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Cooking & Heating Instructions


WHOLE BIRDS
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How to Roast your Fresh Turkey
  • To prepare the turkey for roasting, first remove the giblets (and save for gravy or stuffing).
  • Next, rinse the bird inside and out and pat dry with paper towels. 
  • If you are stuffing the bird, stuff it loosely, allowing about ½ to ¾ cup stuffing per pound of turkey. 
  • Brush the skin with melted butter or oil. Tie drumsticks together with string (for stuffed birds only). 
  • If you're using an oven-safe meat thermometer, insert it into the thickest part of the thigh. The thermometer should point towards the body, and should not touch the bone.
  • Place the bird on a rack in a roasting pan, and into a preheated 325° oven. Use the following chart to estimate the time required for baking. Covering the bird loosely with a foil tent will help keep it moist.  Basting is not necessary, but helps promote even browning.
  •  Your turkey will be safe to eat, and roasted to perfection, when the internal temperature reaches 165°. Its temperature will continue to rise - and it will continue cooking - even after it is removed from the oven, so you'll want to remove it when the thermometer reads 155° - 160°.  
  • Cooking times may vary based on oven temperatures and other conditions. USDA estimated cooking times are provided below. Remember, the turkey is done when the internal temperature reaches 165°.  Check the temperature by probing the thickest part of the thigh. 
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Provided below are typical roasting times for unfrozen, unstuffed turkeys at 325°.  

Because our turkeys are farm-fresh they have a higher moisture content than most store-bought birds and they tend to cook faster. Using a meat thermometer, begin checking the internal temperature one hour before you reach the approximate cooking time. It's ready to eat when the internal temp reaches 165°; cook it too much longer and it will become dry.


Size
Approx. cooking time
8 to 12 pounds
2¾ to 3 hours
12 to 14 pounds
3 to 3¾ hours
14 to 18 pounds
3¾ to 4¼ hours
18 to 20 pounds
4¼ to 4½ hours​
20 to 24 pounds
4½ to 5 hours

How to Heat your Smoked Turkey or Smoked Turkey Breast
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Our hickory-smoked turkeys are fully cooked during the smoking process. They may be served cold, but we recommend serving them warm for maximum enjoyment.
  • Preheat your oven to 325°. Cover the turkey and pan with foil to keep it from drying out. 
  • For breasts, or birds under 15 lbs., heat for 15 minutes per lb.  For 16 lb. or larger birds, heat for 10 minutes per lb. 
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How to Cook Turducken
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  • Preheat your oven to 300°.
  • Roasting time is based on weight; roast for 20 minutes per lb. 
  • Optional: for a deliciously crispy finish:...
    • 1/2 hour before roasting is completed, increase oven temp to 360
    • Dissolve 1/4 cup of butter into the turducken drippings. Then, baste every 5 minutes. until done.
  • At the end of the recommended cooking time, use a meat thermometer to confirm that the turducken is fully cooked. The internal temperature must reach 165 ºF.
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READY-TO-COOK ITEMS

Stuffed Boneless Pork Loin
  • Preheat oven to 325°
  • Cook uncovered for 20 minutes
  • For 3 lb. roast, cover and cook for 1 hour, or until internal temp reaches 160°. Add approximately 10 minutes for each additional 1/2 lb.
  • Let stand for 10 minutes before serving
 

Cornbread-Stuffed Chicken Breast
  • Preheat conventional oven to 325°
  • Place in uncovered pan for 50 minutes, or until internal temp reaches 160°
  • Let rest for 5-10 minutes before serving
 

Stuffed Flank Steak
  • Preheat oven to 450°
  • In hot skillet, sear flank steak on all sides for color.
  • Place in oven for 8-10 minutes until it reaches your desired wellness.
  • Let rest for 5-7 minutes before slicing


Colossal Stuffed Pork Chop
  • Preheat conventional oven to 325°
  • Cook in uncovered pan for 20 minutes
  • Turn the chop, then add 1-2 cups of pork broth or beef broth
  • Cover and cook for additional 25 - 30 minutes, or until internal temp reaches 160°. Add a little water or broth if needed
  • Let rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
 

Chicken Cordon Bleu / Chicken Florentine
  • Preheat oven to 325°
  • In a covered pan, cook for 25 minutes, or until internal temp reaches 160°
  • Let stand for 5-7 minutes before serving
 
Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes
  • Preheat oven to 325°
  • Cook 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown
  • If more color is desired, place under broiler for 20-30 seconds.
Bringhurst Meats.   38 W. Taunton Rd, Berlin, NJ  08009   (856) 767-0110
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    • Beef Prices
    • Grass Fed Beef Prices
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    • Poultry Prices
    • Other Meats
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    • Bulk Beef & Pork
  • Order Online
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    • fish fry 2023
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  • Deer
    • deer processing
    • After Hours Drop-off
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  • Custom Processing
    • processing fees
    • cut sheets and charts
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