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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
Turkey for 2Turkey for 4Turkey thighTurkey for 8Turkey for 12

Turkey for 2

Turkey for 2

For best results:
Remove from packaging, place in dish and cover. Defrost for at least 12 hours in the fridge. Ensure it is fully defrosted before cooking.

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Turkey for 4

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.

Full cooking instructions

Turkey for 8

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.

Full cooking instructions

Turkey for 12

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.

Full cooking instructions

Turkey thigh

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.

Full cooking instructions

 

Mains & Centrepieces defrost instructions

Browse Christmas Mains

Beef Wellington (6)

Beef Wellington (6)

For best results:
Remove from the box onto a plate on top of the silicone paper provided and defrost in the fridge for 36 hours.

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Marmalade & Honey Glazed Gammon

Marmalade & Honey Glazed Gammon

For best results:
Defrost in refrigerator only for at least 48 hours before cooking.

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British Sirloin

British Sirloin

For best results:
Remove the sirloin and sauce from all packaging (keeping the film on the sauce pot), place the sirloin in a dish and cover. Defrost both in the fridge for 48 hours. Bring to room temperature for 90 mins before cooking.

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Shoulder of Lamb

Shoulder of Lamb

For best results:
Remove the lamb and sauce from all packaging (keeping the film on the sauce pot), place the lamb in a dish and cover. Defrost both in the fridge for 48 hours. Ensure the lamb is fully defrosted before cooking.

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Rosemary & Sage Porchetta

Rosemary & Sage Porchetta

For best results:
Remove from all packaging, place in a dish and cover. Defrost in the fridge for 48 hours before cooking.

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Whole Stuffed Duck

Whole Stuffed Duck

For best results:
Remove the duck and sauce from all packaging (keeping the film on the sauce pot), place the duck in a dish and cover. Defrost both in the fridge for 36-48 hours. Ensure the duck is fully defrosted before cooking.

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