🦃 Turkey Crown Roasting Time Calculator
Plan the roast time, oven temperature, rest window, and serving count for a bone-in turkey crown.
| Weight | 325 F | 350 F | Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-2.5 kg | 2h-2h20 | 1h45-2h05 | 4-6 |
| 2.5-3.5 kg | 2h15-2h55 | 2h05-2h45 | 6-8 |
| 3.5-4.5 kg | 2h50-3h40 | 2h45-3h30 | 8-10 |
| 4.5-5.5 kg | 3h30-4h25 | 3h30-4h20 | 10-14 |
| Guests | Weight | Portion | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4-6 | 2-3 kg | 160 g | Small crown |
| 6-8 | 2.5-3.5 kg | 170 g | Family meal |
| 8-10 | 3.5-4.5 kg | 180 g | Sunday roast |
| 10-14 | 4.5-5.5 kg | 190 g | Big feast |
| Temp | Pull | Rest | Serve |
|---|---|---|---|
| 325 F | 158 F | 35 min | 165 F |
| 350 F | 160 F | 30 min | 165 F |
| 375 F | 161 F | 25 min | 165 F |
| 400 F | 162 F | 20 min | 165 F |
| Style | Factor | Change | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classic | 1.00x | None | Reliable timing |
| Fan oven | 0.92x | Faster | Even roasting |
| Glazed | 1.05x | Slightly longer | Finish shine |
| Slow roast | 1.12x | Longer | Gentle heat |
A turkey crown is a specific cut of poultry that consist of the boned and tied bundle of white meat from a turkey. When roasting a turkey crown, it is essential to determine an appropriate timing to ensure that the turkey crown does not cook for too long (undercooked) or for too short of time (overcooked). Undercooked turkey crown will leave the portion of meat near the bone remaining pink.
Overcooked turkey crowns will dry out the skin of the turkey crown. The time it take for a turkey crown to roast depends on several factor, including the weight of the turkey crown. Generally, turkey crowns that contains bones will cook more quickely than a whole turkey.
How to Roast a Turkey Crown
This is due to the fact that turkey crowns do not have a cavity that need to be roasted and do not have the dark legs of a turkey that require more time to cook. The baseline time for roasting a turkey crown is 42 minutes per kilogram of the turkey crown’s weight. Another factor that will play into the time it take for a turkey crown to roast is the starting temperature of the turkey crown.
If the oven roasts the turkey crown straight from the refrigerator, it will require more time to heat to a safe eating temperature. If the turkey crown is allowed to sit out to reach room temperature, it will cook more even and require less roasting time. The type of glaze applied to the turkey crown can also play a role in the roasting time of the turkey crown.
Glazes will require more time to cook to allow the glaze to caramelize. However, if the glaze is too hot for the turkey crown, it can easyly burn. The oven in which the turkey crown is roasted can also play a role in the cooking process.
If the oven feature a fan-assisted heating element, approximately eight percent can be reduced in the roasting time. Slow roasting methods will take longer for the turkey crown to roast due to the gentler heat needed to properly cook a turkey crown. Each of these methods can be used to ensure that the turkey crown is cooked even from bone to meat.
Roast the turkey crown until it reaches an internal temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit. At this temperature, the internal temperature will continue to rise to 165 degrees Fahrenheit during the resting phase of the turkey crown. Allowing a turkey crown to rest after roasting is a crucial part of the cooking process.
To properly cook a turkey crown, you should allow the turkey crown to rest for twenty-five to forty minutes once you are removed it from the oven. During this time, you can cover the turkey crown with loose foil to help retain the moisture of the turkey crown. Allowing the turkey crown to rest permits the meat fibers of the turkey crown to relax allowing the juices that is within the turkey crown to redistribute.
If the turkey crown is not allowed to rest, the juices will flood the carving board once the turkey crown is sliced. In order to prepare the turkey crown for serving, you must calculate the amount of turkey crown needed based on the number of people that will be eating. A turkey crown contains 58% of the total weight of the bird due to the presence of the bones within the turkey crown.
For six guest, purchase a turkey crown that weighs between 2.5 and 3.5 kilograms. Each guest will receive approximately 160 grams of turkey crown. For fourteen guests, purchase a turkey crown that weighs 4.5 kilograms or more.
There are a few different techniques that can be used to ensure that the turkey crown is properly cooked. One technique is to heat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit which will allow the skin of the turkey crown to become crisp. Additionally, you can use a deep tray under the turkey crown to catch the drippings which can be used to make gravy.
If the skin of the turkey crown is browning too quick, cover it with foil to prevent burning. Finally, ensure that the turkey crown reaches the proper cooking temperature by inserting a meat probe into the center of the turkey crown to ensure that the temperature read between 165 and 170 degrees. A few error that should of been avoided when cooking a turkey crown are rushing the cooking process.
Turkey crowns should not be cooked at 400 degrees Fahrenheit unless you closely monitor them as the high heat will cause the skin to brown too quickly. Additionally, ensure that the turkey crown is not too cold before placing it in the oven as the hot oven will struggle to heat the cold turkey crown. Finally, ensure that there is enough turkey crown to feed each guest which involve making the mathematical calculation necessary to determine how much turkey crown is needed.
