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Christmas Cooking

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  • #362
    pigtail33
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,237 ✭✭✭pigtail33


    Guill wrote: »
    Gravy

    What's your fav Gravy powder to use with the turkey juices?
    I know some people might be horrified at the thoughts but I'm working with my capabilities (timewise and skill wise :o )

    I like Schwartz Roast Turkey Gravy, everything else gets made from scratch, but I never have enough hob space (or time) to make the gravy. I do add the turkey juices to the gravy though.

    And that also reminds me I need a new fat separator!


  • #363
    The Nal
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    Guill wrote: »
    Gravy

    What's your fav Gravy powder to use with the turkey juices?
    I know some people might be horrified at the thoughts but I'm working with my capabilities (timewise and skill wise :o )

    Make it this weekend and freeze it. Very easy. Jamie Olivers one is great. Then just pour in the turkey juices on XMas day.

    You can skip the chicken wings and just use a stock cube.

    https://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/chicken-recipes/get-ahead-gravy/


  • #364
    now online
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    The Nal wrote: »
    Make it this weekend and freeze it. Very easy. Jamie Olivers one is great. Then just pour in the turkey juices on XMas day.

    You can skip the chicken wings and just use a stock cube.

    https://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/chicken-recipes/get-ahead-gravy/

    Honestly just following the instructions on this, nicest gravy EVER!


  • #365
    Neyite
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 25,947 ✭✭✭✭Neyite


    Guill wrote: »
    Gravy

    What's your fav Gravy powder to use with the turkey juices?
    I know some people might be horrified at the thoughts but I'm working with my capabilities (timewise and skill wise :o )


    I've just made the Jamie Oliver one this week as well - two jugs worth in the freezer ready to dump into a pot and reheat on the day. It's got really nice flavours, and well worth the effort.


  • #366
    bambam26
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 141 ✭✭bambam26


    Hi, does any have a recipe for sausage meat stuffing, more the ratio meat to breadcrumbs and the cook time. Enough for 6 people with a bit for the obligatory Christmas night sambos.

    Thanks


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  • #367
    tscul32
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    bambam26 wrote: »
    Hi, does any have a recipe for sausage meat stuffing, more the ratio meat to breadcrumbs and the cook time. Enough for 6 people with a bit for the obligatory Christmas night sambos.

    Thanks

    I dont use a recipe as such. I made a big bowl of my bread stuffing. Then I pit a pound of sausage meat in another bowl and added a few big handfuls until I felt there was enough. Also grated in an apple. And it'll be in for 40 - 50 minutes.


  • #368
    Gloomtastic!
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,161 ✭✭✭Gloomtastic!


    bambam26 wrote: »
    Hi, does any have a recipe for sausage meat stuffing, more the ratio meat to breadcrumbs and the cook time. Enough for 6 people with a bit for the obligatory Christmas night sambos.

    Thanks

    Follow the recipe for Bazmo's Stuffing Balls and you won't go wrong. https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=81099163

    ^ adding extra herbs and a tsp of fennel seeds will only improve it.


  • #369
    tscul32
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    By sheer coincidence that's almost exactly my ingredients. I just don't do the egg as I bake it in one batch rather than balls.


  • #370
    bambam26
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 141 ✭✭bambam26


    tscul32 wrote: »
    By sheer coincidence that's almost exactly my ingredients. I just don't do the egg as I bake it in one batch rather than balls.

    How long would you bake for


  • #371
    tscul32
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,662 ✭✭✭tscul32


    bambam26 wrote: »
    How long would you bake for

    40-50 minutes usually.


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  • #372
    Jude13
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    Has anyone the baileys fudge recipe to hand?


  • #373
    scarepanda
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    For a boned and rolled turkey, how long per pound should you cook it for and what's the best temp? I've come across 15-20mins per pound plus 20-30 minutes, and also temps from 160c to 200c. I'll have a meat thermometer to check the cooked temp, but I'd like to have a fairly decent idea of timings.


  • #374
    freshpopcorn
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    scarepanda wrote: »
    For a boned and rolled turkey, how long per pound should you cook it for and what's the best temp? I've come across 15-20mins per pound plus 20-30 minutes, and also temps from 160c to 200c. I'll have a meat thermometer to check the cooked temp, but I'd like to have a fairly decent idea of timings.

    You’d probably be best to stick to these cooking times.

    https://www.safefood.net/turkey-calculator

    They say
    The calculator does not apply to turkey that is boned and rolled. In an oven that is set at 180°C / 350ºF / Gas Mark 4, you should allow 20 minutes per pound, plus 20 minutes.

