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Three tables

Which cut wants which method, what temperature each one should come out at, and how long a bird of a given weight needs.

01

The Cuts, and What Each Is For

Every part of the bird wants a different method. Matching them is most of the job.

TableAnatomy
02

Temperatures

Safe temperature, target temperature and carry-over are three different numbers. Confusing them is why breast meat comes out dry.

TableNumbers
03

Roasting Times by Weight

A working table, plus the reason weight alone is a poor guide and what to use instead.

TableNumbers