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Ingredients & Nutritional's

Organic free-range Turkey

How To Store

Please Note: If you plan to purchase a turkey before December 18th, please remember to store it in the freezer until you’re ready to cook it. Properly freezing your turkey will ensure it stays fresh and flavourful for your Festive celebrations.

Remove the Turkey Crown from its wrapping. Place the Turkey Crown onto a wire rack and sit the rack on a plate. 

Pop the plate into the bottom of the fridge, making sure you have allowed space around the bird for the air to circulate. It is really important to make sure your bird stays cold and dry and must be kept refrigerated below 3°C. 

Thawing:
If your roast is frozen, planning for proper thawing is important to ensure even cooking and food safety. For best results, allow 24 hours of thawing time in the refrigerator for every 2.5 kg of meat. For this means you should allow approximately 2 to 3 days for the roast to thaw in the fridge fully.

Here are a few additional tips to ensure your roast thaws properly:

• Keep it in the original packaging while thawing to prevent any potential contamination or mess from leaking juices.
• Place the roast on a tray or in a shallow dish to catch any liquid that might escape as it defrosts.
• Ensure your refrigerator stays at or below 4°C

Avoid thawing the roast on the countertop at room temperature, as this can lead to uneven thawing.

Our Farms & Suppliers 

Our Bronze turkeys are slow-grown and carefully reared on the Malseed family farm on lush Dartmoor pasture. The turkeys are reared using traditional farming methods and allowed to mature slowly over several months. They are fed on a healthy diet consisting of organic cereals and natural ingredients with no additives or growth promoters, then finished on local oats to provide an excellent taste and marbling. They even drink Dartmoor spring water! These organic turkeys are clever birds and need a lot of entertainment so are kept busy with toys to play with, as well as lots of pasture to stretch their legs and enjoy the fresh Devonshire air.

How To Cook  

We recommend:

Ingredients:

• 2.5 kg pre-stuffed turkey crown
• 1-2 tbsp of butter or olive oil
• Salt and pepper
• Optional: Fresh herbs like thyme, rosemary, or sage

Method:

1. Preheat the oven:

   • Set your oven to 180°C (350°F) (fan) or 190°C (375°F) (conventional).

2. Prepare the turkey crown:

   • If the crown is pre-stuffed, you can go ahead and rub the outside of the turkey with butter or olive oil. This will help the skin to become crispy and golden.
   • Season generously with salt, pepper, and any additional herbs of your choice.

3. Roasting time:

   • Place the turkey crown in a roasting tray. You can cover it loosely with foil to prevent the skin from browning too quickly.
   • Roast the turkey crown for 20 minutes per 500g. For a 2.5 kg turkey crown, that will be approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes.

4. Basting:

   • Every 30 minutes, baste the turkey with the juices from the tray to keep the meat moist.

5. Check the temperature:

   • After the cooking time, remove the foil for the last 20-30 minutes to allow the skin to crisp up.
   • Use a meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature has reached 74°C (165°F) in the thickest part of the meat and stuffing.

6. Rest the turkey:

   • Once fully cooked, remove the turkey crown from the oven and let it rest for 20 minutes under loose foil. This allows the juices to be redistributed, keeping the meat tender.

7. Serve:

   • Carve the turkey crown and serve with your favourite sides and gravy!