Blog - Copas Turkeys

How Do I Know When My Roast Turkey Is Fully Cooked Without a Meat Thermometer?

Posted by Copas Farm Shop on 20th Oct 2026

A roast turkey is fully cooked when the juices from the thickest part of the thigh run completely cl … read more

The Classic Side Dishes for a Traditional Christmas Turkey

Posted by Copas Farm Shop on 20th Oct 2026

The best side dishes for a Christmas turkey are roast potatoes, pigs in blankets, stuffing, braised … read more

How to Prepare and Season a Turkey Crown for the Best Flavour

Posted by Copas Farm Shop on 20th Oct 2026

To prepare and season a turkey crown for maximum flavour, pat the skin dry, separate the skin from t … read more

Boxing Day Sorted: Our Favourite Turkey Curry

Posted by Copas Farm Shop on 19th Oct 2026

By the time Boxing Day comes round, most of us have had our fill of turkey sandwiches. But there's u … read more

Slow-Roast Free-Range Goose with Apple, Sage & Goose-Fat Potatoes

Posted by Copas Farm Shop on 13th Oct 2026

Whether it's the star of the show or served alongside your turkey, a goose brings a wonderful sense … read more

What is Game Meat?

Posted by Copas Farm Shop on 13th Oct 2026

Game in food refers to meat from wild or farmed animals hunted or reared for sport and eating, rathe … read more

Buying a Thanksgiving Turkey from a British Farm

Posted by Copas Farm Shop on 13th Oct 2026

When buying a Thanksgiving turkey, choose a free-range, slow-grown bird ordered well in advance of t … read more

Turkey Cooking Times for Crowns and Whole Birds

Posted by Copas Farm Shop on 13th Oct 2026

A whole turkey at 180°C (160°C fan / Gas 4) needs roughly 20 minutes per kg, plus 90 minutes … read more

Free-range turkeys: what they are, how they're raised, and why they taste better

Posted by Copas Farm Shop on 8th Oct 2026

A free-range turkey is a bird raised with continuous daytime access to outdoor pasture, space to roa … read more

5 Things to Know When Buying a Thanksgiving Turkey

Posted by Copas Farm Shop on 8th Oct 2026

When buying a Thanksgiving turkey, choose a free-range, slow-grown bird ordered well in advance of t … read more

A French-Inspired Christmas Turkey Roast

Posted by Copas Farm Shop on 2nd Oct 2026

Herb-buttered, bacon-wrapped and beautifully golden, with a silky white wine and tarragon sauce. The … read more

The Best Recipes Using Leftover Roast Beef

Posted by Copas Farm Shop on 29th Sep 2026

Leftover roast beef works in sandwiches, stir-fries, cottage pie, hash, ramen, and tacos. Slice it c … read more

Choosing a Quality Organic Turkey Breast

Posted by Copas Farm Shop on 29th Sep 2026

An organic turkey breast comes from a bird raised without routine antibiotics or synthetic pesticide … read more

Bronze Turkey, Explained from Breed to the Table

Posted by Copas Farm Shop on 29th Sep 2026

A Bronze turkey is a heritage breed known for its dark, copper-flecked plumage, slower growth rate, … read more

Turkey Legs: All There Is To Know

Posted by Copas Farm Shop on 23rd Sep 2026

Turkey legs are available to buy online from farm shops and premium butchers, including Copas Farm S … read more

Meat Boxes: what to know before you order a meat box delivery

Posted by Copas Farm Shop on 23rd Sep 2026

A meat box is a curated selection of cuts of beef, lamb, chicken, pork or mixed, delivered chil … read more

Oven-ready turkey, from prep to the table

Posted by Copas Farm Shop on 23rd Sep 2026

A pre-prepared, oven-ready turkey arrives ready to go straight into the roasting tin, no gutting, no … read more

Roast Whole Turkey with Sage Butter, Cider & Butternut Squash

Posted by Copas Farm Shop on 23rd Sep 2026

When you've got a really good free-range whole turkey, you don't need to save it for Christmas. I al … read more

Porchetta-Inspired Turkey with Sage, Fennel & Parma Ham

Posted by Copas Farm Shop on 21st Sep 2026

I love finding a new way to make a roast feel a little bit special, and this is one of my fav … read more

Copas Farm Shop Beef: breeds, cuts and why it's worth it

Posted by Copas Farm Shop on 16th Sep 2026

Copas Farm Shop raises heritage-breed cattle on pasture in Buckinghamshire, dry-ages the beef for a … read more

Whole Chicken or Spatchcock on the BBQ: Which Gets Better Results?

Posted by Copas Farm Shop on 16th Sep 2026

Spatchcock wins on the BBQ. Removing the backbone and flattening the bird gives you even heat distri … read more

How Large a Turkey for 10 People?

Posted by Copas Farm Shop on 16th Sep 2026

For 10 people, you need a turkey weighing between 7kg and 8kg. That gives everyone a generous platef … read more

Heritage Meats: What They Are and Why They Taste Different

Posted by Copas Farm Shop on 9th Sep 2026

Heritage meats come from traditional livestock breeds that were raised for flavour and hardiness lon … read more

Meat box deliveries explained: from farm shop shelf to your front door

Posted by Copas Farm Shop on 9th Sep 2026

A meat box is a curated selection of cuts — beef, lamb, poultry, pork, or mixed — packed … read more