Jumping on the American bandwagon to celebrate Thanksgiving this evening? Check out these awesome recipes.
If you are cooking a turkey 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.
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
Every American knows that Thanksgiving Turkey is just one small part of a very decadent evening. Here are some tasty recipes for the perfect Thanksgiving menu:
Roast Sweet Potatoes with Lime Syrup
