Christmas Food & Drink

[Reynard]

Dunno this year. We had a quiet Christmas last year and looks to be even quieter this year, and Boxing Day and New Years. Smallest turkey possible I think - not much bigger than a chicken as don't want to be eating the stuff for days.

In that case, why don't you just get a really top notch organic, free-range chicken? Much tastier than turkey and worth every penny.

 

[Reynard]

Supds are in the same plant family as deadly night shade.

And tomatoes...

 

[jowwy]

think i will bbq a brisket or pork belly this year.................

 

[fossyant]

In that case, why don't you just get a really top notch organic, free-range chicken? Much tastier than turkey and worth every penny.

Might just do that - corn fed too !!

 

[fossyant]

Tip for sprouts - Prep that morning when doing other prep, boil whole for 4 mins or so depending on size. Still need to be undercooked in middle then put in a bowl of cold running water to stop cooking. Cook some bacon cubes/diced and add vac packed chestnuts and put to one side. Then just before serving pan fry the sprouts in butter for a few mins, then add the other bits to warm though!

Also for doing the final fry off for the sprouts, fry in sesame oil and sesame seeds - delish.

 

[Reynard]

Also for doing the final fry off for the sprouts, fry in sesame oil and sesame seeds - delish.

And serve with a dab of sweet chilli sauce on the side...

Although I tend to do braised red cabbage instead of sprouts.

 

[figbat]

And don't forget to do way too many sprouts and potatoes to ensure enough 'left-overs' for a bubble-and-squeak on Boxing Day.

 

[stephec]

Then place in the rubbish bin where they belong...

Yuk.

Beat me to it there.

 

[cambsno]

Dunno this year. We had a quiet Christmas last year and looks to be even quieter this year, and Boxing Day and New Years. Smallest turkey possible I think - not much bigger than a chicken as don't want to be eating the stuff for days.

Thats one of the best thing for me (although I love the roast dinner) is the leftovers. Yes, the good old turkey sandwich, but in the coming days. Always do Jamie's Turkey & Lek pie which is lovely and then maybe his turkey con carne.

 

[fossyant]

Thats one of the best thing for me (although I love the roast dinner) is the leftovers. Yes, the good old turkey sandwich, but in the coming days. Always do Jamie's Turkey & Lek pie which is lovely and then maybe his turkey con carne.

I could do the turkey and leek pie !

 

[Eziemnaik]

If you are, like me, getting nausea at the very thought of traditional roasted turkey you can always sous vide it Tom Kitchin style
https://www.scotsman.com/lifestyle/food-and-drink/tom-kitchin-my-take-christmas-turkey-1550384
https://www.sousvidetools.com/tools...y-leg-slow-cooked-with-flavours-of-christmas/
If you don't have an access to sous vide you can always wrap to ballotine and very gently poach it on the stove minding the temp (thats how the French do their roasted chix btw)

 

[Reynard]

Thats one of the best thing for me (although I love the roast dinner) is the leftovers. Yes, the good old turkey sandwich, but in the coming days. Always do Jamie's Turkey & Lek pie which is lovely and then maybe his turkey con carne.

I prefer the Hairy Bikers' turkey, leek and stuffing pie.

Mind, since I don't do a turkey, I usually end up buying a large chunk of cooked roast turkey off the deli counter on YS on Christmas Eve for pennies. But the counter is closed right now thanks to Covid... Cooked chicken is a nice alternative though.

 

[Dave7]

Also for doing the final fry off for the sprouts, fry in sesame oil and sesame seeds - delish.

Yum......I like things done in Sesame oil.

 

[fossyant]

Don't forget to cook the Turkey upside down.

 

[Beebo]

Don't forget to cook the Turkey upside down.

But how do I get the oven gloves on my feet?