Don Silvers

When an instant-read thermometer registers 170 F in the dark meat area or the leg, the meat is cooked

When and instant-read thermometer registers 160 F in the white meat area or the breast, the meat is cooked

When the juices that are released by pricking the meat run clear and not pink, the bird is cooked

Roasting Poultry:

Capon - Oven Temperature 375F

Doneness Temperature Breast

160F-165F Thigh 170F - 175F

Timing 18-20 mins. per pound

Chicken - Oven Temperature 400F

Doneness Temperature Breast

160F - 165F Thigh 170F - 175F

Timing 15-18 mins. per pound plus 18 minutes

Cornish Hen - Oven Temperature 400F

Doneness Temperature Thigh 175F

Timing 18-20 mins. per pound

Turkey - Oven Temperature 350F

Doneness Temperature Breast 165F Thigh 175F - 180F

Timing 8-12 pounds 2 1/2-2/34 hours, 12-14 pounds 2 3/4 - 3 1/2 hours, 14-18 pounds 3 1/2 - 4 hours, 18-20 pounds 4-4 1/2 hours, 20-25 pounds 4 1/2-5 hours

Turkey - (slow roast)

Oven Temperature 325F

Doneness Temperature Breast 165F Thigh 175F-180F

Timing 12-16 pounds 4 hours, 16-20 pounds 5 hours, 20-26 pounds 6hours

Goose - Oven Temperature 425F

Doneness Temperature Breast 160F-165F Thigh 170F- 175F

Timing 12-15 mins. per pound