Christmas Turkey

[terminal3k]

Thanks for all advice, checkers took the bird back. I then proceeded to buy one from PnP.

 

[Sean008]

Thanks for all advice, checkers took the bird back. I then proceeded to buy one from PnP.

Now remember to defrost in fridge and or water bath with bird completely submerged, and frequent water changes

 

[bwana]

Thanks for all advice, checkers took the bird back. I then proceeded to buy one from PnP.

Good - Checkers is pretty decent about returns. They've never given me hassles.

Pnp isn't great but it's a lot better than the Checkers one. Enjoy

 

[TheMightyQuin]

The only downside is the stuffing tends to fall out.

Does your rotisserie turn the bird arse-over-end?

 

[TheMightyQuin]

Hi all,

I bought a turkey to cook for Christmas (first time). When i defrosted it it made my whole kitchen smell really bad (like a sour kind of smell). I don't know if this is normal? Its one of those that has brine in it (could that be the reason for the smell)?

Thanks.

I would use this bird for carpaccio and also some turkey tartare...safest way to go and no wastage.

 

[bwana]

Does your rotisserie turn the bird arse-over-end?

No, and I didn't expect it to do what it did either. Must have shrunk during cooking and then just worked loose.

 

[TheMightyQuin]

I stuffed the bird with Oranges and onion, a strange combo, but I think FirstBornMoose and I were a wee bit pissed when we prepped...

The bird was tied at the drums to prevent any spillage and then covered for three odd hours....

I love stuffing poultry with any citrus.

Usually blood oranges. Cut into wedges and a lot of juice squeezed in the cavity.

Then add the coup de grâce : real butter and chopped sage smashed together.

Then tie up thusly:

 

[Mortymoose]

I love stuffing poultry with any citrus.

Usually blood oranges. Cut into wedges and a lot of juice squeezed in the cavity.

Then add the coup de grâce : real butter and chopped sage smashed together.

Then tie up thusly:

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Yep, we used REAL salted butter, infused with spices and the likes thereof..... planning a duck soon...