Cooking guidelines from defrosted: remove all packaging and pat dry with kitchen paper. Allow the meat to come to room temperature for up to 30 minutes before cooking.

Lightly oil the rind and season with salt and pepper. Preheat the oven to 250°C / fan 230°C / gas 9. Sear the meat for 15 minutes in the oven.

Reduce temperature to 180°C / fan 160°C / gas 4 and cook for 25-30 minutes per 450g. Once joint is cooked, rest it in a warm place for at least 20 minutes.

For crispy crackling, carefully cut the string, remove the layer of rind, return it to the oven and cook until crisp whilst the meat rests.

Ensure product is piping hot throughout.
Cooking appliances vary in performance, these are guidelines only.

Cooking guidelines from defrosted: defrost thoroughly before cooking. Remove the chicken from packaging, pat dry with kitchen paper and allow to come to room temperature, this is for even cooking.

Preheat the oven to 230°C / fan 210°C / gas 8, season the chicken with salt and pepper. Place chicken in a roasting tray and cook for 15 minutes.

Reduce the oven temperature to 180°C / fan 160°C / gas 4 and cook for a further 15-18 minutes per 450g. Once cooked rest in a warm place until ready to serve.

Ensure product is piping hot throughout.
Do not reheat once cooked.
Cooking appliances vary in performance, these are guidelines only.

Cooking guidelines from defrosted: remove all packaging and pat dry with kitchen paper. Allow 30 minutes for the meat to come to room temperature.

Preheat oven to 250°C / fan 230°C / gas 9. Place the joint in a roasting tray. Season with salt and pepper. Sear meat for 15 minutes in the oven. Then reduce the oven temperature to 190°C / fan 170°C / gas 5 and continue cooking for time below:

Rare: 20-24 minutes (internal temperature of meat: 45-47°C)
Medium: 28-32 minutes (internal temperature of meat: 55-60°C)
Well done: 40-44 minutes (internal temperature of meat: 72-75°C)

Keep warm and rest for at least 10-15 minutes before carving.

Cooking appliances vary in performance, these are guidelines only.

(Typical per 100g)