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Christmas Herb Fed Roosters
£12.50 per kg
Christmas Herb Fed Roosters are slow-grown, free-range birds reared on a special diet of over 10 fresh herbs and Yorkshire pasture. Sourced locally from trusted suppliers, these premium roosters offer rich, deeply flavoured meat with excellent succulence and a beautiful golden skin — the perfect smaller alternative to turkey for Christmas. Hand-prepared fresh in our family shop.
Remove the rooster from the fridge 1–2 hours before cooking (depending on size) to bring it to room temperature.
Season generously inside and out with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Rub with a little oil or butter. Place on a wire rack in a roasting tin.
Recommended oven method (high-then-low for juicy meat and crispy skin):
Preheat oven to 220°C / Fan 200°C / Gas 7.
Roast for 20–25 minutes until the skin starts to turn golden.
Reduce the heat to 160°C / Fan 140°C / Gas 3.
Continue roasting for approximately 20–25 minutes per 500g, basting occasionally, until the juices run clear and the internal temperature in the thickest part of the thigh reaches 74°C.
Rest the rooster loosely covered with foil for 20–30 minutes before carving.
Best enjoyed with roast potatoes (cooked in the roasting juices), seasonal vegetables, stuffing, pigs in blankets and rich gravy.
Season generously inside and out with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Rub with a little oil or butter. Place on a wire rack in a roasting tin.
Recommended oven method (high-then-low for juicy meat and crispy skin):
Preheat oven to 220°C / Fan 200°C / Gas 7.
Roast for 20–25 minutes until the skin starts to turn golden.
Reduce the heat to 160°C / Fan 140°C / Gas 3.
Continue roasting for approximately 20–25 minutes per 500g, basting occasionally, until the juices run clear and the internal temperature in the thickest part of the thigh reaches 74°C.
Rest the rooster loosely covered with foil for 20–30 minutes before carving.
Best enjoyed with roast potatoes (cooked in the roasting juices), seasonal vegetables, stuffing, pigs in blankets and rich gravy.
Small : 3kg-4kg (6.6lb-8.8lb) 6-8 people
Medium : 4kg-5kg (8.8lb-11lb) 8-11 people
Large : 5kg+ (11lb+) 11+ people
Medium : 4kg-5kg (8.8lb-11lb) 8-11 people
Large : 5kg+ (11lb+) 11+ people