Remove turkey to room temperature on Christmas morning. Cooking from room temperature, allows a more even cooking
Cooking time depends on the size of the bird. A fresh, free range 5 kilo bird, will take 2-2 1/2 hours
The easiest way to ensure your turkey is thoroughly cooked, is to use a digital thermometer. At Foxholes, we will supply you, free of charge, with a turkey timer. Pushed into the thickest part of the flesh, the timer will ‘pop up’ when your bird is ready
Don’t worry if your turkey is ready way before you expect; it will sit quite happily and keep warm, lightly covered in foil, for up to 2 hours
Cutting crosses into brussel sprouts is a tradition which, with modern growing techniques, is no longer necessary. Today’s more tender vegetables means you would be more likely to end up with mush, than firm vegetables.
