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Re: I had an Epiphany
« Reply #30 on: December 30, 2021, 05:36:18 AM »

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Re: I had an Epiphany
« Reply #31 on: January 03, 2022, 02:26:30 AM »

Thanks for the link Chris. I tried an experiment over the weekend. I made Yorkshire pudding popovers ahead of time for a Christmas celebration at my sister's house. I did not freeze them. I reheated them uncovered in her oven. It seemed to work OK. They got a bit crispy, but it didn't make a big difference overall. I am thinking I can make them on Wednesday and be good for Thursday.

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Re: I had an Epiphany
« Reply #32 on: January 03, 2022, 04:14:13 AM »

They look excellent! :)
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Re: I had an Epiphany
« Reply #33 on: January 03, 2022, 05:32:55 PM »

They really do look very good you have to puff part down perfect!

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« Reply #34 on: January 05, 2022, 01:25:43 PM »

Let the fun and games begin. The party is tomorrow, here is the game plan as it stands as of 1 p.m. on Epiphany Eve. I am sure there will be plenty of changes on the fly!

I decided to go with turkey breasts instead of a whole turkey. I like the dark meat, but when all is said and done the breasts are a lot easier to deal with. Besides, if you put enough gravy on it, it is hard to tell the difference! The turkey is currently in a brine, and I will smoke it later tonight. The plan is to reheat it on a rack in steam table pan with broth on the bottom, to keep it moist.

This morning I grilled the salmon for the terrine and hopefully have that good to assemble later this evening while the turkey is cooking.

Getting ready to make the butternut squash soup. While that is simmering, I will bake the popovers.

Yorkshire pudding batter is good to go. On New Years I did a prime rib and saved the fat that I trimmed off before smoking it. Made tallow out of the fat and will use that for the popovers.

I will assemble the Pigs in a Blanket today and bake them off tomorrow afternoon.

I plan on putting the beef on in the morning. Hope to have it done around 1 p.m. and will place it in a Cambro/cooler until it is time to slice it.

We are doing the party at the veteran’s facility where I did the Italian beef for the Army/Navy game. We spent a few hours yesterday getting things set up there and it is starting to come together!

Given the weather forecast, we will be doing our wassailing inside instead of around the fire.

Figgy pudding is done! My wife baked it yesterday. If nothing else turns out, at least we will have that!!
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Re: I had an Epiphany
« Reply #35 on: January 05, 2022, 02:49:24 PM »

Sounds like all is going like a military operation JD!  Good job!!
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Re: I had an Epiphany
« Reply #36 on: January 05, 2022, 02:50:11 PM »

Going to be a lot of lucky and well fed folks!
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Re: I had an Epiphany
« Reply #37 on: January 06, 2022, 08:37:23 AM »

Why is it that when you think you have things nicely timed out, it takes literally twice as long to accomplish? Peeling butternut squash with a potato peeler looked so easy on YouTube. I had chunks flying all over. Cutting the carrots and parsnips was also a chore. With weather in the teens it took longer than expected to smoke the turkey. However, I think things should be back on track today.

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Re: I had an Epiphany
« Reply #38 on: January 06, 2022, 04:54:19 PM »

Calm before the storm!

Here is a great party hosting tip: When you pour the hot chocolate into the cambro make sure the spigot is closed!
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Pengins are not really a British tradition but they are fun.
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Wassailing inside on the big screen!
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Re: I had an Epiphany
« Reply #39 on: January 07, 2022, 06:02:42 AM »

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The squash soup was a big hit. It surprised me that it was about the same consistency as split pea soup.
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Re: I had an Epiphany
« Reply #40 on: January 07, 2022, 06:50:42 AM »

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Re: I had an Epiphany
« Reply #41 on: January 07, 2022, 08:35:09 AM »

Wow, everything looks sooo delicious!!!  And your table settings and decorations are lovely.  Folks must have felt pretty special!!  And Mom has to be smiling to see her pudding molds not only used, but also an actual flaming pudding!!!  Well done JD :clap:
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Re: I had an Epiphany
« Reply #42 on: January 07, 2022, 09:34:56 AM »


 Absolutely spectacular.  That's a lot of work!
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