Turkey cooking time calculator - work out what time to put your oven on

Christmas turkey dinner can be hard to time right (Image: Getty)

Getting your Christmas Day meal timings spot on can be a daunting task, particularly when it comes to perfectly roasting the turkey and allowing ample time for the meat to rest.

The cooking duration of a turkey typically depends on its weight - the heavier the bird, the longer it needs in the oven.

However, determining the exact timing can be challenging, which is why we've devised a handy calendar for you.

Simply input the weight of your turkey and your desired dinner time into our calculator and hit enter.

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Following this, you'll be directed to a comprehensive guide detailing when to prepare and baste your turkey, when to remove it from the oven, and when to cook all your side dishes.

We'll even provide information on how long it will take to defrost a frozen turkey. Rest assured, our plan also includes considerations for any vegetarian guests.

For a stress-free Christmas Day, utilise our tool below for a complete breakdown of the plan. Here's to a splendid day with a scrumptiously cooked turkey roast, reports the Mirror.