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pendy · 19-11-2004, 12:07

If you don't get it into the oven on Christmas Eve (well, things can get a bit out of hand ....) cook it on Gas mark 7, 15 minutes per pound, plus 15 minutes over. When the cooking time is finished, stick a skewer (or a thin knife) into the bird at the bottom (thick part) of the leg. If the juices run clear, it's cooked. If they are red, give it a bit longer. The onion is a good idea, though - try cooking a chicken before Christmas to get in practice, and stick a lemon up its bum - tastes lovely!

Pity me, I have to cook a goose!

19-11-2004, 12:07	#11
pendy Resting in peace Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: London/Oswaldtwistle Posts: 1,123 Liked: 0 times Rep Power: 910	Re: xmas dinner help! If you don't get it into the oven on Christmas Eve (well, things can get a bit out of hand ....) cook it on Gas mark 7, 15 minutes per pound, plus 15 minutes over. When the cooking time is finished, stick a skewer (or a thin knife) into the bird at the bottom (thick part) of the leg. If the juices run clear, it's cooked. If they are red, give it a bit longer. The onion is a good idea, though - try cooking a chicken before Christmas to get in practice, and stick a lemon up its bum - tastes lovely! Pity me, I have to cook a goose!