Recipes for Main Courses... with Cornish Sea Salt
Turkey Cooking Times
Cooking times are so dependent on an accurate oven. For safety’s sake, plan the timing so that, if all goes right, the bird will be ready one hour before the meal. This will give you leeway if necessary. When the bird is cooked, open the oven door to cool the oven, then put the turkey on a serving dish and put it back in the oven to keep warm.
Weight of bird when it is ready for the oven (regardless of whether it is boned, stuffed or empty) | 4-5kg 8-10lb | 5-6kg 11-13lb | 6-7kg 14-16lb | 8-9kg 17-20lb | 9-11kg 21-24lb |
Cooking time in hours at 180ºC/350 ºF/gas mark 4 | 3-4 | 4-5 | 5-6 | ||
Cooking time in hours at 200 ºC/400 ºF/gas mark 6 | 2 | 2-2½ |
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If you've cooked your turkey perfectly, it would be a shame to butcher it at the table. See our guide on how to carve.
Complete your meal with these festive accompaniments
Brussels sprouts with flaked almonds
Roast potatoes
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Braised red cabbage with apple