General Chat

I'm having swan for Christmas this year. The Queen hasn't been around here recently; so she won't miss one. ;-) :-D

Firstly, I make sure that the turkey is dead & is beyond caring whether frozen or roasted. I dislike the drunken turkey gobbling at me from the dinner table.

Then I ensure the feathers have been removed before cooking. Smouldering feathers throw off the most merciful pungent smell that even the cat refuses to stay in the kitchen.

Turkey sandwich anyone?

Oh, Dermot, you've just ruined my appetite for my turkey dinner tomorrow! I was so looking forward to it.

yeah Ann,
its only 1627.............

I think you need a new calendar Bob ;-) :-D

WE ALWAYS COOK TURKEY BREAST FROM TESCO'S FROM FROZEN AS SAID ON PACKAGE

My Turkey Crown - bought from Iceland says to defrost for 36hrs

confusing innit :-D

Cooking turkey - Live Well - NHS Choices


www.nhs.uk/Livewell/Healthychristmas/Pages/cooking-turkey.aspx

If you buy a frozen turkey, make sure that the turkey is properly defrosted before cooking it. ... times to work out roughly how long it will take to thaw your turkey.

ive just killed the turkey in the back garden
hubby backed out
men are such cowards

and are now plucking it over a bucket
while I watch TV :-D :-D :-D

Isn't poultry supposed to hang for a few days before cooking??

Anyway, I fished our frozen turkey breast out of the freezer a short while ago. It says cook from frozen for 2 h 45 m or from chilled for 1h

If anyone is going to cook from frozen, use a probe thermometer to make sure its done or at the very least make sure that the juices run clear.

the fresher the better in this house Detective ;-) ;-) ;-)
But this one can hang till boxing day
as we are having Christmas dinner
AT THE BIG HOUSE :-D

I wouldn't....... but I think it has something to do with whether the turkey breast has bones or not.

We bought a "small" frozen turkey 2.8 Kg, and it took three days to defrost in the fridge.

I would have preferred a whole turkey breast, but all of them had been "flavoured" with marinades & spices........ we got one of those a couple of years ago, and didn't like it at all; much prefer to do my own "flavouring".

btw.......we had our turkey last night (Christmas eve)........ it's Christmas Day here, 6.45am......... Merry Christmas? <3

Santa was good to me. :-D....... but I've been a good girl all year, never naughty ;-)

Merry Christmas LadyScozz <3

This from the US Department of Agriculture:



Can You Cook a Frozen Turkey Without Thawing It First?

Question: Our Thanksgiving travel plans this year might have to be cancelled at the last minute — if so, can I cook a frozen turkey without thawing it first?


Answer: Yes — you can roast a frozen turkey in the oven without defrosting it first, says the U.S. Department of Agriculture. You shouldn't grill, smoke, deep-fry or microwave a frozen turkey.


From this site which gives full instructions:

http://www.stilltasty.com/questions/index/166/page:1

best before by 2010............10 past 8


oops Graham edit 1627 .........16:27, 27 past 4

ONE YEAR I HAD THE TURKEY DELIVERED CHRISTMAS EVE BUT
IT HAD BEEN FROZEN AND I WAS USING THE HAIRDRYER
FOR HOURS
BEFORE I COOKED IT

:-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D

AnnC - Apart from turkeys you can cook Richmond sausages from frozen and they are ok. :-) :-) :-) ;-) ;-)

GP

very helpful GP ;-)