Let’s Talk Turkeys Guys!!

[Smowball]

Ok, I am soooo far behind this year what with accidents, sickness etc (I just need a good vet I think!). Soooooo what do you lovely lot usually buy? A frozen Turkey well in advance so you’re prepared, a pre-ordered fresh Turkey which you pick up a few days before Xmas or have it delivered, a Turkey crown, or something else!?? Answers on a postcard please!…….

[Bobbisox1]

A nice fat Turkey crown normally Smow

[Mozz71]

Bit of gammon and a bit of pork for me. Not a fan of turkey.

[-SharonA-]

I get a turkey crown too. I may try one from Aldi this year. At the moment there is only 2 of us for dinner, so keeping it small.

[Bobbisox1]

Got ours there last year Sharon, was lovely and juicy

[Hazlinny]

Not keen on turkey so might be pork or lamb. On the other hand, might be Chinese take-away if Inn is open!

[-SharonA-]

That's settled, Turkey crown from Aldi.

[Bobbisox1]

That’s we normally have on NYE Haz,never go out now , been there and done it , happy being in with Mr B

[Redhelen72]

Colin and Jess get a turkey, the husband gets a turkey and ham roulade type thing and I have lobster

[Vagus]

This year, a small frozen ready basted turkey from Sainsbury’s. There’s only two of us but we both enjoy turkey and the leftovers, I’ve never had a turkey crown I’ve enjoyed, maybe I’ve just bought them from the wrong place.

[Bobbisox1]

Sharon , I cooked it upside down and the juices went to the breast, it was really tasty

[-SharonA-]

Good tip Bobbi!!!

[Maydup]

Definately something else.

[Smowball]

We are literally sat here discussing whether to buy a whole turkey or a Turkey crown lol.

[Canary42]

Turkey burger ;-)

[Tilly2]

We always go out for our Christmas lunch so I don't have to buy anything and someone else does all the cooking. :-)

[Smowball]

With fries Canary? : )

[Smowball]

Sounds like a plan Tilly!

[Togo]

//We always go out for our Christmas lunch so I don't have to buy anything and someone else does all the cooking. :-)//

Snap Tills. We are in a suite at a local hotel for 2 days and nights. Having said that, when I have done the Christmas cooking( yes I do) I long ago stopped getting a full turkey. It is nigh on a full day job to prepare and cook, and unless you are feeding a houseful and have plenty of help then you have got a mare disposing of the carcass and leftovers. A crown has been my option for quite some time now. This year I will sort out a nice slipper of ham for when we come home on Boxing Day, to have with CHIPS and home made bread. I have even cooked Goose in the distant past. Now that is another story.

[rockyracoon]

We get a fresh rolled turkey breast. No waste and plenty of meat. I do prefer a whole bird but I just can’t be bothered with all the pulling apart.

[Togo]

Did I ever tell you the story about defrosting a Turkey in the bath on Christmas Eve? I won a Turkey in a local servicemen's club raffle that was to be collected on Christmas Eve. When I picked it up it was the size of a frozen Emu, with instruction that recommended 24 hour defrosting and 5 hour cooking. I was up all night filling and emptying the bath with warm water to defrost it and we had Christmas lunch at about 6pm. Pi55ed all of us.