Hear from our expert butchers, bakers, and staff.
How Do I Reheat What I Have Ordered?
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Reheating Instructions for Hot d’oeuvres are included with each item.
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Ensure that your oven is preheated to recommended temperature.
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Remove foil cover and place in the oven.
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Be aware that the more items in your oven at one time may require adjustment of recommended cooking time.
How Do I Cook a Whole Turkey?
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Preheat Oven to 350°F.
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Cook Turkey in a roasting pan until the THIGH internal temperature reads 165°F directly out of the oven, make sure to insert temperature probe in thickest part of thigh but not touching bone.
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For an unstuffed turkey, approximately 12-14 minutes per pound*
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For a stuffed turkey, approximately 15-17 minutes per pound*
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Once the Turkey is cooked, let the meat rest for around 15-20 minutes before carving (depends on the size of bird).
*Cooking time is approximate and is not an accurate way to cook a turkey; a better method for tastier turkey is using internal temperature.*
How Do I Cook a Deboned Turkey?
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Preheat Oven to 325°F.
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Place turkey breast in a roasting pan.
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Cook until an internal temperature of 165°F-170°F is obtained.
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For an unstuffed turkey, make sure the temperature probe is in the center of the bird.
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For a stuffed turkey, do not place temperature probe in the stuffing, make sure the probe is in the meat itself.
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How Do I Cook a Turkey Breast?
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Preheat Oven to 325°F.
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Place turkey breast in a roasting pan.
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Cook until an internal temperature of 165°F-170°F is obtained.
How Do I Cook a Boneless Ham?
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Preheat Oven to 320°F.
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Place ham on a shallow roasting pan on a rack, add about 250 mL (~1 cup) with a liquid of preference (apple juice, water, chicken stock, etc.), tent with foil and use toothpicks to eliminate foil contact with ham.
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For a half ham, cook for approximately 1 hour.
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For a full ham, cook for approximately 1.5 hours.
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Rest for 10 minutes before carving.
How Do I Cook a Bone-In Ham?
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Preheat Oven to 320°F.
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Place Ham on a shallow roasting pan with a rack, add about 250 mL (~1 cup) with a liquid of preference (apple juice, water, chicken stock, etc.), and tent with foil.
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For a half ham, cook for approximately 1 hour.
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For a full ham, cook for approximately 1.5 hours.
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Rest for 10 minutes before carving.
How Do I Cook a Beef Tenderloin Roast?
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Preheat Oven to 450°F.
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Place tenderloin in a shallow roasting pan with a rack.
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Place tenderloin in oven for 10 minutes at 450°F.
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Reduce oven temperature to 275°F and cook to desired doneness, remove when internal temperature is 5°-10°F off desired doneness.
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Cover with foil and let rest for at least 20 minutes before carving.
What Are The Approximate Tenderloin Cook Times (Minutes)*?
Weight (kg/lb)
Medium Rare (Removal Temp: 135°F)
Medium to Well-Done (Removal Temp: 155°F+)
- .5 kg (1 lb) 30 to 40 55 to 65
- 1 kg (2 lb) 35 to 40 60 to 70
- 1.5 kg (3 lb) 35 to 45 65 to 75
*Cooking time is approximate and is not an accurate way to cook a tenderloin; a better method for tastier tenderloin is using internal temperature.*
How Do I Cook a Prime Rib Roast?
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Take prime rib out of fridge to come up to room temperature (roast will cook more evenly).
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Preheat oven to 350°F.
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Place roast fat side up, in a roasting pan with a rack to desired doneness, removing from oven at the corresponding temperature in table below. Might take approximately 15-20 minutes per pound.*
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Let roast rest for at least 30 minutes, and switch oven to broil.
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Place roast back into oven and rotate every 90 seconds until all sides have exposed to the broiler.
*Cooking time is approximate and is not an accurate way to cook prime rib; a better method for tastier roast is using internal temperature.*
What Is The Preference For Internal Temperature?
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Rare 110°F
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Medium Rare 120°F
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Medium 130°F
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Medium Well 140°F
How Do I Cook Chicken Ballotines?
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Preheat Oven to 350ºF.
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Lightly coat the ballotine with oil and place on a baking pan. Salt and pepper to your liking.
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Place in the oven and cook for 60 minutes.
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Remove the parchment and place back in the oven for an additional 15 minutes.
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Rest for 10 minutes and enjoy.
How Do I Cook Capon?
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Preheat Oven to 350ºF.
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Place capon in a roasting pan.
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Cook until the THIGH internal temperature reaches 165, might take approximately 2-2.5 hours* depending on the size of bird.
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Let the meat rest for approximately 15 minutes.
*Cooking time is approximate and is not an accurate way to cook capon; a better method for tastier capon is using internal temperature.*