So who's got the christmas turkey on?

B.A._Baracus

Mines been on since 8.15pm. Man that smell is amazing

Who else is cooking there's?

Chuck Stone

B.A._Baracus wrote: »

Mines been on since 8.15pm

You shure it isn't a friggin ostrich you have on?

Vinta81

Nope! Veg is peeled, desserts are made and table is set though. Turkey is for the parentals to deal with in the morning

Pottler

I do, it took a lot of wiggling and some olive oil as a lube, but i'm now running around the sitting room going "gobble gobble" with my head covered in giblets and me legs protruding from its hole.

B.A._Baracus

Chuck Stone wrote: »

You shure it isn't a friggin ostrich you have on?

... :pac:
It takes 4 and a half hours to cook + an hours prep time. Been a family tradition to cook the turkey late on Christmas eve for the big day.

THAT SMEEEEEEEEEEEELLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL! :P

Merch

On! already?
which is? you either like it dry or cold?

I like cold turkey turkey meat cold, but on stephens day, with gravy.
and then every day after till its finished.
After that I don't want to see another one until next year

Dartz

Bought a live turkey this year for freshness...

Never again.

It struggled for a half hour after going in to the oven.

Strawberry Fields

B.A._Baracus wrote: »

Mines been on since 8.15pm. Man that smell is amazing

Who else is cooking there's?

Will that not make it very dry by dinner time tomorrow?

Mech1

Mine went in at 8pm, foil removed a little while and now basting every 12min till 12.30 or after its browned up nicely when it comes out.

Glazed ham cooked this morning.

Easy day tomorrow.

RikkFlair

Pottler wrote: »

I do, it took a lot of wiggling and some olive oil as a lube, but i'm now running around the sitting room going "gobble gobble" with my head covered in giblets and me legs protruding from its hole.

An image of that Mr. Bean Christmas episode has popped into my head

sfwcork

This is making me hungry

Barna77

Lots of seafood and meat here.

I'm stuffed....

B.A._Baracus

Strawberry Fields wrote: »

Will that not make it very dry by dinner time tomorrow?

I know what you mean
But its a rather large turkey. So its either get up mad early to prep and then cook or cook late the night before.

Its what my mam always did for years and it always tasted great Guess its one of those things that gets passed down

B.A._Baracus

sfwcork wrote: »

This is making me hungry

Mission accomplished :pac:

Mech1

Strawberry Fields wrote: »

Will that not make it very dry by dinner time tomorrow?

No idea, 1st time trying this on Christmas eve but I have a reputation for making the juciest Turkeys sofar (16 years at it):D

Strawberry Fields

Mech1 wrote: »

No idea, 1st time trying this on Christmas eve but I have a reputation for making the juciest Turkeys sofar (16 years at it):D

As long as you have plenty of cranberry sauce you should be covered

Reiketsu

Not yet, I'll have time tomorrow. Theres just going to be the four of us so got a turkey fillet instead. The veg and dessert is sorted though. First time making Christmas dinner and praying it doesn't go hideously wrong :pac:

Smidge

I wonder how many on here like the meat(Turkey/Ham)with their Xmas dinner hot or cold?

I prefer it cold, much nicer:)

Smidge

Reiketsu wrote: »

Not yet, I'll have time tomorrow. Theres just going to be the four of us so got a turkey fillet instead. The veg and dessert is sorted though. First time making Christmas dinner and praying it doesn't go hideously wrong :pac:

You'll do grand!

Mech1

Last basting done, out in 10:D

B.A._Baracus

Mech1 wrote: »

Last basting done, out in 10:D

I've never tasted a basted turkey
Do you bast it with butter? (am clueless here) :P

Mech1

That streaky bacon I had over the breast is now on a plate begging to be eaten

Mech1

Spoon the escaped juices over and into the bird every 40 min or so, then much more so during last 40 min. Keeps it moist.

admiralofthefleet

all the prep is done, turkey and ham are cooked. im staying up to finish off my chocolate log, the ganache is taking a while to set so once thats done im off to the leaba

Smidge

admiralofthefleet wrote: »

all the prep is done, turkey and ham are cooked. im staying up to finish off my chocolate log, the ganache is taking a while to set so once thats done im off to the leaba

That's what eating all the rich Xmas food will do to you :pac:

B.A._Baracus

Mech1 wrote: »

Spoon the escaped juices over and into the bird every 40 min or so, then much more so during last 40 min. Keeps it moist.

Interesting... Interesting...
Do you cook it in a turkey bag tho?

admiralofthefleet

Smidge wrote: »

That's what eating all the rich Xmas food will do to you :pac:

it hasnt even begun, i had an indian earlier and now im having a few cans of guinness now so the morning will be eventful and full of tandoori whispers

Mech1

B.A._Baracus wrote: »

Interesting... Interesting...
Do you cook it in a turkey bag tho?

No just foil tent in a roasting tray

admiralofthefleet

Reiketsu wrote: »

Not yet, I'll have time tomorrow. Theres just going to be the four of us so got a turkey fillet instead. The veg and dessert is sorted though. First time making Christmas dinner and praying it doesn't go hideously wrong :pac:

make sure your timing is right and it will be perfect

Tin Foil Hat

B.A._Baracus wrote: »

Mines been on since 8.15pm. Man that smell is amazing

Who else is cooking there's?

Spiced beef an the ham are cooked. Turkey has been stiffed and stuffed. But he just has to be cooked on christmas day. It's the law.

Mech1

Done:D

mikehunts

Just back from pub and spiced beef is getting a right doing. good job the turkey is not cooked.

Smidge

admiralofthefleet wrote: »

it hasnt even begun, i had an indian earlier and now im having a few cans of guinness now so the morning will be eventful and full of tandoori whispers

Ah good lord, I hope you have expensive jacks roll in the freezer as we speak:eek:

B.A._Baracus

Mech1 wrote: »

Done:D

NOM NOM NOM NOM NOM NOM NOM.

My name is URL

There's no chance in hell that I'd prepare a meal the night before. The smell would have me sleepwalking towards the aroma during the night like a cartoon character smelling a freshly baked pie.

Either that or the dog would get there first...

Mech1

Santa's been and gone while I was cooking:D

My name is URL

Mech1 wrote: »

Santa's been and gone while I was cooking:D

He seems to have made it unnecessarily difficult to reach the drinks cabinet

doubleglaze

Free-range ham is cooked (will slice it in morning and reheat it in the oven after the free-range turkey comes out and is resting). Stuffing is made. Giblet stock is made. I've also cut up a few carrots, some onion and some leaks and will be cooking the turkey over this bed of veggies. I'll add about 50 ml of white wine to that tomorrow morning. This should add more flavour to the gravy.

I start again tomorrow morning at 7.30. 8 adults for dinner at 3 tomorrow.

I'll have a staff of two slaves at my beck and call to help me during the last hour or so.

It's at times like this that I'd love one or two extra cooking rings for all the saucepans.

B.A._Baracus

Mech1 wrote: »

Santa's been and gone while I was cooking:D

Wow.
I have to say you are certainly providing a magical christmas for your kids
So manys toys... i also see far cry 3, assassins creed 3 and black ops 2 there aswell. You spent alot of money :eek:

Thats sooooo impressive I dont know if you are the father or the mother. But you're on good parent either way.

Lucy8080

well, all i can i can say is....you're a right shower of basters.

have a good one.