If you are cooking a turkey this Thursday for Thanksgiving (or even over the weekend) here are some top tips for a tasty bird.
• Make sure you take the turkey out of the fridge one hour before roasting to allow it to come to room temperature.
• Weigh the turkey after you have stuffed it to work out the cooking time
• For turkeys up to 8kgs allow 15–20 minutes per ½kg
• For turkeys over 8kgs allow 10–15 minutes per ½kg
• To test if the turkey is cooked, push a skewer into the thickest part of the thigh – the juices should run clear.
• When cooked transfer the turkey to a platter, cover with foil, then a couple of tea towels, and allow to rest for at least 30 minutes before carving.
Turkey Tips
What size to buy:
3kg serves 6–7
4kg serves 8–9
6kg serves 12–13
8kg serves 16–18
10kg serves 20
Approximate Weight - Cooking Time
2kgs - 1hr 10 mins
4kgs - 2hr 20 mins
6kgs - 3hr 30 mins
8kgs - 4hr 10 mins
10kgs - 4hr 50 mins
Here are some tasty recipes for the perfect Thanksgiving menu:
