A true showstopper, our Organic Butchery Three Bird Roast is wrapped in a beautiful lattice of bacon, filled with a festive stuffing, and ready to take centre stage at your Christmas feast. To help you make the most of this decadent centrepiece, we’ve put together a simple step-by-step guide to ensure your roast is cooked to perfection — juicy, golden, and utterly unforgettable.
Preparation
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Take the roast out of the fridge 1 hour before cooking to bring it to room temperature.
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Place seam-side down in a roasting tin.
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Add around 200ml of stock or water to the tin to keep the meat moist and to enrich your gravy.
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Because the joint is wrapped in bacon, there’s no need to fully foil it — but if you’re concerned about the bacon colouring too quickly, loosely cover with foil for the first half of the cook.
Cooking Time
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Fan oven: 160°C
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Conventional oven: 180°C
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Gas mark: 4
As a rule of thumb, allow 40 minutes per kg.
For example:
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A 2.5kg roast = approximately 1 hr 40 mins (allow up to 2 hrs depending on your oven).
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Begin checking from 1 hr 40 mins onwards.
Checking Doneness
The most reliable way to check is with a meat thermometer:
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Insert into the centre of the stuffing — it must reach 74°C (165°F).
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Also test the thickest part of the meat to be sure.
If you don’t have a thermometer:
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Pierce the very centre with a skewer or knife — the juices should run clear and hot, not pink.
Resting
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Once cooked, remove from the oven and cover loosely with foil.
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Allow to rest for 30 minutes before carving. This ensures the juices redistribute, keeping the meat tender and making it easier to slice.
Extra Tips
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Thanks to the bacon wrapping, there’s no need to baste — the bacon naturally keeps the roast succulent.
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If the bacon is browning too quickly, simply place a little foil on top during cooking and remove it for the final 20 minutes for a crisp, golden finish.
The Perfect Christmas Centrepiece
With its rich layers of organic free-range poultry, festive stuffing, and smoky bacon lattice, our Three Bird Roast is designed to impress. Follow these simple steps and you’ll have a beautifully cooked joint worthy of the most magical Christmas table.
