Turkey cooking calculator 2024 for your Christmas dinner and how long it needs in oven

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Everyone's favourite part of Christmas tends to revolve around food. And while Christmas dinner is iconic, and a highly anticipated annual event, it can be a nightmare to get everything sorted.

Preparing a roast dinner for a large party is not an easy task, but it can really help to prepare and make a plan to help everything run smoothly on the day.

It's important to take a step back and ensure everything is cooked properly. This is especially true for Christmas staples such as the turkey, which can make you and your guests seriously ill if not cooked thoroughly.

The Foods Standards Agency (FSA) says turkeys could take days to defrost and should be done in the fridge. For example, a typical large turkey weighing 6-7kg could take as much as four days to fully defrost in the fridge.