Turkey is kind of traditional here in the UK (as we don't get the Turkey overdose that is Thanksgiving). A couple of my friends are talking about goose, however.
I live on my own, and Christmas for me usually ends up as one of the following.
- On rare occasions I have been on my own (and actually loved it!); so then I need a modest amount of Christmas fare, but not so much as it will go to waste.
- Sometime I will be visiting friends for Christmas, but I will still be home for at least some of the holiday, and still need my Turkey fix.
- Sometimes, I may have one or two guests here for dinner
A company I use a lot for vegetable and meat boxes - really good quality, delivered to the door - do pre-stuffed turkey breast and turkey leg joints. These aren't mass-produced, it is organic produce, hand prepared.
Both joints feed up to 3 people, although I have stretched to 4 before, with lots of additional trimmings, like pigs in blankets.
This year I have at least one confirmed guest, and possibly more - an invite has gone out to several single friends "don't be alone unless you want to".
So I have ordered both a leg and a breast joint. If there ends up to be just two of us, I will cook the leg, and save the breast for after Christmas. If more take up the invite, I'll cook both.
I'll also have my eye open in the supermarkets for a discounted Turkey Crown. For several years I managed to score a bargain on Christmas Eve, but these days the stores aren't closed for long enough for it to be a big issue. But if I get one, that will be going on the smoker on Boxing Day.
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