If I stuff the turkey will the Pop-Up Timer be accurate? The Timer is inserted in the turkey breast by one of our butchers at time of collection. When is the Pop-Up Timer placed in the Turkey? The oven may not be calibrated for accurate temperature. Recommended cooking techniques must also be followed.ĭark roasting pans cook faster than shiny metal.ĭeep roasting pans reduce heat circulation to all areas of the bird.Ĭovering too much of the bird with foil slows down the cooking process. Using a cooking chart is not all that is necessary to assure that the bird is cooked safely and not overcooked. What are some of the factors that may affect the turkey's cooking time? As the Pop-Up timer accurately gauges the temperature of the turkey, it may pop before the estimated times on the roasting chart. The weight/cooking time chart estimates the time it will take various weights of turkey to reach 180 degrees F in the deepest part of the thigh when measured by a conventional meat thermometer. However, the Pop-Up Timer 'popped' before the recommended time on the chart, why?

I calculated the cooking time for my turkey using the weight/cooking time chart. Pop-Up Timers are manufactured under strict quality control measures to produce sensitive thermometers that are accurate and dependable to within 1-2 degrees F. This thermometer is precisely positioned to assure that your food will be cooked correctly.Ī stainless steel spring inside a nylon tube releases when the surrounding meat has reached a pre-determined temperature, forcing the timer to 'pop-up'. No, the Pop-Up Timer should not be removed before cooking. The 'button' you referred to is a pop-up temperature indicator, commonly called a Pop-Up Timer. What is it, should I remove it before cooking the turkey? The turkey I purchased had something that looked like a plastic 'button' in the breast.

Keep the red button on turkey