Roasting times for a Christmas turkey

Roasting times*:

• 6 to 8 pounds (2.7 – 3.6kg) 2-1/2 to 3 hours
• 8 to 12 pounds (3.6 – 5.4kg) 3 to 4 hours
• 12 to 16 pounds (5.4 – 7.2kg) 4 to 5 hours
• 16 to 20 pounds (7.2 – 9kg) 5 to 5-1/2 hours
• 20 to 24 pounds (9 – 10.8kg) 5-1/2 to 6 hours

 

• *if you order a really good quality turkey it should come with the roasting times instruction. Birds with more intramuscular fat, like Kelly Bronze or Norfolk Black, will require shorter cooking so check with your butcher or supplier.

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