How to Cook a Turkey Joint

How to Cook a Turkey Joint
Written By
GB
Graeme Burke
Published: May 15, 2011
Updated: Jan 10, 2019
1 minute read
Preparing roast chicken with herbs and vegetables
Shaiith/iStock/Getty Images

Turkey joints are the cheaper alternative to other, more expensive parts of the turkey. Some people struggle when it comes to cooking turkey because if it's not done properly, turkey can become dry and difficult to chew. But a turkey joint can be delicious, succulent and juicy if you know how to prepare it.

Rinse the turkey joint in cold water, then pat it dry with a paper towel.

Rub the turkey joint with butter or olive oil to make sure it remains moist.

Season with salt and pepper and place the turkey joint on the baking tray.

Place a sheet of tin foil over the top of the turkey joint.

Pre heat your oven to 220 degrees.

Put your turkey joint in the oven for half an hour. After half an hour, turn the oven down to 170. Remove the foil from the turkey and continue cooking for about two hours.

Check to see if the turkey joint is cooked properly by piercing the fleshiest part with a fork. The juices should be clear; if they are not put the turkey joint back in the oven for another half-hour.

Photo Credits

Shaiith/iStock/Getty Images

Sponsored
Our Everyday Life Logo

Explore our everyday life, the best source for food and drink tips, health and general wellness, healthy relationships and much more.

Property of TechnologyAdvice. © 2026 TechnologyAdvice. All Rights Reserved

Advertiser Disclosure: Some of the products that appear on this site are from companies from which TechnologyAdvice receives compensation. This compensation may impact how and where products appear on this site including, for example, the order in which they appear. TechnologyAdvice does not include all companies or all types of products available in the marketplace.