Free Range Bronze Turkeys, 3-10kg, Individually Boxed

Free Range Bronze Turkey is a whole free-range bronze turkey – the traditional British breed. Slower growth and dark feathering produce a depth of flavour that white commercial turkeys cannot match. Free-range bronze turkey is the choice of those who know the difference a breed makes. As a result, the darker meat, more developed muscle and richer fat of the bronze breed produce a roast of genuine character. Furthermore, free-range outdoor rearing gives the bird natural exercise. This develops the leg and thigh meat most of all. In particular, available from 3kg to 10kg, this bird suits any table size from four to twenty people.

About Free Range Bronze Turkey

We source our poultry from carefully selected farms and producers in Britain and France. In particular, we choose every bird for its breed, welfare standard and flavour. As a result, the poultry we deliver ranges from outstanding free-range British chicken. We also stock the most celebrated table birds in the world. Furthermore, breed, diet and time to maturity define poultry quality above all else. However, most supermarket chickens reach slaughter in just 35 days on a high-protein diet. In particular, our free-range birds take considerably longer to reach maturity – and the difference in flavour is immediately apparent. Additionally, French Label Rouge certification and AOP status guarantee standards of breed, feed and rearing that no supermarket bird approaches. That commitment to genuine quality is what drives every sourcing decision we make. That is why Free Range Bronze Turkey from The Artisan Food Company consistently impresses even the most discerning cooks.

Why Choose Free Range Bronze Turkey From Us

Cooking well-sourced poultry requires less intervention than most cooks apply. In contrast to intensively reared chicken, these birds have genuine flavour that simple cooking reveals rather than disguises. As a result, a good free-range chicken roasted with nothing but butter, salt and a lemon inside is one of the finest things a kitchen can produce. Furthermore, resting a roasted bird is as important as the cooking itself. However, different cuts demand different approaches. In particular, thighs and legs benefit from longer cooking and suit braising, slow-roasting and grilling over charcoal. Moreover, the breast cooks more quickly and dries out if overcooked. Additionally, the finest French birds like Poulet de Bresse deserve restraint. Their extraordinary flavour needs no enhancement beyond butter and seasoning. That restraint is the mark of a cook who understands the ingredient.

How to Cook Free Range Bronze Turkey

To get the very best from Free Range Bronze Turkey:

• Remove from the fridge at least 1 hour before roasting so the entire bird reaches room temperature.
• Roast at 180°C for 20 minutes per 500g plus 30 minutes, covering the breast with buttered foil for the first two thirds of cooking.
• Furthermore, free range bronze turkey benefits from a butter and herb rub under the skin of the breast before roasting for a juicier result.
• Rest for at least 30 to 45 minutes under foil before carving – a large bird needs substantial resting time for the juices to settle.

Perfect Pairings

Free Range Bronze Turkey pairs beautifully with:

• Good butter, thyme and sage under the skin before roasting
• Chestnut and sausage meat stuffing as the traditional British accompaniment
• Roast potatoes, parsnips, Brussels sprouts and cranberry sauce alongside
• A glass of white Burgundy, Viognier or a light Pinot Noir alongside

Storage: Keep refrigerated and use within 2 to 3 days of delivery. For longer storage, freeze on the day of delivery and use within 3 months. Furthermore, remove from the packaging on arrival and pat dry. Store uncovered in the fridge for a drier skin before roasting. However, always ensure the bird reaches a safe internal temperature of 75°C. Delivered fresh and ready to cook.

However you cook it, Free Range Bronze Turkey brings a quality and flavour that careful sourcing and genuine welfare standards deliver. Moreover, the finest poultry always rewards the simplest cooking and lets the bird speak for itself.