Cooking A Frozen Turkey In A Roaster. In fact a study by an mit educated food safety consultant describes how it can be done in accordance with the fda food code. Loosely cover bird with foil and cook for 7 hours 6 kg bird up to 8 5 hours 8 kg bird.
How to do it. Here s how much time you ll need to budget for based on the usda s guidelines. Remember this isn t about putting the best turkey you ve ever eaten on the table it s about getting a delicious cooked turkey on the table.
Place frozen turkey breast side up on a rack in a shallow roasting pan.
Preparing a turkey for roasting. How to cook a frozen turkey. As long as the meat feels thawed and the turkey is pliable it s still ready to cook. So make sure to start it roasting early in the day and have lots of snacks ready for your guest to enjoy until dinner is ready.