A dynamic duo of food experts are serving up some last minute Christmas cooking tips
One Michelin star chef is dishing out the dirt on the biggest blunder folks make when prepping their Christmas feast.
Paul Richardson, a kitchen whizz at Wren Kitchens, has joined forces with Paul Leonnard, a top-notch chef from the Michelin-starred Forest Side. They're spilling the beans on savvy kitchen storage and how to dodge those festive cooking clangers.
And the biggie? Not giving your turkey enough time to defrost before it hits the oven. This slip-up can not only push back your dinner time but also leave you with a bird so dry, not even a boatload of gravy can rescue it.
The dynamic duo said: "Cooking a Christmas turkey can feel like a daunting task and typical mistakes include choosing the wrong size, failing to thaw it fully, and not letting it rest after cooking, leading to dry or unevenly cooked meat."
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"Not monitoring the internal temperature correctly or failing to account for carryover cooking can leave you with a turkey that isn't as tender or flavourful as you'd like," reports the Mirror.
To sidestep this festive faux pas, Paul recommends snagging your turkey from a trusted source and getting the lowdown on the perfect size for your party. He advised: "Brining your turkey a day before cooking and allowing it to rest after roasting are key steps."
So if your turkey's still in the deep freeze, this is your reminder to whip it out now.
The duo also suggests getting as much prep done today (Christmas Eve) as possible, so you can chill out come Christmas Day.
They warned: "A cluttered kitchen, especially in a small space, can make Christmas cooking much more challenging, causing delays and forgotten steps."
Chef Paul added: "If you are disorganised then the meal tends to end up chaotic, this really affects timings which can lead to overcooking and poor seasoning."
To combat the chaos, Paul Richardson recommends a good clear-out and stashing away seldom-used items. He advised: "Ensure everything has a designated spot to maintain order."
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