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What Size Turkey Do You Need for Christmas Dinner for 10 People Plus Leftovers?

Posted by Copas Farm Shop on 9th Nov 2026

For 10 people with generous leftovers, choose a turkey weighing between 6 kg and 7 kg oven-ready. At … read more

Turkeys for Christmas: How to Choose the Right Bird For You

Posted by Copas Farm Shop on 9th Nov 2026

For Christmas dinner, choose a fresh, free-range turkey sized at roughly 500g of oven-ready weight p … read more

Roasting Your First Christmas Turkey, Without the Fuss

Posted by Copas Farm Shop on 9th Nov 2026

Roasting a Christmas turkey for the first time is far more straightforward than most recipes suggest … read more

The Best Seasonings and Marinades for Turkey Breast

Posted by Copas Farm Shop on 2nd Nov 2026

The best seasoning for a turkey breast is a dry rub built on flaky sea salt, cracked black pepper, g … read more

Christmas Turkey vs Goose

Posted by Copas Farm Shop on 2nd Nov 2026

For most festive tables, a well-reared turkey is the stronger choice: it feeds a crowd efficiently, … read more

How Many People Does a 2kg Turkey Crown Feed?

Posted by Copas Farm Shop on 2nd Nov 2026

A 2kg turkey crown will comfortably feed three to four people as a main course, or stretch to five w … read more

Pulled Turkey Burgers with Brussels Sprout Slaw

Posted by Copas Farm Shop on 26th Oct 2026

Leftover turkey doesn’t have to mean another round of sandwiches. This pulled turkey burger ta … read more

How Do I Make a Simple Pan Gravy from Roast Turkey Drippings?

Posted by Copas Farm Shop on 26th Oct 2026

For a delicious turkey gravy, follow this simple how-to guide. Skim the fat from your roastin … read more

What Is a Turkey Crown and How Is It Different from a Whole Turkey?

Posted by Copas Farm Shop on 26th Oct 2026

A turkey crown is the breast of the bird left on the bone, with the legs and wings removed. It's sma … read more

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Carving a turkey at the table: a complete guide for stress-free serving

Posted by Copas Farm Shop on 19th Aug 2026

Carving a turkey at the table is straightforward when you rest the bird for at least 30–45 min … read more

Turkey Beyond Christmas: Cheap Cuts, Bold Flavours and Year-Round Cooking Secrets

Posted by Copas Farm Shop on 29th Jul 2026

Turkey is one of the most versatile, flavourful, and underused meats in British kitchens — ava … read more