How do you do yours?!
I have never cooked a turkey before.
In fact, I have never cooked a Christmas dinner before.The trimmings, I'm sure I can't fail on?! haha!
Ask me to bake puddings and I'm all over it. But a main course?? eeeek!!!!
Any tips on not letting the turkey burn/ taste bland/ undercook / or go all dry?!
Thanks ladies!!! xx
In fact, I have never cooked a Christmas dinner before.The trimmings, I'm sure I can't fail on?! haha!
Ask me to bake puddings and I'm all over it. But a main course?? eeeek!!!!
Any tips on not letting the turkey burn/ taste bland/ undercook / or go all dry?!
Thanks ladies!!! xx
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Think I'm going to volunteer next year to do it again, even though my mum does it so well. This year I'm only putting myself through boxing day buffet instead
I'm sure loads of the tv chefs have programmes coming up. Check Jamie Oliver for recipes and tips, sure I saw him one year with some good turkey tips.
GOOD LUCK!
xxx
I have to agree about puddings though, I much prefer making them.
Thinking an online "Google" jobbie!!
Typically, the MIL has decided that my first Christmas Dinner attempt EVER, will be the one she comes here for.
Brilliant.
Thanks hun, hope you have a fantastic time!! xx
I find the nicest way to cook a turkey is by making a mixture of Butter dried apricots and mixed herbs (blitz it with a hand blender) Then put it under the skin, and lay streaky bacon on the top over the skin.
It stops it drying out and i think it gives it a much nicer taste!
good luck, hope you have a fab Christmas
The turkey is cooked when you skewer the thickest part of the thigh and add a little pressure and the juices should run completely clear, but most turkeys will come with cooking instructions per kilo or a good butcher will advise you. Everyone finds their own 'best way' to cook xmas dinner, this one's mine but I'm sure you will find yours, too! x
I'm thinking these methods of cooking are fantastic, so thanks for all the tips! xx
Good luck xx
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