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.

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.

Smoke point is the temperature at which an oil starts to smoke and break down. When oils reach this temperature, they can release harmful compounds and lose their nutritional value. Knowing the smoke point helps you choose the best oil for every cooking method.

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.

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.

The quickest way to build confidence in the kitchen is to use tools that eliminate all the guesswork from cooking, especially when mastering your new air fryer. Air fryers are fantastic, but they don't operate exactly like convection ovens, and the familiar rules and temperatures you are used to may not apply.

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.

Christmas dinner is, for many, the most important meal of the year. But cooking a whole turkey is no mean feat — it’s difficult to ensure such a large and lean meat is safely cooked and juicy all the way through. Especially when packet instructions and recipe timings commonly overestimate how long it takes for meat to reach a safe temperature, resulting in an overcooked centrepiece.

Described by John Torode as a ‘meat maestro’, MasterChef 2021 runner-up Mike Tomkins is a pro at making the traditional turkey feast one to remember. Follow his top 11 Christmas dinner tips to make yours a succulent and stress-free experience.

When it comes to finding the perfect gifts for the BBQ lovers in your life, the right tools and accessories can make all the difference in their grilling game.