Roasting Guidelines Turkey

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ROASTING GUIDELINES - TURKEY
Please note that the following information should be treated as a rough guide – all the times and
temperatures provided are approximations. All ovens vary.
Always pre-heat your oven to the required temperature.
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For fan assisted ovens you need to reduce the temperature by the equivalent of up to 20
C.
WHOLE TURKEY (Barn or Free Range):
Roasting Temperature:
Weight:
Cooking Time:
o
160 to 175
C
Upto 16 lb / 7.25 kg
20 minutes per 1 lb / 454 g
o
325 to 350
C
(Note: if stuffed add approximately
Gas mark 3 to 4
30 minutes to the overall cooking time)
o
160 to 175
C
Over 16 lb / 7.25 kg
30 minutes per 1 lb / 454 g
o
325 to 350
C
(Note: if stuffed add approximately
Gas mark 3 to 4
30 minutes to the overall cooking time)
TURKEY CROWN:
Roasting Temperature:
Weight:
Cooking Time:
o
160 to 175
C
Upto 16 lb / 7.25 kg
15 minutes per 1 lb / 454 g
o
325 to 350
C
(Note: if stuffed add approximately
Gas mark 3 to 4
20 minutes to the overall cooking time)
o
160 to 175
C
Over 16 lb / 7.25 kg
20 minutes per 1 lb / 454 g
o
325 to 350
C
(Note: if stuffed add approximately
Gas mark 3 to 4
20 minutes to the overall cooking time)
TURKEY BUTTERFLY:
Roasting Temperature:
Weight:
Cooking Time:
o
160 to 175
C
Upto 16 lb / 7.25 kg
15 minutes per 1 lb / 454 g
o
325 to 350
C
(Note: if stuffed add approximately
Gas mark 3 to 4
20 minutes to the overall cooking time)
o
160 to 175
C
Over 16 lb / 7.25 kg
20 minutes per 1 lb / 454 g
o
325 to 350
C
(Note: if stuffed add approximately
Gas mark 3 to 4
20 minutes to the overall cooking time)
NOTES:
Prep:
Rub softened butter into the outside skin and lay some rashers of streaky bacon over the breast
before roasting.
Baste:
Spoon over the juices from the turkey at least 2 to 3 times during cooking.
Is it ready?
Skewer your meat or insert a sharp knife into the thickest part of the meat (the thigh on a whole
turkey) and make sure the juices are running clear. Or better still use a meat thermometer – the
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o
turkey is ready when the temperature reaches 175
F / 80
C.
Rest:
Allow the turkey to stand for 20 to 30 minutes after removing it from the oven, and before carving.

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