Do you really like turkey?

Bliss_Light · 23-12-2013, 19:46

It seems like most decide to have it at Christmas yes, but in reality don't enjoy the meat... friend of mine says, compared to chicken, it's bland and dry.

What's your opinion? Do you have it because you actually enjoy it?

mklass · 23-12-2013, 19:50

Yep i love it!..... amd i prefer it dry!.... Yummy..............

ericos · 23-12-2013, 23:23

no - rather have chicken or pork

Pumping Iron · 24-12-2013, 00:43

No it's pretty crap. Basically a shit version of chicken.

Darcy_ · 24-12-2013, 01:10

No, it's pretty shite. It's just about bearable in sandwiches, but masked with stuffing, mayo, rocket and cranberry sauce. We never bother with it, just have lamb or pork instead.

frankie_baby · 24-12-2013, 01:29

You just chuck it into the oven and roast into oblivion then of course it'll be bland and dry, make the effort (there's loads of techniques and recipes online) and its beautiful

Lushness · 24-12-2013, 07:12

No and I never have it at Christmas, I normally have chicken...

Fairy Wings · 24-12-2013, 08:06

I'm not keen on Turkey, but I'm not a big white meat lover, I prefer beef or lamb.

We're having duck tomorrow.

blitzben85 · 24-12-2013, 08:52

I love Turkey and all the different meals you can have with it after Christmas day.

walterwhite · 24-12-2013, 09:40

I think it's horrible and there's definitely a reason most of us only eat it at Xmas.

spikydog · 24-12-2013, 10:00

Reminds me of the Royle Family Christmas special where Barbara asks who likes turkey. All say they dislike it so she announces they won't have turkey next year. This results in howls of protest, "But it wouldn't be Christmas without a turkey!"

That hit the nail on the head!

ImperfectPearls · 24-12-2013, 11:02

I don't like it very much but my dad loves it meaning we have it all the time throughout the year (to my annoyance). However even though I'm not keen I still feel like you just have to have it at Christmas simply because it's tradition.

swingaleg · 24-12-2013, 11:04

Not that keen on it really........I'd rather have chicken !

Rab64 · 24-12-2013, 13:23

Love it, do not like chicken at all

Darcy_ · 24-12-2013, 13:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by frankie_baby

You just chuck it into the oven and roast into oblivion then of course it'll be bland and dry, make the effort (there's loads of techniques and recipes online) and its beautiful

We've tried cooking it every which way, and never over cook due to the use of a meat thermometer and it still isn't very nice meat.

Lardness · 24-12-2013, 15:13

I cooked a massive meatfeast on Sunday......pork, chicken, beef etc.... there were 2 turkey crowns..... one done by wife's head chef in her restaurant.... mine using the following:
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/a...ipe/index.html

the difference was astounding..... I've never had such moist turkey...Brown rarely sets a foot wrong

NoseyLouie · 24-12-2013, 15:27

I love roast turkey. I seem to be lucky as it turns out moist. I cook it upside down for half the time lightly covered with foil, then cover it in butter, prick the legs and put it the right way up, then remove the foil for the last 45mins,or till golden skin. exact times may vary, always make sure the juices are clear.

I may put an onion and fresh thyme up its bum this year, hehe.

Orangemaid · 24-12-2013, 15:42

i like it

there are ways to cook it to not dry it up..

Yeah_Jackie · 24-12-2013, 17:14

I prefer a decent chicken.

purplecatz · 24-12-2013, 17:46

we love turkey, have got a turkey roulade this year, a boned and stuffed breast

mrsgrumpy49 · 24-12-2013, 18:10

I've never cooked a turkey and don't intend to. What turkey I've had has been drier than chicken and certainly not any more flavoursome. But turkeys tend to be bigger than chickens and therefore are perhaps more in demand for bigger gatherings. I think this is how turkey got it's 'Christmas appeal'. Plus we don't appreciate the thing that is in our supermarkets every day.

CBFreak · 24-12-2013, 23:32

I like Turkey. It can be a bit dry so I don't eat it often though.

barbeler · 25-12-2013, 00:57

The trouble is these days is that you could have a 'Christmas' dinner every day of the week and it would be no more expensive. The time has gone.

Hotgossip · 25-12-2013, 09:56

Turkey is delicious if cooked properly. It is also a very healthy meal so it's good for you. It needs to be cooked
Thoroughly and well rested. It also needs to be seasoned and basted well.

It's also a lot to do with what accompanies it. Homemade stuffing, homemade bread sauce, loads of veg, homemade gravy etc. there is nothing worse than a dry, bland turkey with sauces made from packets. Yuk

bornfree · 25-12-2013, 10:53

I used be a pure vegetarian and used to do a nut roast, but due to health reason had to become a pescatrian so I have whole filleted salmon. Infact it was on the news (radio 5 the otherday) that Salmon has overtaken Turkey as peoples choice for Christmas dinner. I have all the trimmings but suitable for vegetarians.

23-12-2013, 19:46	#1
Bliss_Light Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: crazy land Posts: 70	Do you really like turkey? It seems like most decide to have it at Christmas yes, but in reality don't enjoy the meat... friend of mine says, compared to chicken, it's bland and dry. What's your opinion? Do you have it because you actually enjoy it?

