There's nothing quite like the delicious smell of a Christmas turkey roasting in the oven. It's the largest bird most people will cook all year, so to make sure it's safely cooked:
- FIRSTLY wash your hands before handling.
- Use a SEPARATE chopping board for raw meat.
- DO NOT wash your turkey as thorough cooking will kill any bacteria.
- WASH the board, utensils and work surfaces with warm soapy water after they have been in contact with raw meat.
- PLAN your cooking time well in advance, and follow the advice on your turkey's packaging.
- It's SAFER to cook stuffing separately in another tin, but if you prefer to stuff the turkey remember to allow the extra cooking time as recommended on the packaging.
- ALWAYS check the meat is cooked all the way through before you serve it.
- TEST the thickest parts with a skewer to make sure the juices run CLEAR. If they are still pink it needs longer.
- IDEALLY eat leftovers within 24 hours or put in the freezer for another day.
Happy Christmas Eating!
Bev
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