Product description
The perfect Christmas Dinner needs two elements: fantastic food and time to enjoy it. This Christmas Dinner box gives you both of them: tender free-range turkey complete with gravy and all the trimmings, ready to heat from frozen.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION
| Energy: 500 kJ/ 118 kcal |
| Fat: 2.4g, of which Saturates: 0.6g |
| Carbohydrate: 0g, of which Sugars: 0g |
| Fibre: 0g |
| Protein: 24.2g |
| Salt: 0.1g |
| Energy: 116 kJ/ 28 kcal |
| Fat: 0.9g, of which Saturates: 0g |
| Carbohydrate: 4.2g, of which Sugars: 2.2g |
| Fibre: 0.4g |
| Protein: 0g |
| Salt: 1.1g |
| Energy: 847 kJ/ 203 kcal |
| Fat: 11.3g, of which Saturates: 3.6g |
| Carbohydrate: 13.4g, of which Sugars: 8.6g |
| Fibre: 1g |
| Protein: 12.8g |
| Salt: 1.5g |
| Energy: 620 kJ/ 148 kcal |
| Fat: 7.9g, of which Saturates: 2.3g |
| Carbohydrate: 16.5g, of which Sugars: 0.8g |
| Fibre: 1.9g |
| Protein: 1.8g |
| Salt: 0.3g |
| Energy: 440 kJ/ 104 kcal |
| Fat: 1.5g, of which Saturates: 1g |
| Carbohydrate: 19.1g, of which Sugars: 13g |
| Fibre: 2.9g |
| Protein: 2.1g |
| Salt: 0.9g |
| Energy: 330 kJ/ 80 kcal |
| Fat: 5g, of which Saturates: 2.8g |
| Carbohydrate: 3.3g, of which Sugars: 2g |
| Fibre: 3.3g |
| Protein: 3.7g |
| Salt: 0.6g |
| Energy: 1254 kJ/ 302 kcal |
| Fat: 24.7g, of which Saturates: 9g |
| Carbohydrate: 7.3g, of which Sugars: 2.1g |
| Fibre: 2.2g |
| Protein: 12.7g |
| Salt: 1.6g |
HOW TO STORE
- Storage: Keep frozen at -18°C or below
- Defrost: Defrost in refrigerator overnight. Do not re-freeze once defrosted
- Shelf life defrosted: Store in refrigerator and use within 24 hours
Free-range,Turkey Crown,1.35-1.65kg
From frozen:
To cook this turkey crown from frozen, we recommend using a digital meat thermometer - check our website or ask our advisors if you need one.
Weigh your crown to calculate your cooking time - it needs approximately 30 - 35 minutes per 450g (lb).
We also suggest you sit it at room temperature for 20 minutes before cooking - this makes it easier to unwrap.
Once it's cooked, rest it for at least 30 minutes, to make it even more juicy.
Add all these times together and work backwards from when you want to serve up, to see when to switch your oven on.
When you're ready to go, preheat the oven to 220°C / Fan 200°C / Gas 7, and place an oven shelf in the bottom third.
Remove your crown from the freezer and sit in its packaging for 20 minutes at room temperature.
Unwrap your crown and place it on top of a roasting rack inside a roasting tray.
Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
Cook for 1 hour, trying not to open the oven door or let out too much heat.
After this time the crown should be starting to turn golden.
Carefully take your crown out of the oven, closing the door to retain the heat, and do your first temperature check.
Insert the temperature probe into the meatiest part of the breast, leaving it in place for at least 10 seconds to get an accurate reading.
If it reads below 74°C (it almost certainly will at this stage), it needs further cooking.
Add a couple of glasses of liquid to the tray - white wine, chicken stock or water, according to taste.
Drizzle with a little more olive oil and return to the oven.
Repeat the temperature test every 10 - 15 minutes after that - if it's close to 74°C, check it sooner. Remember, all ovens vary!
If the crown is getting too brown, cover loosely with tinfoil.
For the final temperature test, check a few places on the breast, including close to, but not touching, the bone.
When each point reaches 74°C, remove the crown from the oven, cover loosely with tinfoil and leave to rest in a warm place for at least 30 minutes before carving.
Use this time to complete your veg and gravy. Pour yourself a glass of something tasty, serve up, and enjoy!
From defrosted:
Defrost your turkey crown slowly in the fridge for 7 - 10 hours per 500g - between 24 and 36 hours.
If you don't have room in the fridge, you can use the polystyrene coolbox your crown arrived in.
