Place breast-side up on rack in shallow pan. Brush skin with fat or cover with fat-moistened cloth. | | Ready-to-Cook Weight (pounds) | Oven Temperature | Approx. Roasting Time Stuffed (Hours) | CHICKEN | 1½-2½ | 325 | 1¼-2 | | | 2½-3½ | 325 | 2-3 | | | 3½-4¾ | 325 | 3-3½ | TURKEY (Note: Unstuffed birds require 5 min. less time per lb.) | | | 6-8 | 325 | 3-3½ | | | 8-12 | 325 | 3½-4½ | | | 12-16 | 325 | 4½-5½ | | | 16-20 | 325 | 5½-6½ | | | 20-24 | 325 | 6½-7 |
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