Cooking A Turkey In A Non Fan Oven. Heat the oven to 180c 160c fan gas 4. There aren t many aromas as comforting as the smell of fresh baked bread but a roasted chicken or turkey comes pretty close.
However some factors like brining the bird cooking with an empty un stuffed cavity and leaving the legs un trussed will contribute to much faster cooking. Season cavity of turkey with salt and pepper. 1 free range turkey 5kg will feed eight people 50g butter.
However some factors like brining the bird cooking with an empty un stuffed cavity and leaving the legs un trussed will contribute to much faster cooking.
In a small mixing bowl stir together butter garlic thyme and season with a little salt. A perfectly roasted bird with its richly flavors and crisp golden skin is as appealing a meal as any cook can produce. Managing the oven so your bird is golden at the same time it s. Heat the oven to 180c 160c fan gas 4.