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When buying a turkey, it's best to obtain a bird that isn't self-basting. It's easy to baste a turkey, you can either wrap it in foil or use a roasting bag. Another excellent way to baste it is to use a large piece of muslin or cheesecloth dipped in melted butter draped over the whole turkey or use the American roast-in-a-bag method which is given in the recipes below.
cooking times
As well as following the below times, it's safe to check that the juices run clear when a knife or skewer is inserted into the thigh (or if a large turkey - the breast).
Uncover the top of the turkey 1/2 hour before completion in order to brown.
British turkey Recipes - British Turkey.
weight |
warm 170°C (325°F) gas mark 3 |
|
6 - 8 lb (2.7 - 3.6 kg)
8 - 10 lb (3.6 - 4.5 kg) 10 - 14 lb (4.5 - 6.3 kg) 18 - 20 lb (8.1 - 9 kg) 20 - 24 lb (9 - 10.8 kg) |
3 - 3 1/2 hours
3 1/2 - 3 3/4 hours 4 1/2 - 4 3/4 hours 4 3/4 - 5 1/4 hours 5 1/4 - 6 hours |
Uncover the top of the turkey 1/2 hour before completion in order to brown.
