Prepping the xmas veg the night before

GOGO2 · 24-12-2013, 13:56

Do you do this?
I'm pretty sure it's what my mum does but my husband reckons it's a bad idea...
I'm just talking about peeling and chopping, then leaving in pans of salted water. What's the worst that can happen??

Summer Breeze · 24-12-2013, 14:25

I have done that before now.
All was fine the next day.

jarryhack · 24-12-2013, 14:26

I do it every year, in fact I have just sat down after doing it this year. Saves loads of time on the big day.

Summer Breeze · 24-12-2013, 14:30

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Originally Posted by jarryhack

I do it every year, in fact I have just sat down after doing it this year. Saves loads of time on the big day.

When I used to entertain the family it was a must thing to do.
I would sit on the floor of the living room with my knife/peeler, chopping board and saucepans watching a good film with a glass of something nice to drink near by.
Happy days

jojo01 · 24-12-2013, 14:31

I've done the mashed swede and cauliflower in white sauce today. We'll do the sprouts, carrots and potatoes in the morning,

GOGO2 · 24-12-2013, 14:32

That's settled then! Thanks guys.

Summer Breeze · 24-12-2013, 14:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by GOGO2

That's settled then! Thanks guys.

Have fun

get some music on or the telly and let that entertain you.
Guys and Dolls is on the box

GOGO2 · 24-12-2013, 16:26

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Originally Posted by Summer Breeze

Have fun

get some music on or the telly and let that entertain you.
Guys and Dolls is on the box

Done! I'd forgotten how long it all takes when your cooking for more than 4. My wrist is killing me!!

I'd have hated doing that tomorrow when I should be opening presents and sipping bucks fizz. Time to relax!

Yeah_Jackie · 24-12-2013, 17:14

Not only do I prep the veg the day before, I made the mash last week and have just taken it out of the freezer. It will go in the oven tomorrow with dollops of butter.

degsyhufc · 24-12-2013, 18:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by GOGO2

Do you do this?
I'm pretty sure it's what my mum does but my husband reckons it's a bad idea...
I'm just talking about peeling and chopping, then leaving in pans of salted water. What's the worst that can happen??

My mam always used to do that with root veg.

Made it taste better as well.

Studmuffin · 24-12-2013, 19:18

If I'm doing a turkey crown then I always cook it the night before but I prep the veg on the day.

benjammin316 · 25-12-2013, 14:55

Why do you need to prep? Just open the bags from the freezer and in the oven they go, you lot do like making hard work for yourselves!

24-12-2013, 13:56	#1
GOGO2 Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 9,930	Prepping the xmas veg the night before Do you do this? I'm pretty sure it's what my mum does but my husband reckons it's a bad idea... I'm just talking about peeling and chopping, then leaving in pans of salted water. What's the worst that can happen??

24-12-2013, 14:25	#2
Summer Breeze Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 4,042	I have done that before now. All was fine the next day.

24-12-2013, 14:26	#3
jarryhack Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NE Posts: 4,698	I do it every year, in fact I have just sat down after doing it this year. Saves loads of time on the big day.

24-12-2013, 14:30	#4
Summer Breeze Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 4,042	Quote: Originally Posted by jarryhack I do it every year, in fact I have just sat down after doing it this year. Saves loads of time on the big day. When I used to entertain the family it was a must thing to do. I would sit on the floor of the living room with my knife/peeler, chopping board and saucepans watching a good film with a glass of something nice to drink near by. Happy days

24-12-2013, 14:31	#5
jojo01 Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 9,215	I've done the mashed swede and cauliflower in white sauce today. We'll do the sprouts, carrots and potatoes in the morning,

24-12-2013, 14:32	#6
GOGO2 Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 9,930	That's settled then! Thanks guys.

24-12-2013, 14:33	#7
Summer Breeze Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 4,042	Quote: Originally Posted by GOGO2 That's settled then! Thanks guys. Have fun get some music on or the telly and let that entertain you. Guys and Dolls is on the box

24-12-2013, 16:26	#8
GOGO2 Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 9,930	Quote: Originally Posted by Summer Breeze Have fun get some music on or the telly and let that entertain you. Guys and Dolls is on the box Done! I'd forgotten how long it all takes when your cooking for more than 4. My wrist is killing me!! I'd have hated doing that tomorrow when I should be opening presents and sipping bucks fizz. Time to relax!

24-12-2013, 17:14	#9
Yeah_Jackie Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Jackie's World Posts: 15,321	Not only do I prep the veg the day before, I made the mash last week and have just taken it out of the freezer. It will go in the oven tomorrow with dollops of butter.

24-12-2013, 18:20	#10
degsyhufc Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Up North Posts: 58,791	Quote: Originally Posted by GOGO2 Do you do this? I'm pretty sure it's what my mum does but my husband reckons it's a bad idea... I'm just talking about peeling and chopping, then leaving in pans of salted water. What's the worst that can happen?? My mam always used to do that with root veg. Made it taste better as well.

24-12-2013, 19:18	#11
Studmuffin Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 4,251	If I'm doing a turkey crown then I always cook it the night before but I prep the veg on the day.

25-12-2013, 14:55	#12
benjammin316 Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: The Basement Posts: 254	Why do you need to prep? Just open the bags from the freezer and in the oven they go, you lot do like making hard work for yourselves!

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