Thaw frozen Turkey in the refrigerator for 2-3 days before cooking.

Preheat the oven to 160șC and place the turkey breast side up in an oven pan. Do not fan bake as this will unnecessarily dry out the skin and surface meat before the deeper meat is fully cooked.

Roast the turkey according to the time stated on the back of the packet or by using the rule below:

Turkey Size: 3.0, Cooking Time 2 hrs 35 mins

Cooking time increases from this point by five minutes per every .5 size increase in the turkey.

Let the turkey stand covered for 15 minutes before serving in order to allow the juices to redistribute through the turkey.

Tip: Cover the breast and upper thigh with bacon or tin foil to prevent the skin from charring.

Cooking Test: Insert a skewer into the thickest part of the meat, when the juices run clear the bird is cooked.