AIBU to serve DD left over turkey for every meal till it's all gone?

[LordPeterWimsey]

I did it Nigella's way (brined, and then roasted for a comparatively short time) so at least it's not a ridiculously sawdusty and dry turkey, but it's still a flipping turkey and I've just lost the will to live while stripping the carcase. In fact I've given up half way and come to post on here instead.

DD was the one who wanted turkey: DH and I wanted goose, and MIL would have gone for duck. I know I am BVU, but I want to serve up this wretched bird for every single meal until DD begs never to see another turkey again! (Of course this may backfire on me: if the turkey onslaught doesn't put her off, she may be disgusted at the lack of leftovers from duck or goose next year.)

If I am BU, what do I do with all this sodding turkey?

[pipsqueak25]

how old is dd ? next year buy a smaller one ?

[RubyWinterstorm]

My Dc never get a say

[LordPeterWimsey]

It was a really small one but still seems to have ridiculous, unfeasible amounts of meat on it! DD is 6 and was desperate to try turkey as we've never had it.

[LonnyVonnyWilsonFrickett]

Freeze the leftovers in manageable portions. then throw them out one by one so you can spread them out and not get bored.

[gamerchick]

Strip it, big handful into freezer bags and put in the freezer. It comes in handy if you want to knock something quick up.

[VeryBitchyRestingFace]

Why did you let your daughter have the casting vote?

[LordPeterWimsey]

Lonny .

[QueenMortificado]

Well what would you've done with the leftovers of a goose or duck?

Do whatever you'd do with it the same

[LordPeterWimsey]

A goose or duck only has enough meat on it for one more meal... I don't normally have a problem with leftovers, but am daunted by the scale of this!

[coralpig]

She's six. Yabu for letting her dictate

[LordPeterWimsey]

Hec, the mere thought gives me palpitations! We also have a rather large ham, but there are more uses for ham than there are for turkey, so that troubles me considerably less.

[pklme]

Mmm.
Turkey and ham pie. Turkey sandwiches.
Turkey in the freezer.

Turkey curry if you are desperate.

Mine love it in all its different incarnations, I've never had a complaint. But we only have it once a year.

[LordPeterWimsey]

Should have put "lighthearted" in the thread title, clearly...

[LordPeterWimsey]

Sorry, pklme, cross-posted! Turkey and ham pie is indeed the plan for tomorrow's lunch.

[StrawbRhi]

I fell into this trap. We had pork because my 6 year old demanded it. We wanted beef. But it's her birthday today and letting her choose the meat is a small consolation prize for having such a shit birthday (not that it was my choice!).

But did she eat any?

Did she fuck.

[PinkSwimGoggles]

there is never leftovers from goose or duck. much smaller birds --and much tastier and less dry.

[LordPeterWimsey]

StrawbRhi, I feel your pain! At least my DD ate a sizeable portion of the turkey.

[AlwaysTeaTime]

We do a turkey curry and a turkey, ham and leek pie (Jamie recipe) so it's not just cold turkey for a week afterwards! Turkey soup is also nice- plenty to do with leftovers, much more than with a goose in my opinion, so don't be too phased by it and just treat it as you would chicken!!

[AlwaysTeaTime]

Sorry just realised someone else posted similar as I was typing

[LordPeterWimsey]

Hec . It might knock you out - seriously, I have a plate piled high and I haven't finished stripping the damn thing yet.

[SpaceDinosaur]

Turkey leftovers are awesome.

YY to freezing it in ziplocs
It will keep for a long time. It's ok!

Pies, curries, stir fries, sandwiches, omelettes/frittatas, soups, sandwiches, fajitas, enchiladas, risotto....
Chutneys, salsas, seasonings, spices, additional meats... these are your friends!!!

Or host a party

[TheSlaughterOfHerodificado]

Goose and duck are 98% fat. Unless you get a monster one you need one each and there are no leftovers. However you have to take a pint of grease out of the pan at least three times during the cooking process.

They are to opposite of "dry, tasteless" meat.