Gas
mark
Shelf
position
Approximate
cooking time
Poultry: Chicken
Turkey below 4.5kg (10lbs)
over 4.5kg (10 lbs)
Duck and duckling
5
4
4
5
4
4
4 or 5
4
20 mins. per ½ kg (1 lb) and 20 mins.
25 mins. per ½ kg (1 lb) and 25 mins.
15 mins. per ½ kg (1 lb) and 15 mins.
25 mins. per ½ kg (1 lb)
Stuffed poultry Cook as above but calculate weight including stuffing
The times given above are for open roasting in a preheated oven. If you cover the food with foil or a lid allow an extra 10 - 15
minutes for each ½kg (1lb).
Yorkshire pudding - large
- individual
7
7
2
2
25-30 mins.
15-25 mins.
Cakes: Christmas cake (8")
Rich fruit 180mm (7")
205mm (8")
Madeira, 180mm (7")
Small cakes
Scones
Victoria sandwich
180mm (7")
205mm (8")
2
2
2
4
5
7
4
4
4
4
4
4
1 & 3
1 & 3
2 & 4
2 & 4
4-5 hours.
2¼-2¾ hours.
2½-2¾ hours.
1 hour.
15-25 mins.
10-20 mins.
20-30 mins.
20-35 mins.
L Y R I C 5 0 g s
Oven cooking chart
15