    I wouldn’t go with 200c tough.


  • #375
    scarepanda
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    freshpopcorn wrote: »
    You’d probably be best to stick to these cooking times.

    https://www.safefood.net/turkey-calculator

    They say
    The calculator does not apply to turkey that is boned and rolled. In an oven that is set at 180°C / 350ºF / Gas Mark 4, you should allow 20 minutes per pound, plus 20 minutes.

    I wouldn’t go with 200c tough.

    Thank you!

    Ya, that's the one I was going to go with alright. 200 seems a bit high, but I've seen 220 mentioned since :D.

    The turkey is the only thing we've never cooked before so it's the only question mark over the dinner!


  • #376
    mirrorwall14
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    Someone talked about freezing roasties, any idea what the process was?


  • #377
    Autosport
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    Ham and Spiced beef are now cooked and cooling down, Lamb is in the oven now and the trifle is setting :)


  • #378
    Posy
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 27,907 Mod ✭✭✭✭Posy


    My spiced beef is done, ham is simmering before I glaze and bake, veg prep complete and I've the trifle jelly/fruit/sponge ready to be custarded. :)


  • #379
    Graces7
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32,634 ✭✭✭✭Graces7


    Turkey breast roast " sandwiched" with sage and onion stuffking and cranberry all ready.. potatoes , carrots and parsnips parboiled and ready to roast, making for an easy day tomorrow with just the sprouts to go.

    And it was utterly delicious. Christmas dinner epitomised.. Replete..


  • #380
    Valresnick
    Closed Accounts Posts: 208 ✭✭Valresnick


    Ham cooked in the pot and ready to be glazed. Did 2 different stuffings. Apple and pistachio and chestnut. 3 deserts ready to go. All I need to do is turkey, veg, potatoes and gravy, bread sauce and stuffings to be cooked and I’m done ! Christ it’s exhausting work !


  • #381
    Ish66
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    Apart from the roasties and with the microwave, I could have my Christmas dinners in 3 mins. How sad is that ?:confused:


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  • #382
    Valresnick
    Closed Accounts Posts: 208 ✭✭Valresnick


    @jenna James. As promised a very happy Christmas to you. I hope you’re enjoying your day. Waiting for your pictures of your dinner !! Come on let’s see how it’s going !


  • #383
    Loughc
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 26,086 Mod ✭✭✭✭Loughc


    What’s for dessert lads?


  • #384
    lawred2
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    Dinner generally a success. Ham a bit overdone but hey ho still tasted nice..

    Highlight was the better half's pavlova


  • #385
    Autosport
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    Loughc wrote: »
    What’s for dessert lads?

    Chocolate Yule log courtesy of M&S

    Baileys cheesecake

    Sherry trifle :)


  • #386
    [Deleted User]
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    mirrorwall14 wrote: »
    Someone talked about freezing roasties, any idea what the process was?

    I freeze batches of roasties a 4kg bag at a time. I use maris pipers but roosters are good too.

    Peel and par boil for six minutes, try not to over boil.

    Drain, dry and shake them up so they have fluffy edges.

    Lay them out on a tray in single layers and allow them to go completely cold, cover them in cling film and then freeze.

    Once frozen I bag them up in freezer bags in portion sizes. Cook from frozen, very handy, as you can throw them in the oven even during the week for dinner, with no prep bar heating the oil.

    Give them an extra ten minutes in the oven when cooking. I think they actually come out better when cooked from frozen.


  • #387
    beertons
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    Madeira in gravy. I was sceptical. My mother won. Fab.


  • #388
    Loughc
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    Autosport wrote: »
    Chocolate Yule log courtesy of M&S

    Baileys cheesecake

    Sherry trifle :)

    Yes!! Now you’re talking.

    Yule log

    Strawberry cheesecake

    Pavalova here.


  • #389
    TRS30
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    Loughc wrote: »
    What’s for dessert lads?

    Was Christmas pud, vegan tart, fruit, meringues, ice cream and brandy butter.

    Not all together obviously :D


  • #390
    Cork Lass
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    TRS30 wrote: »
    Was Christmas pud, vegan tart, fruit, meringues, ice cream and brandy butter.

    Not all together obviously :D

    Why not, sounds like a delicious tasting plate :p


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  • #391
    tscul32
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    Salted caramel cheesecake, meringues and homemade ice creams - vanilla and malted chocolate oreo.


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