Christmas food

[Nishy]

Secret is not to go too mental with the Marmite, you should know that there is something there - but not put your finger on it. First time I made them even my son was gagging and he loves Marmite.

Fair play, I sometimes brush a small amount of Marmite on cod or even put a small amount into veg whilst roasting.

 

[DamianJ]

Turkey and gammon for us this year. I love roast potatoes with done nice thick gravy and Yorkshire puddings.

 

[Uncle Bertie]

We're not huge fans of turkey here either, so we've got a good lump of pork shoulder with apple wedges, yorkies, red cabbage, stuffing, roast (potatoes, carrots, shallots and parsnips) and broccoli and stir fried sprouts with bacon and and and....

 

[Nishy]

This reminds me I need to get some sprouts and Stilton. Last year Sainsbury's had sprouts on their stalk which was quite novel. Should also get some parsnips and chestnuts.

 

[Godfather]

Oh good folks, my cake hole runneth over. When can I come? I'll start at your place, @Godfather.

Always welcome but I can guarantee you will not be in a fit state to visit anyone else to eat or drink!

 

[Batch300]

For me, either
- I host the Christmas event, reheat a ham, supply beer, and everyone brings food
- another family member hosts and I am asked to bring beer and snacks

 

[Wayne]

We are off for the Turkey today. I hope it is a better meal than last year! The wife put Fish Fingers in front of me. 'What happened to the lovely fresh Turkey we were supposed to be having'? I asked
'Every time I put it in the oven it blew the gas out' She said.

 

[Sid James]

I haven't made my mind up yet between a cheese or egg sandwich, sod it, it's Christmas, I'm having both.

 

[Northam Saint]

SWMBO went to the butchers this morning, we always order a x2 rib of beef. Just over 3 kg this time not bad for £48. Can't wait I do love beef especially cooked on the bone and running a little pink.

 

[Wayne]

I haven't made my mind up yet between a cheese or egg sandwich, sod it, it's Christmas, I'm having both.

Good lad. Live a little tis Christmas after all.

 

[pjgh]

I love goose, but so rarely actually get to cook 'em. Once again, it's turkey this year ... at our lad's. Maybe next year I'll do the goose.

Your brined pork looks good @halvor. I'm not much of a pork eater, but when I do it's belly pork. Brined, I bet that's just yummy! I've brined a brisket of beef before - you know, proper corned beef. I'll remember this. Perhaps one for into the new year.

 

[Sid James]

Good lad. Live a little tis Christmas after all.

Bah humbug.

 

[halvor]

Missus introduced goose as an option for Christmas. Experiences? Easily done or do they often go dry and chewy? Perhaps not the best day for maiden voyages in the kitchen...

 

[Northam Saint]

Missus introduced goose as an option for Christmas. Experiences? Easily done or do they often go dry and chewy? Perhaps not the best day for maiden voyages in the kitchen...

Someone at work was saying they are having goose for the first time. Someone else chimed in and said generally they are fairly moist as they have a higher fat content, but like duck. I’ve had duck a few times, and that has a higher fat content and is delicious.

We are having our usual beef rib.

 

[Sid James]

Missus introduced goose as an option for Christmas. Experiences? Easily done or do they often go dry and chewy? Perhaps not the best day for maiden voyages in the kitchen...

I’ve done goose a few times over the last few years and will be again this year along with lamb, venison and a three bird roast. Live like a Lord I say.
Lots of fat comes from the goose, if you’re half decent in the kitchen, and I believe you are, you’ve got nothing to fear with a goose.

Edit: what I’ve found in doing goose a few times now is the legs dry out easily. Remove those bad boys and confit them, save them as a treat another day. Just do the goose crown for the main event.