Definition of carbuncle for English Language Learners. : 1  a large painful swelling under the skin. : 2  a jewel (such as a garnet) that is cut into a rounded shape.
For a 12-14 lb (5.5-6.5 kg) turkey: Cook for 40 minutes then reduce the temperature to gas mark 3, 325 F (170 C) and cook for a further 3-31/2 hours. Then give it a final 30 minutes (uncovered) at gas mark 6, 400 F (200 C).
1 Roast in a preheated 500 degree (F) oven for 20 minutes. 2  Reduce heat to 300 degrees and roast for an additional 30 minutes per pound. 3  Total cooking time for an 8lb roast should be about 4hrs and 20 minutes.4  Remove the pork roast from the oven and let rest for 30 minutes. Using your hands, pat the dry rub all over the surface of the meat. 2  Place in a large roasting pan skin side up. 3  Roast in a preheated 500 degree (F) oven for 20 minutes. 4  Reduce heat to 300 degrees and roast for an additional 30 minutes per pound. 5  Total cooking time for an 8lb roast should be about 4hrs and 20 minutes.