Defrost Reminder
From cosy get-togethers to the main event, make sure your festive favourites are perfectly prepared. Keep your festive plans stress-free with our handy defrosting guide, so your food’s always ready to serve when you need it.
Mains & Centrepieces / Puddings
Turkey for 2 / Turkey for 4 / Turkey thigh / Turkey for 8 / Turkey for 12
Turkey for 4
For best results:
Remove from packaging, place in dish and cover. Defrost for at least 48 hours in the fridge. Ensure it is fully defrosted before cooking.
Defrosting at Room Temperature:
If you don’t have the time or space to defrost your COOK turkey for 4, 6, 8 or 12 in the fridge, you can do it overnight at room temperature. We don’t love recommending defrosting at room temperature as it’s more complicated than in the fridge, but if you follow these guidelines carefully it’ll be just fine.
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You need to remove your turkey from all its packaging, place on a dish or tray with sides and cover loosely with clingfilm. Obviously, it needs to be out of reach from any pets.
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The turkeys for 4, 6, 8 and 12 will all defrost overnight (10-12 hours) at room temperature. People's definition of room temperature varies wildly: in a cold conservatory it might not fully defrost; next to a hot radiator it might not be safe to eat. By room temperature we mean 18 to 20°C.
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Your turkey needs to be fully defrosted before you start cooking, and you can test this easily with a skewer…
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…At the same time, you don’t want the centre of your turkey to get warmer than it is the fridge (3-5˚C). A thermometer probe is advised to get this right. If it’s defrosted hours before you plan to start cooking, you can always pop it in the fridge.
That's it! Then just follow the usual cooking instructions.
Turkey for 8
For best results:
Remove from packaging, place in dish and cover. Defrost for at least 48 hours in the fridge. Ensure it is fully defrosted before cooking.
Defrosting at Room Temperature:
If you don’t have the time or space to defrost your COOK turkey for 4, 6, 8 or 12 in the fridge, you can do it overnight at room temperature. We don’t love recommending defrosting at room temperature as it’s more complicated than in the fridge, but if you follow these guidelines carefully it’ll be just fine.
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You need to remove your turkey from all its packaging, place on a dish or tray with sides and cover loosely with clingfilm. Obviously, it needs to be out of reach from any pets.
-
The turkeys for 4, 6, 8 and 12 will all defrost overnight (10-12 hours) at room temperature. People's definition of room temperature varies wildly: in a cold conservatory it might not fully defrost; next to a hot radiator it might not be safe to eat. By room temperature we mean 18 to 20°C.
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Your turkey needs to be fully defrosted before you start cooking, and you can test this easily with a skewer…
-
…At the same time, you don’t want the centre of your turkey to get warmer than it is the fridge (3-5˚C). A thermometer probe is advised to get this right. If it’s defrosted hours before you plan to start cooking, you can always pop it in the fridge.
That's it! Then just follow the usual cooking instructions.
Turkey for 12
For best results:
Remove from packaging, place in dish and cover. Defrost for at least 72 hours in the fridge. Ensure it is fully defrosted before cooking.
Defrosting at Room Temperature:
If you don’t have the time or space to defrost your COOK turkey for 4, 6, 8 or 12 in the fridge, you can do it overnight at room temperature. We don’t love recommending defrosting at room temperature as it’s more complicated than in the fridge, but if you follow these guidelines carefully it’ll be just fine.
-
You need to remove your turkey from all its packaging, place on a dish or tray with sides and cover loosely with clingfilm. Obviously, it needs to be out of reach from any pets.
-
The turkeys for 4, 6, 8 and 12 will all defrost overnight (10-12 hours) at room temperature. People's definition of room temperature varies wildly: in a cold conservatory it might not fully defrost; next to a hot radiator it might not be safe to eat. By room temperature we mean 18 to 20°C.
-
Your turkey needs to be fully defrosted before you start cooking, and you can test this easily with a skewer…
-
…At the same time, you don’t want the centre of your turkey to get warmer than it is the fridge (3-5˚C). A thermometer probe is advised to get this right. If it’s defrosted hours before you plan to start cooking, you can always pop it in the fridge.
That's it! Then just follow the usual cooking instructions.
Turkey thigh
For best results:
Remove from packaging, place in dish and cover. Defrost for at least 48 hours in the fridge. Ensure it is fully defrosted before cooking.
Defrosting at Room Temperature:
If you don’t have the time or space to defrost your COOK turkey for 4, 6, 8 or 12 in the fridge, you can do it overnight at room temperature. We don’t love recommending defrosting at room temperature as it’s more complicated than in the fridge, but if you follow these guidelines carefully it’ll be just fine.
-
You need to remove your turkey from all its packaging, place on a dish or tray with sides and cover loosely with clingfilm. Obviously, it needs to be out of reach from any pets.
-
The turkeys for 4, 6, 8 and 12 will all defrost overnight (10-12 hours) at room temperature. People's definition of room temperature varies wildly: in a cold conservatory it might not fully defrost; next to a hot radiator it might not be safe to eat. By room temperature we mean 18 to 20°C.
-
Your turkey needs to be fully defrosted before you start cooking, and you can test this easily with a skewer…
-
…At the same time, you don’t want the centre of your turkey to get warmer than it is the fridge (3-5˚C). A thermometer probe is advised to get this right. If it’s defrosted hours before you plan to start cooking, you can always pop it in the fridge.
That's it! Then just follow the usual cooking instructions.
Triple Layered Black Forest Gâteau
For best results: It is very important to remove the dessert from all packaging and place on a serving dish whilst it’s still frozen. You’ll find it much easier to handle. Defrost for 12 hours in the fridge, then take out the fridge and leave on the side for 90 minutes before serving.
Chocolate Ganache Tart
For best results: It is very important to remove the dessert from all packaging and place on a serving dish whilst it’s still frozen. You’ll find it much easier to handle. Defrost for 7 hours in the fridge, or 3-4 hours at room temperature. If defrosting at room temperature, place in the fridge for half an hour before serving to firm the ganache before serving.
Chocolate & Hazelnut Choux Ring
For best results: It is very important to remove the dessert from all packaging and place on a serving dish whilst it’s still frozen. You’ll find it much easier to handle. Defrost for 11 hours in the fridge, then take out the fridge and leave on the side for 30 minutes before serving.