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How to Cook Christmas Turkey on a BBQ
How to Cook Christmas Turkey on a BBQ
The Smokin’ Elk is a huge advocate of cooking outdoors all year round and yes, that includes Christmas. This year, why not take the turkey outside? Not only does it... Read more...
How Long to Rest a Turkey
How Long to Rest a Turkey
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 more...
A Temperature Guide to Cooking & Resting Turkey
A Temperature Guide to Cooking & Resting Turkey
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... Read more...
Mike Tomkins’ 11 Christmas Dinner Tips for Turkey Perfection
Mike Tomkins’ 11 Christmas Dinner Tips for Turkey Perfection
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... Read more...
The Ultimate Turkey Cooking Guide
The Ultimate Turkey Cooking Guide
Cooking a turkey can send fear rippling through the hearts of even the best home cooks. Will it defrost in time? Do I brine it? What even is brining? Is... Read more...
The Smokin' Elk's BBQ Turkey Crown with Roasties
The Smokin' Elk's BBQ Turkey Crown with Roasties
This Christmas is about going all out and making your Christmas dinner extra special. What better way to do that than by cooking yours on the BBQ? The Smokin’ Elk... Read more...
Cranberry-Glazed Turkey with Rice Stuffing
Cranberry-Glazed Turkey with Rice Stuffing
This cranberry-glazed turkey recipe is bursting with traditional festive flavours, but paired with some fresh takes on the classic sides. Wild rice stuffing, pickled red cabbage and spiced potatoes make... Read more...
The Perfect Turkey Recipe
The Perfect Turkey Recipe
This perfect turkey recipe is brilliant because the gravy and stuffing can be prepped in advance so that’s two less things to worry about on the day. The turkey is also... Read more...
BBQ Bacon Wrapped Turkey Crown with Cranberry Bacon Jam
BBQ Bacon Wrapped Turkey Crown with Cranberry Bacon Jam
We are delighted to have UK BBQ enthusiast James McKay back on the Thermapen blog to present this sweet and succulent barbecued turkey recipe. James shares recipes and guides to... Read more...
Turkey Ballotine with Sausage & Cranberry
Turkey Ballotine with Sausage & Cranberry
Billy & Jack‘s succulent ballotine paired with a crisp bubble and squeak fritter, pan fried wild mushrooms and steamed brussels sprouts. The dish is a simple blend of traditional and... Read more...
Gluten Free Turkey Wellington
Gluten Free Turkey Wellington
This gluten free turkey wellington recipe is by chef Jane Devonshire. Jane is the 2016 winner of BBC MasterChef UK, author of Hassle Free, Gluten Free, and has worked with numerous... Read more...