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[Armaghtoffee]

Used a dry brine, so just salt and brown sugar with lots of herbs. It’ll get a whole pack of butter (with more herbs) and the stuffing before going in the oven in the morning. Just put together my prep to-do list for today/tomorrow so I should probably get my arse off this couch and get going!!

Godspeed Brett, we are all behind you!

 

[Barnfred 55]

Morning all, Happy Christmas Eve and Happy Christmas to @anjelikaferrett and @blue1948. It’s a beautiful morning and as I don’t have enough to do I’m currently debating whether to make a last minute trip to the retail park ( only a ten minute walk) to buy some more parsnips. The husband assures me we have enough, no one likes them anyway - I’m not so sure. Have to sort out present delivery for later without Jess seeing us, she’s the only one now who believes in Father Christmas which is sad that it’s all coming to an end. We are off to hear the Carols on the Green in the village near us this evening. I’m not a believer but I do love a Christmas Carol. It came upon the midnight clear is my favourite but it’s not sung very often, shame because the words seem particularly relevant today.
Have a good day, all.

How can you not like parsnips.

 

[Barnfred 55]

Apologies re my post about “It came upon the Midnight Clear”. I realise now it was a bit political which is certainly not what this thread is for and certainly not at this time of year. Sorry.

I haven't got a clue what you're apologising for H but apology accepted anyway.

 

[Armaghtoffee]

Apologies re my post about “It came upon the Midnight Clear”. I realise now it was a bit political which is certainly not what this thread is for and certainly not at this time of year. Sorry.

Not at all Gwladys, all friends here.

 

[Barnfred 55]

Did you use buttermilk for the brine? Tried and tested method at mine. I say that then must admit I didn’t do it this time as life took over and I am not just as prepared as usual. Even so, with plenty of herbed butter and smoked streaky bacon I can still nail this!

Buttermilk as brine? Really?

Herbed butter and streaky bacon though. Yes please. Think the neighbours will be having turkey crown. No idea if that's prepared in the same way.

 

[coollino]

Buttermilk as brine? Really?

Herbed butter and streaky bacon though. Yes please. Think the neighbours will be having turkey crown. No idea if that's prepared in the same way.

Buttermilk is quite acidic so it more cures it, I guess, but with salt it will be a bit of both. It's a bit adding blue milk to bolognese, the acid helps tenderise the mince

 

[Barnfred 55]

Is that your families Christmas Eve ritual AT?

We have one . Mrs J prepares the Christmas dinner this am whilst I do the cleaning.

Then out to lunch ( usually but not always a Chinese). This afternoon wrap the pressies before settling down to watch It's a Wonderful Life with some bubbles. Our routine was wrecked last year when we had guests staying for Christmas who , shock horror, didn't want to "watch a black and white film". Idiots. Anyway nothing's getting in the way today.

Hope that everyone has a peaceful and enjoyable Christmas Eve.

Our Christmas Eve ritual was me going to the pub after work whilst Cal slaved in the kitchen. Until one year she broke her wrist and yours truly had to prepare Xmas dinner, when it dawned on me just how much work was involved. Thereafter it was always a joint effort that was far more enjoyable than going to the pub

 

[Armaghtoffee]

Buttermilk as brine? Really?

Herbed butter and streaky bacon though. Yes please. Think the neighbours will be having turkey crown. No idea if that's prepared in the same way.

Buttermilk will guarantee really juicy meat.

Turkey crown just denies you the leg meat for the regulation Boxing Day curry

 

[Val P]

I haven't got a clue what you're apologising for H but apology accepted anyway.

Same here

 

[Barnfred 55]

Buttermilk will guarantee really juicy meat.

Turkey crown just denies you the leg meat for the regulation Boxing Day curry

With me in the house the leg meat never made it to the curry mate.

 

[Barnfred 55]

Buttermilk will guarantee really juicy meat.

Turkey crown just denies you the leg meat for the regulation Boxing Day curry

Buttermilk is quite acidic so it more cures it, I guess, but with salt it will be a bit of both. It's a bit adding blue milk to bolognese, the acid helps tenderise the mince

Never cooked with buttermilk. In fact the only time I've seen it in recipes is breaded chicken.

 

[Val P]

Well my curiosity was too much so I’ve just googled brining a turkey - who knew (not me obvs). Not cooking one this year but will have a go next. I use my mums method which was butter and season the skin and cover in bacon before putting foil over it. This will probably amuse/disgust the proper chefs but it is always nice and moist.

 

[Armaghtoffee]

All meat cooking done and sat with a tin of sweets and The Best of Saint and Greavsie on ITV4. They were different times is my first impression!

 

[Val P]

All meat cooking done and sat with a tin of sweets and The Best of Saint and Greavsie on ITV4. They were different times is my first impression!

Watched an old episode of Soccer AM the other day and thought exactly the same

 

[Brett Angell Delight]

Godspeed Brett, we are all behind you!

Job one almost complete. I acted in a supervisory capacity while the lads made cookies for Father Chrimbo. Just going in the oven now…