To find out the scientific secrets behind cooking the perfect turkey, we carried out the ultimate temperature experiment. Here we’ve summarised our findings on the resting front, but you can read the experiment blog to learn more about the full process. Read on to find out how long to rest a turkey for the best results.

This pork salad recipe is part of Mike Tomkins’ Summer Salad series. Check out the series to get more inspiration for your summer meals.

Juicy pork chops with crispy crackling and smoky grilled peaches on a bed of rocket and feta — summer in a salad. This pork salad recipe is part of Mike Tomkins’ Summer Salad series. Check out the series to get more inspiration for your summer meals.

This Thai beef salad by Mike Tomkins is packed with fresh herbs and chilli and topped with perfectly grilled ribeye.

Achieving the perfect crispy pork belly is an art that any cook can master. Follow these steps to ensure a delicious, crackling pork belly, whether you're roasting it in the oven or cooking it on the BBQ.

BBQ-cooked chicken, confit garlic and charred lettuce make this Caesar salad recipe a smoky, flavourful delight. You can cook everything in your oven or grill instead, but there’s nothing like the flavour of fire to enhance the umami anchovies and create the ultimate Caesar salad.

Nothing can fully prepare you for your first BBQ competition. Any cooking competition is tough, but it’s even tougher when you’re dealing with the unpredictability of fire.

Detroit pizza is very unique. It is characterised by a crispy, crunchy cheese exterior but a soft, airy interior topped with cheese, sauce, and often pepperoni. It’s one of the most versatile styles of dough, and can be topped with absolutely anything.

Pork doneness is a bit of a controversial topic. UK food guidelines are clear — it should be well done all the way. But with medium-rare pork popping up in restaurants and on TV shows, the rules can be confusing.

When meat is removed from the oven, it continues to rise in temperature for some time afterwards. This is called carryover cooking. With red meat like lamb, this impacts whether you get the rare, medium or well-done result you’re looking for.

Using a meat thermometer on any dish will ensure your food is safely cooked. But it also helps you to avoid overcooking, so you get a nice juicy result. This is whether you're cooking in an oven, pan, BBQ or in an air fryer.

Everyone enjoys juicy chicken wings, melt-in-the-mouth ribs and a juicy marbled steak. But sometimes, we need to keep things lean. Lower in fat but still high in protein, lean meats are a great choice for making your meals healthier.