General Cooking Directions
Half Turkeys generally weigh between 5-10lbs, and we recommend you allow about 10min/lb at 325F. You can follow any turkey recipe, just remember that it will cook more quickly than you expect — possibly even under an hour, so don’t let it go too long without checking. A meat thermometer in the thickest part of the breast should be 165F (meat will continue to rise an additional 10F once you take it out).
If you’ve never cooked a pastured turkey before, we recommend you check out our How to Cook Pastured Turkey tips page.
Recipe Suggestions
Here are some of our favorite turkey recipes:
Pro Tip: If you’re having a large crowd for Thanksgiving, consider choosing a Whole Turkey and a Half Turkey, rather than just one very large bird. You’ll have the (medium-sized) Whole Turkey to show off and carve at the table (if you must), and the half-turkey can stay in the kitchen, ready to replenish the serving platter.
