How Long To Cook A Turkey Crown No Bones. Once you know the weight of the turkey crown you re getting you can work out how long it will take to cook it. A turkey crown is the body of the bird with the legs and wings removed leaving the white breast meat attached to the bones.
The british turkey information service quotes 20 minutes per kg and then 70 minutes on top if it weighs less than 4kg and 90 minutes if it weighs more than 4kg. The bones are left in the top part in order to retain the natural look of a roasted turkey when it is cooked. As such it s an ideal joint for smaller gatherings for those who prefer white meat over brown meat and for those who don t want lots of leftovers particularly at christmas.
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As such it s an ideal joint for smaller gatherings for those who prefer white meat over brown meat and for those who don t want lots of leftovers particularly at christmas. Smear the butter all over the turkey crown and season all over with salt and pepper. Preheat the oven to 220c 200c fan gas 7. A crown takes less time to cook than a whole bird and it s a little easier to carve but.