An average turkey weighs about 12-16 pounds. The internal temperature of a turkey should be 165°F (74°C) when done. 1 pound = 2. 2 kg
Problem 1: Using this information, your understanding of conversions, and the simulation, identify how long you would need to cook a turkey if your oven temperature is 350°F (182°C) and your turkey is....
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A. 12 pounds
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B. 16 pounds
Problem 2: If you change your oven temperature to 400°F (204°C), how does this change...
C. the cooking time?
D. how the turkey cooks? (look at outer and center temperature)
Turkey Time!
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A: 4.5 hours
B. Between 5.2-5.3 hours
C. The cook time decreases.
D. The outside of the turkey gets "too hot" (temperature over 149°C/300°F) by the time the internal temperature is at 74°C/165°F.