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Any tips for cooking a traditional Christmas dinner in the caravan?  Four of us are spending Christmas in our 'vans for the first time and we'd like to know what's the best type of turkey to cook in a caravan oven?  Obviously the usual 14lb bird just isn't going to fit, but should we go for a small turkey crown, escalopes or what?  All info gratefully received.  (If it all goes pear-shaped we have plan X: turkey burgers on the BBQ with sprout kebabs!)

Thanks!

I have no idea about the turkey,but how wonderful it is going to be it sounds good fun.Have a great xmas.

x

Thanks for the suggestions folks, it looks as if we'll be going cold turkey (only joking - the next post is for wine to go with the meal!)  Whatever you're doing for the festive season, have a good one.

(Motley: love the outfit!)

If the weather allows barbecueing then why not make some Christmas Kebabs - pieces of turkey, sausages rolled in bacon, stuffing balls with sausage meat, and some small onions or shallots.  These would be lovely, non-traditional, and make an excellent caravan Christmas dinner without the hassle of cooking a whole turkey.  You could leave them to the chaps to cook, and russle up all the roast potatoes, vegetables and sauces without having to worry about the turkey.

Once everything was on your plate you wouldn't even know!  Oh, and it would save the amount of worktop room, or table top, that a whole turkey would take up!

Quote: Originally posted by uggi on 19/11/2009

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Sod the turkey,just give me a pie and a pint

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Quote: Originally posted by Surfer01 on 19/11/2009

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Why eat an overpriced turkey at Xmas?  We are having tiger prawns with either sirloin or fillet steak for a change which will be washed washed down with a nice bottle of wine.  Turkey is a dry horrible tasting meat unless you flavour it with all sorts of things.  Even chicken tastes better.

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We had full blown christmas dinner at Clumber park in the half term.

starters, main with pigs in blankets and turkey crown (cooked at home) and christmas pud. We even had a tree lights and presents. however we were with friends that we don't see at christmas.

we only ever eat Turkey at christmas we have steak all year round it a nice treat to eat turkey and completes the package.

Bessie

Deep Fried Turkey is great.  Here are some ideas.  Have fun

http://www.the-perfect-turkey.com/turkey-barbecue.html