keep covered and let sit for 20 to 30 minutes.

Roasting Time Chart*

*Approximate roasting times. Actual times may vary depending on oven.