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Following breakfast comprising Al Fair’s (slightly cheesy tasting) croissants and coffee, we prepared the pit for the turkey. An hour later, when the fire and coals had died down, we placed the turkey in the pit and covered it with sand with a small marker so that we could locate Christmas dinner.
A few hours later, Al butterflied the duck which had been marinating in fragrant olive oil, lemon, onion and rosemary. This was placed on an extension of the main fire, followed by the pigs in blankets. The stuffing sat over the fire on a separate grill. The par-cooked vegetables caramelised nicely on the Weber while the sprouts, bread sau
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Around 3pm, we uncovered the turkey which was perfectly succulent and juicy. Slight panic ensued as we tried to bring all of the dishes together at the same time. Finally, we sat around the table for the traditional photograph before tucking in to what has become our most memorable family meal.
*Now 28 and 26 remember
1 comment:
It all sounds wonderful and you'll never forget it....lots of love and christmas wishes to you all from Ian and Jan xx
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