As advised by British Turkey, the temperature of your oven should be 190C/170C fan/gas 5 and the cooking time calculated as follows:
- Under 4kg: 20 mins per kg plus 70 mins.
- Over 4kg: 20 mins per kg plus 90 mins.
- 1.5kg: 1 hr 40 mins plus resting at 190C/170C fan/gas 5.
- 2kg: 1 hr 50 mins plus resting at 190C/170C fan/gas 5.
How long does a 2 kg turkey take to cook?
Cooking times will vary according to the weight of your Turkey or Turkey joint, but as a guide it is a good idea to allow 20 minutes per Kg, plus 70 minutes if the bird or joint is under 4Kg, or plus 90 minutes if it is over 4Kg, at a cooking temperature of 190°C/350°F/Gas Mark 4.
How long does a 2kg turkey breast take to cook?
How long to cook turkey breast. When it comes to oven temperatures and timings, roast turkey breast has the same requirements as a whole roast turkey. So, at a temperature of 190C/170C fan/gas 5, you’ll need to cook it for 40 mins per kilo, plus an additional 20 mins.
How many people will a 2kg turkey feed?
A turkey crown (2-2.5kg) will feed 6 people. A small turkey (3-4.5kg) will feed 6-8 people. A medium turkey (4-5kg) will feed 8-10 people.
How long do I cook a 2.2 kg turkey crown for?
Don’t worry – we’ve already done the maths for you.
- Large turkey crown (2.4 – 2.8 kg) = 120 to 130 minutes.
- Medium turkey crown (2 – 2.3 kg) = 110 to 120 minutes.
- Small turkey crown (1.5 – 1.9kg) = 100 to 110 minutes.
Do you cover a turkey while cooking?
To achieve that balance, the ideal is to let the bird spend time both covered and uncovered: We recommend covering your bird for most of the cooking time to prevent it from drying out, then removing the cover for the last 30 minutes or so to allow the skin to crisp.
What temperature do you cook a turkey at?
Stick with a temperature of 325°F, which ensures the turkey gets cooked all the way without becoming overdone.
Is turkey done at 165 or 180?
4. Read the thermometer correctly: Hold the thermometer still until the numbers stop. If the temperature is between 160 and 165 degrees F, the turkey is done.
Do you take netting off turkey?
Do NOT remove the netting. The netting holds the Turkey Roast together during cooking. It will be removed after the roast has been cooked.
Do you wash turkey breast before cooking?
Wash your hands, but not the turkey! Many consumers think that washing their turkey will remove bacteria and make it safer. However, it’s virtually impossible to wash bacteria off the bird. Instead, juices that splash during washing can transfer bacteria onto the surfaces of your kitchen, other foods and utensils.
Should I cover turkey crown foil?
Cover the turkey crown in foil and roast for 60 minutes. The foil will help keep the breast meat juicy and stop the skin browning too soon and burning before the meat is cooked. After 60 minutes, remove the turkey from the oven and remove the foil. Baste the turkey with the juices you find at the bottom of the tin.
How do you keep a turkey crown moist?
Having some liquid in the bottom of your roasting tray, smearing with butter and draping over smoked bacon will all help to keep the crown moist during cooking and stop it from drying out. You can keep an eye on the internal temperature of your bird as you’re cooking if you have a temperature probe.
What size turkey do I need for 5 adults?
The general rule of thumb is 1–1½ pounds turkey per person.
Do you leave string on turkey crown when cooking?
Yes, keep the net in place on the turkey crown during the cooking time. The net helps to support the turkey and promote more even cooking.
What’s better turkey crown or whole turkey?
If everyone you’re feeding prefers lighter-tasting white breast meat, opt for a crown of breast meat on the bone (prepared with or without a leg or wing). A crown needs a shorter cooking time than a whole turkey, and its compact shape is ideal if you’re pushed for oven space.
Do you put water in the bottom of the roasting pan for turkey?
“Often consumers will inquire about adding water to the bottom of their roasting pans. We do not recommend adding water to the bottom of the pan. Cooking a turkey with steam is a moist heat-cook method and is acceptable, sure, but is not the preferred method for cooking your turkey.”
How do you keep turkey moist after cooking?
Cover the Turkey
If you cover it right away, the trapped heat will continue to cook your bird and will result in overcooked (aka dry) meat. After 20 minutes, cover the turkey with foil and then place a kitchen towel on top. The towel will further help keep things warm.
How often should you baste a turkey?
How Often to Baste a Turkey. Most recipes will tell you to baste your turkey every thirty minutes. But our rule of thumb is actually every forty minutes, and here’s why. You don’t want to open the oven too many times, or else the whole bird will take much long to cook, and that’s a huge inconvenience.
How do you know when turkey is done without thermometer?
To find out if your turkey is done without a thermometer, pierce it with a fork in the mid-thigh muscle, explains Nicole Johnson, the co-director of the Butterball Turkey Talk-Line. “When the juices run clear, and no longer reddish or pink in color, it’s a good indication that your turkey is done.”
How do you tell if a turkey is done?
But there’s only one way to be sure: the temperature. It just takes a simple reading with a meat thermometer to test if your turkey is ready to eat.
Check these places on your turkey and look for these temperatures:
- 180°F in thigh.
- 170°F in breast.
- 165°F in stuffing.
How long do you cook a turkey and at what temperature?
How long you cook your turkey can vary, depending on the temperature of the oven and whether or not your turkey recipe calls for a stuffed or unstuffed bird. We recommend roasting turkey at 350 degrees F for 13 minutes per pound for an unstuffed turkey.