Plus, what temperature to cook it to so you know it’s safe to eat. For taking the temperature of your turkey, you need a ...

It’s important to have an instant-read thermometer to check the temperature ... a separate dish outside the bird. But if you must stuff the turkey, do so right before cooking and stuff it ...

The turkey can be cooked to a higher temperature ... check with a properly placed food thermometer. The agency says that for optimal safety, stuffing should be cooked outside the bird, however if ...

In addition to peeling and preparing the vegetables, the turkey ... 6.5kg and above, you should allow 35 minutes per kg. To check if it is fully cooked, you need to check the temperature of ...

Properly prepare your big bird to avoid the disaster of rubbery meat for your holiday dinner, including what to do if you need to thaw a turkey quickly.

Not only do you have to peel and prepare ... it takes three to five days for a turkey to fully thaw in a fridge - not at room temperature. The FSA suggests allowing 10-12 hours per kg for defrosting.

safe temperature, USDA says. But, if you forget to thaw the turkey and need to do it quickly, don't panic! There are other ways.

Improperly cooked turkey can put festive feasters at risk of food poisoning thanks to germs like salmonella and campylobacter. So, Food Standards Scotland says you should check its temperature ...

Then, follow our tips below on where you should stick the thermometer and how long you need to wait before you start carving. How to Check a Turkey's Temperature ... way to do it is with a food ...