23-12-2013, 19:50	#2
mklass Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 3,309	Yep i love it!..... amd i prefer it dry!.... Yummy..............

23-12-2013, 23:23	#3
ericos Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Royston Vasey Posts: 1,748	no - rather have chicken or pork

24-12-2013, 00:43	#4
Pumping Iron Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 22,988	No it's pretty crap. Basically a shit version of chicken.

24-12-2013, 01:10	#5
Darcy_ Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 1,859	No, it's pretty shite. It's just about bearable in sandwiches, but masked with stuffing, mayo, rocket and cranberry sauce. We never bother with it, just have lamb or pork instead.

24-12-2013, 01:29	#6
frankie_baby Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,077	You just chuck it into the oven and roast into oblivion then of course it'll be bland and dry, make the effort (there's loads of techniques and recipes online) and its beautiful

24-12-2013, 07:12	#7
Lushness Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: London Posts: 24,693	No and I never have it at Christmas, I normally have chicken...

24-12-2013, 08:06	#8
Fairy Wings Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 4,267	I'm not keen on Turkey, but I'm not a big white meat lover, I prefer beef or lamb. We're having duck tomorrow.

24-12-2013, 08:52	#9
blitzben85 Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire Posts: 2,949	I love Turkey and all the different meals you can have with it after Christmas day.

24-12-2013, 09:40	#10
walterwhite Forum Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 21,729	I think it's horrible and there's definitely a reason most of us only eat it at Xmas.

24-12-2013, 10:00	#11
spikydog Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Location: Location Posts: 1,007	Reminds me of the Royle Family Christmas special where Barbara asks who likes turkey. All say they dislike it so she announces they won't have turkey next year. This results in howls of protest, "But it wouldn't be Christmas without a turkey!" That hit the nail on the head!

24-12-2013, 11:02	#12
ImperfectPearls Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 1,711	I don't like it very much but my dad loves it meaning we have it all the time throughout the year (to my annoyance). However even though I'm not keen I still feel like you just have to have it at Christmas simply because it's tradition.

24-12-2013, 11:04	#13
swingaleg Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 76,847	Not that keen on it really........I'd rather have chicken !

24-12-2013, 13:23	#14
Rab64 Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Scotland Posts: 818	Love it, do not like chicken at all

24-12-2013, 13:34	#15
Darcy_ Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 1,859	Quote: Originally Posted by frankie_baby You just chuck it into the oven and roast into oblivion then of course it'll be bland and dry, make the effort (there's loads of techniques and recipes online) and its beautiful We've tried cooking it every which way, and never over cook due to the use of a meat thermometer and it still isn't very nice meat.

24-12-2013, 15:13	#16
Lardness Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: South Windward Isles Posts: 676	I cooked a massive meatfeast on Sunday......pork, chicken, beef etc.... there were 2 turkey crowns..... one done by wife's head chef in her restaurant.... mine using the following: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/a...ipe/index.html the difference was astounding..... I've never had such moist turkey...Brown rarely sets a foot wrong

24-12-2013, 15:27	#17
NoseyLouie Forum Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Glasgow - Land of everypoo Posts: 5,378	I love roast turkey. I seem to be lucky as it turns out moist. I cook it upside down for half the time lightly covered with foil, then cover it in butter, prick the legs and put it the right way up, then remove the foil for the last 45mins,or till golden skin. exact times may vary, always make sure the juices are clear. I may put an onion and fresh thyme up its bum this year, hehe.

24-12-2013, 15:42	#18
Orangemaid Forum Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sat at computer with heatin on Posts: 45,573	i like it there are ways to cook it to not dry it up..

24-12-2013, 17:14	#19
Yeah_Jackie Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Jackie's World Posts: 15,321	I prefer a decent chicken.

24-12-2013, 17:46	#20
purplecatz Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 2,244	we love turkey, have got a turkey roulade this year, a boned and stuffed breast

24-12-2013, 18:10	#21
mrsgrumpy49 Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 6,378	I've never cooked a turkey and don't intend to. What turkey I've had has been drier than chicken and certainly not any more flavoursome. But turkeys tend to be bigger than chickens and therefore are perhaps more in demand for bigger gatherings. I think this is how turkey got it's 'Christmas appeal'. Plus we don't appreciate the thing that is in our supermarkets every day.

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24-12-2013, 23:32	#22
CBFreak Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 22,069	I like Turkey. It can be a bit dry so I don't eat it often though.

25-12-2013, 00:57	#23
barbeler Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 11,705	The trouble is these days is that you could have a 'Christmas' dinner every day of the week and it would be no more expensive. The time has gone.

25-12-2013, 09:56	#24
Hotgossip Inactive Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 16,816	Turkey is delicious if cooked properly. It is also a very healthy meal so it's good for you. It needs to be cooked Thoroughly and well rested. It also needs to be seasoned and basted well. It's also a lot to do with what accompanies it. Homemade stuffing, homemade bread sauce, loads of veg, homemade gravy etc. there is nothing worse than a dry, bland turkey with sauces made from packets. Yuk

25-12-2013, 10:53	#25
bornfree Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 13,434	I used be a pure vegetarian and used to do a nut roast, but due to health reason had to become a pescatrian so I have whole filleted salmon. Infact it was on the news (radio 5 the otherday) that Salmon has overtaken Turkey as peoples choice for Christmas dinner. I have all the trimmings but suitable for vegetarians.