Christmas food

[les24preludes]

Has to be a bird, but which.... goose is a bit fatty, duck's a good one. Not too sure about game birds but they could be good. We used to be able to buy ostrich in the UK at one time, by which I'd mean "a bit of an ostrich".

I used to live in Norway and the food there is unbeatable at Christmas. I wouldn't say no to the Akevitt and Juleøl either....

 

[Deleted member 1881]

Roasted Pork with potatoes or roast beef , a salad with lettuce, and tzatziki. Of course with them I will need 2 litres of Coke.

Yes... I'm already hungry!

 

[Deleted member 1881]

5 kilos of fire rib of beef this year! We don't eat Turkey that much as we tend to do a more traditional Italian food at Christmas. Aperativo is prosecco with cured meats then we start with homemade ravioli (ricotta and chestnut) served in chicken broth. Then we have a light salad followed by the meat and roast veg. For pudding we have a panettone soaked in vin santo then lots of cheese!

From Italy, I love scaloppine piccata and for dessert luna di cioccolato, panacotta, tiramisu!

 

[Northam Saint]

From Italy, I love scaloppine piccata and for dessert luna di cioccolato, panacotta, tiramisu!

I’ve Italian Malfy Grapefruit Gin and Fevertree Tonic on the go here. Lovely Gin !

 

[Wayne]

Not a lot on a Goose if you are feeding a lot of people which is why the Christmas Turkey came about, much more meat to go around albeit poor quality in taste and texture. If you have a small family Goose is the best choice for flavour. If you wrap the legs well in foil and remove half an hour before taking from the oven they should be OK

 

[halvor]

Thanks, Steve and Wayne @Sid James @Wayne

I imagine the same may go for goose as other meats, that the larger the animal the coarser the meat? Max size bird I can get is ~4 kg I believe, which should feed four-five adults and a four year old. Sides? Sauce/gravy?

 

[Wayne]

Classic homemade chunky Apple sauce goes well with Goose and of course Gravy,

 

[Steve Bowles]

Venison with traditional side veg. Then a Romeo & Juliet Short Churchill with a small bottle of cognac. BTW, I wish @Wayne would stop wrapping his legs in foil.

 

[Nishy]

Anyone deep fried a turkey before? Apparently very good.

 

[Wayne]

Anyone deep fried a turkey before? Apparently very good.

No but I've stuffed a few porkers

 

[sɐǝɹpu∀]

Anyone deep fried a turkey before? Apparently very good.

Don't even think of doing that indoors.

 

[Dr Watson]

Anyone deep fried a turkey before? Apparently very good.

Someone in Scotland will have tried this I'm sure... They'll fry anything up there

I sampled a local delicacy when in Glasgow last, deep fried Cadbury's cream egg, now that was an experience I don't wish to repeat

 

[Sid James]

Thanks, Steve and Wayne @Sid James @Wayne

I imagine the same may go for goose as other meats, that the larger the animal the coarser the meat? Max size bird I can get is ~4 kg I believe, which should feed four-five adults and a four year old. Sides? Sauce/gravy?

I’d say that’s right about spot on. It’s a dark robust meat so it can stand up to something like a spiced braised red cabbage nicely

 

[Nishy]

We'll apparently it allows for crispy skin and moist body. Still talking about turkey here

 

[R181]

Interesting to see what everyone is having on the other side of the pond. I have never known anything but turkey to served at Christmas and so it is this year again. It will be served with mashed spuds, sweet spuds, an assortment of veggies, gravy and stuffing. Pork roast or beef roast is the usual Sunday dinner at our house so that is out. Personally, I'd go for a nice bone in ham instead of the turkey. Can't say I have heard of anyone doing a goose for Christmas but am sure some do. Whatever you are having for Christmas dinner I hope you enjoy it.

Bob