A bronze turkey crown has a gamier superior flavour, and is a whole bird without the legs and back. All our crowns come boxed ready for the oven with giblets, recipe leaflet, cooking guide and pop-up timer.
Serving Guide
Up to 4 people | 2kg
6-8 people | 3kg
10-12 people | 4kg
12-14 people | 5kg
16-18 people | 6kg
18-20 people | 7kg
Bronze Free Range Turkey Crown
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Cooking times for whole birds and crowns:
2kg - 1 hr
3kg - 1.5 hrs
4kg – 2 hrs
5kg – 2-2 ½ hrs
6kg – 2 ¼ – 2 ½ hrs
7kg 2 ½ – 2 3/4 hrs
8kg 2 3/4 – 3 hrs
9kg 3 – 3 ¼ hrs
For larger birds check every 15 minutes after 3 hrs.
Instructions:
Remove all packaging as soon as possible after collecting your turkey and store in a cool place, preferably at the bottom of your fridge. Remove and keep the giblets separately in a cool place.
Remove the turkey from the fridge 2 hours before cooking, to allow to reach room temperature. If your turkey is trussed, it is best to remove the string before cooking.
Avoid stuffing the main cavity as this stop the turkey cooking properly. Instead you may like to place an apple or peeled onion in the cavity.
Place the giblets around the bird (this helps achieve the tastiest gravy!) season and place the bird breast side down in the roasting tin. For Crowns keep the breast up.
Preheat your oven to 180ºc (160º fan) Gas 4/5. For an Aga, use closest to these temperatures.
After an hour of cooking turn the bird carefully on to its back to further cook and brown the breast.
To avoid disappointment do not overcook your turkey. This can be avoided by either using a ‘pop up’ timer or meat thermometer – you are looking to achieve a temperature of around 68 degrees. Failing that test with a fork on the inside of the thigh when the juices run clear the bird is ready.
After removing the turkey from the oven and before carving it, allow it to rest for 30-60 minutes. Do not cover.
