Should a refrigerated free range turkey be brought to room temperature before cooking or put into the oven cold?

Should a refrigerated free range turkey be brought to room temperature before cooking or put into the oven cold?
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I'm confused about your question, or at least the info after your original question. There is a huge difference between defrosting and bringing to room temperature. If you just took the turkey out of the fridge, put it in the oven asap. Usually after 20/30 minutes at room temperature is when meat begins to degrade.
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