Blog - Copas Turkeys

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

How to Cook Different Meats to Their Best

Posted by Copas Farm Shop on 9th Sep 2026

Cooking meat well comes down to matching the right method to the right cut. Beef benefits from high … read more

What Size Turkey Do I Need For 12 People?

Posted by Copas Farm Shop on 9th Sep 2026

For 12 people, you need a turkey weighing between 6kg and 7.5kg. The standard guide is 500g of whole … read more

How to carve a Turkey

Posted by Copas Farm Shop on 3rd Sep 2026

Rest the turkey for at least 30–45 minutes after roasting, tented loosely with foil. Then remo … read more

Turkey vs Chicken: Everything That Matters When Choosing Between Them

Posted by Copas Farm Shop on 2nd Sep 2026

Turkey and chicken are both versatile, high-protein white meats, but they differ meaningfully in fla … read more