Whole Usk Valley Bronze Turkey (Pre-Order)

Whole Usk Valley Bronze Turkey (Pre-Order)

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**This is a Christmas Pre-Order product and will be delivered 21st December**

If you're looking for Welsh produce to take centre stage at your Christmas table this year, look no further than this stunning Usk Valley turkey. Grown slowly to maturity and sourced from local farmers within the beautiful Monmouthshire Usk valley, this bronze breed has a more distinctive flavour and firmer texture than a traditional white turkey.

Not sure what size you need? Check out our feeding guide below:

  • 4-5kg - 6 - 8 people
  • 5-6kg - 8 - 10 people
  • 6-7kg - 10 - 12 people
  • 7-8kg - 12 - 14 people
  • 8-9kg - 14 - 16 people

Now in their third generation, Douglas Willis has been supplying some of the UK's best restaurants and home cooks with the finest Welsh lamb and beef since the 1930s. Based in the picturesque Usk Valley, Douglas Willis are a family of both farmers and butchers, rearing their own cattle and sourcing the rest of their meat from neighbouring farms.

The dedication to sustainable farming, respect for nature and happy livestock shines through in the quality of their products, whether that's their juicy Welsh rib of beef, or succulent boneless leg of lamb. You'll find everything you need to feed a hungry family in our Douglas Willis collection.

100% Turkey. Approx. cooking times:

4kg – 2 hrs
5kg – 2-2 ½ hrs
6kg – 2 ¼ – 2 ½ hrs
7kg 2 ½ – 2 3/4 hrs
8kg 2 3/4 – 3 hrs
9kg 3 – 3 ¼ hrs

For larger birds check every 15 minutes after 3 hrs.

Remove all packaging as soon as possible after receiving your turkey and store in a cool place. Remove and keep the giblets separately in a cool place.

Remove the turkey from the fridge 2 hours before cooking, to allow to reach room temperature. Avoid stuffing the main cavity as this will stop the turkey cooking properly. Instead, place an apple or peeled onion in the cavity.

Place the giblets around the bird (this helps achieve the tastiest gravy!) season with Malden Sea Salt and place the bird breast side down in the roasting tin. For Crowns keep the breast up.

Preheat your oven to 180ºc (160º fan) Gas 4/5. For an Aga, use closest to these temperatures. After an hour of cooking turn the bird carefully on to its back to further cook and brown the breast.

To avoid disappointment do not overcook your turkey. This can be avoided by either using a ‘pop up’ timer or meat thermometer – you are looking to achieve a temperature of around 68 degrees. Failing that test with a fork on the inside of the thigh when the juices run clear the bird is ready. After removing the turkey from the oven and before carving it, allow it to rest for 30-60 minutes. Do not cover.

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