Cooking Frozen Turkey and Making Turkey Gravy are Both Easy When You Learn How to Cook a Turkey

Cooking frozen turkey can be done if it was frozen without giblets and neck. They can be roasted, braised or stewed when solidly frozen. Most turkeys that you buy already frozen have the giblets already frozen inside the turkey cavity so this may be a problem. If you purchase a fresh turkey, it is always best to remove the giblets and neck before you freeze it. Thoroughly wash the giblets and neck; then freeze them separately. Turkey parts can also be roasted without thawing. The turkey should be cooked in a preheated oven at 325F degrees.

Cooking turkey giblets and the neck is a very simple process and they make a great broth for the stuffing, gravy, noodles or anything else. Place all the pieces, except the liver in a large saucepan and cover with water. If you are going to use the broth for noodle or the like, you might want to chop a little onion and a little celery in the pot for added flavor. Bring the liquid to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until tender; about 1 ½ hours. Add the liver to the pot during the last half hour of cooking. If you do want to make a broth, you can throw the pieces in the baking pan when the turkey is frozen.

Timetable for solidly frozen turkey

• 12 to 16 pounds……….7 ½ to 8 ½ Hours


• 16 to 20 pounds……….8 to 9 ½ Hours


• 20 to 24 pounds……….9 to 10 Hours


• Half breast………………..4 ¼ to 6 ¼ Hours


• Drumsticks/quarters/thighs….2 to 3 ¼ Hours

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