Put a couple of ice packs in with it, and keep the lid on tight. Replace the ice packs twice a day.
Pat your crown dry with kitchen paper, and allow to come to room temperature for at least 30 minutes. This helps it to cook evenly.
Weigh your crown to calculate the cooking time required.
Preheat your oven to 230°C / Fan 220°C / Gas 8.
Place the turkey crown in a large roasting tin, drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
Add a cup of water or wine to the tin to keep it moist during cooking.
Cook the crown in the centre of the oven for 15 minutes.
Reduce the temperature to 180°C / Fan 170°C / Gas 4 and continue to cook for a further 12 - 15 minutes per 450g (lb).
Baste occasionally and be careful not to overcook!
To check the turkey is cooked either use a digital meat thermometer, or pierce at the thickest parts of the breast and thigh with a skewer. The juices will run clear when cooked.
Once cooked, let the crown rest before carving.
Remove it from the oven, cover loosely with foil and rest for at least 30 minutes, to make it moist and tender all the way through.
Keep any juices for the gravy.
We recommend carving along the breast bone and down the ribs to remove each breast cleanly in one whole piece.
The breasts can then be easily cut across the grain into even slices.
Arrange all the meat onto a warmed serving platter - job done!
Traditional Gravy
Hob:
Open the bag and empty contents into a saucepan.
Heat gently over a medium heat.
Stir occasionally until piping hot.
Do not reheat once cooked.
Microwave:
Based on 850W.
Decant into a microwavable dish, cover loosely and cook for:
From frozen: 7-8 minutes
From defrosted: 4-5 minutes
Allow to stand for 1 minute.
Stir before serving.
Ensure product is piping hot throughout.
Do not reheat once cooked.
Fruity Festive Stuffing
For best results cook from frozen in the oven.
Oven:
Remove outer packaging and film.
Cook the product in its original tray.
Preheat oven to 180°C / fan 170°C / gas 4.
Place the tray on a baking tray and cook for:
From frozen: 60-63 minutes
From defrosted: 45-48 minutes
Remove from oven and allow to rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Please note: cooking appliances vary in performance; these are guidelines only.
This product must be cooked thoroughly prior to consumption.
Goose Fat Roast Potatoes
For best results, cook from frozen in the oven.
Oven:
Remove film and arrange the potatoes in a single layer on a pre heated tray.
Cook in a preheated oven 230°C / fan 210°C / gas 8 for:
From frozen: 30-35 minutes
From defrosted: 25-30 minutes
Gently turn the potatoes halfway through cooking time to ensure an even crispness.
Ensure products is piping hot throughout and stir before serving.
This product is not suitable for microwaving.
Do not reheat once cooked.
Chef's tip:
Try adding 2-3 lightly crushed garlic cloves half way throught the heating process to add a touch of extra flavour.
Please ensure that the oven is not over loaded as too much steam will prevent the potatoes from colouring and crisping up.
If heating more than one portion at a time the temperature and timings may need to be increased.
Honey Roast Parsnips
For best results cook from frozen in the oven.
Oven:
Remove film and place tray onto a baking tray.
Cook in preheated oven at 210°C / Fan 200°C / Gas 7 until piping hot for:
From frozen: 30-35 minutes
From defrosted: 22-25 minutes
Stir before serving.
Microwave: Based on 800 watt. Pierce film and cook until piping hot:
From frozen: 4 - 5 minutes
From defrosted: 3 - 4 minutes
Stir before serving.
Please Note: Ensure product is piping hot throughout before serving.
Brussels Sprouts with Shallots & Bacon
For best results cook from frozen in the oven.
Oven:
Remove film and place tray onto a baking tray.
Cook in preheated oven at 210°C / Fan 200°C / Gas 7 until piping hot for:
From frozen: 30-35 minutes
From defrosted: 22-25 minutes
Stir before serving.
Microwave: Based on 800 watt. Pierce film and cook until piping hot:
From frozen: 4 - 5 minutes
From defrosted: 3 - 4 minutes
Stir before serving.
Please Note: Ensure product is piping hot throughout before serving.
Pigs in Blankets
From defrosted: Remove all packaging.
Oven:
Preheat oven to 200°C / 190°C / Gas 6.
Place sausages on a baking tray and cook for 12-16 minutes until crisp.
Turn occasionally.
Grill:
Preheat grill to medium.
Place sausages on grill rack for 12-16 minutes until crisp.
Turn occasionally.
This product must be cooked thoroughly prior to consumption.
