Definition of carbuncle for English Language Learners. : 1  a large painful swelling under the skin. : 2  a jewel (such as a garnet) that is cut into a rounded shape.
For a 12-14 lb (5.5-6.5 kg) turkey: Cook for 40 minutes then reduce the temperature to gas mark 3, 325 F (170 C) and cook for a further 3-31/2 hours. Then give it a final 30 minutes (uncovered) at gas mark 6, 400 F (200 C).
1 If it says cook 4 hours at 325 degrees, DIVIDE THE RECOMMENDED COOKING TIME IN HALF (4/2=2 hours) and ADD 30 MINUTES. 2  Thus, the cooking time for this example would be 2-1/2 hours at THEIR recommended temperature of 325 degrees. 3  Cooking time for a larger turkey would be calculated in the same manner. Remove all internal organs from both ends of the turkey. 2  I usually cook these in a pot to make broth (strained, of course) for my dressing, discarding the organs after cooking. 3  If you make giblet gravy, chop and include these cooked organs in your gravy. 4  Rinse and drain turkey.