Place the crown on a rack in a roasting tin. Add a cup of water or chicken stock to the bottom—this stops the drippings from burning. Trust me, burnt drippings smell like regret. Pop it in the oven.
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Cooking time is roughly 20 minutes per 500 grams (plus 20 extra minutes). So a 2kg crown? About 1 hour 20 minutes. But use a meat thermometer—don’t trust your oven’s weird hot spots. Aim for 75°C (165°F) in the thickest part. That’s the magic number for safety without turning it into sawdust.
Quirky fact: The first meat thermometer was invented for turkey in 1856. True story. A guy named someone got tired of dry birds at Thanksgiving. We thank him daily.
Basting: The Dance of Love
Every 30 minutes, open the oven and spoon the pan juices over the crown. This is called basting. It sounds fancy, but it’s just giving the meat a little shower. It keeps the skin crispy and the inside tender. Plus, you get to feel like a medieval chef tending to a roast in a castle.
If you forget to baste, the turkey will hold a grudge. It won’t be dry, but it won’t be divine. So set a timer. Your future self will thank you.
