Turkey Panic

[pat2604]

Why oh why is there such a fuss about turkeys not being available for Christmas! I simply can't understand it. Is it essential to eat turkeys. To be honest I can't stand turkeys, but that's besides the point. There are lots of alternatives.

[Bobbisox1]

I turn it breast down in the oven to make sure all juices fall to the breast and it makes it beautifully succulent

[pat2604]

You would then carry on and pass by us Red!

[pat2604]

I just don't like the taste of turkey and turkeys curry yuk!!! I admit cold with pickle in sandwiches it's bearable.

[Redhelen72]

Yes Lofty, I think I know where you live (obviously I won't say) and often thought of you in your missing years everytime I passed through

[youngmafbog]

Yes, that's the way to do it Bobbi, then turn it back over to brown it remembering to baste. Problem is so many don't do that which is why I hate going anywhere for Xmas. My mum was chief culprit

I have seen a few people though turning up the oven the brown the spuds off - the poor old turkey gets annihilated!

[Redhelen72]

A whole turkey should be taken out about 30 mins before its ready and covered with foil and a tea towel and left to rest - the residual heat will finish it cooking and the juices will be flowing

[pat2604]

Well I prefer the Brussels. Love them in fact!

[pat2604]

Johnny for BA. Thanks for the fun element!

[Mozz71]

I'm like the OP, no fan of turkey at all. I usually get some lamb, pork and gammon in for the holiday season.

[Spicerack]

Off topic I suppose but I'm about to make Toad in the Hole.
I think I have the general gist but is there any common mistake I should avoid. Or simple 'trick' to make it perfect. (Good enough to display on AB.....possibly)

[johnny.5]

make sure the oil in the pan is very hot before adding the batter