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Thinking of doing a BBQ for Xmas lunch. Is this madness?

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Sparkletastic · 07/11/2013 12:36

We don't live in Australia but we think a BBQ lunch would be a larf. Are we crazed? If not - what should we cook?

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Bowlersarm · 07/11/2013 12:37

Crazed.

Turkey?!

MillyONaire · 07/11/2013 12:37

We use our bbq (gas) all year around - salads and steak are my favourite dinner. If I didn't have traditional i-l's coming I would have a bbq on christmas day. Go for it!

scurryfunge · 07/11/2013 12:39

Deep fry a turkey outside?

123Jump · 07/11/2013 12:40

Can I come?! Sounds great.
If you google BBC/FOOD they will have loads of BBQ ideas under 'Occasions'.
Also , ask your local independent butcher? He will be able to give lots of advice.

BBC, I just love a really good quality, home made BBQ burger....

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Sparkletastic · 07/11/2013 12:43

Not massive turkey fans - although maybe a nice smoky flavour would change our minds Wink

Haven't got a deep fryer.

Just thinking it would stop that revved up roast dinner sameness and generally be more fun. Can see that the DDs would get into it. My family would be bemused but ultimately probably enjoy.

I dunno. Maybe it's back to the roast ducks and standard fare plan....

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littleomar · 07/11/2013 12:44

Dh bbqd a turkey last year - we are in uk. Did everything else inside. Worked out really well and more oven space/less cleaning inside. Doing it again this year.

I should add dh pretty serious about BBQ. He brined it and did it whole in charcoal grill. Going to skip brining next time apparently.

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Sparkletastic · 07/11/2013 12:44

Thanks 123 - will Google. God yes - tasty homemade burgers would be brilliantly simple but gorgeous.

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Sparkletastic · 07/11/2013 12:46

So he didn't have to bone it first littleomar? Does it take ages?

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littleomar · 07/11/2013 12:46

Oh and to go with we did that thanksgiving sweet potato and marshmallows thing that sounds yuck. It's really nice!

Passthesaltdear · 07/11/2013 12:48

My family think having beef instead of turkey is crazy behaviour Grin

littleomar · 07/11/2013 12:49

No boning. It took a long time yes - I THINK he started the fire before we went to bed then set an alarm for early to put it in. Would have to check. There are loads of American blogs with how-to instructions. Some of them are revolting though eg kool-aid marinade

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Sparkletastic · 07/11/2013 12:50

DH's family are the same Passthesaltdear. That's why I do my damnedest not to have them for Christmas any more. We save that 'pleasure' for Boxing Day Grin

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littleomar · 07/11/2013 12:51

Off the top of my head 14 hours? In first thing, ate at 4, that sounds about right

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Sparkletastic · 07/11/2013 12:51

Hmm can't see my DH dedicating himself to the cause that much.

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littleomar · 07/11/2013 12:54

No it doesn't. I don't know. Have fun researching!

Maryz · 07/11/2013 12:59

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HotelTangoFoxtrotUniform · 07/11/2013 12:59

We did a barbeque for a family Christmas get together a few years back which was a great success. We made kebabs of turkey and pigs in blankets and served them in pittas with bread sauce, thick gravy and stuffing. It was really easy and there was barely any washing up, which was a massive bonus!

Mintyy · 07/11/2013 13:02

I would hate that if I were a guest, sorry.

Christmas comes but once a year and all that.

SwedishEdith · 07/11/2013 13:10

Depend who's coming, I suppose. I wouldn't see it as a laugh at all, I'd be disappointed. But then I don't really see teh great appeal of bbqs so probably not the best to comment

IShallWearMidnight · 07/11/2013 13:21

my parents do a BBQ on New Years Day (in the north of Scotland Shock) which is surprisingly good fun - wrap up in multiple layers and drink loads of wine and sit around the chiminea (sp?). They have a covered outdoor area though, so it's not standing out in the snow.

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Sparkletastic · 07/11/2013 13:26

We wouldn't be eating outside I hasten to add. We're in the SE. Xmas day might be wet but generally speaking not too bad. DH would be outside (he's keen on the plan) and we have a big gazebo if needs be. We never have a completely trad Xmas lunch and neither did my folks. Nobody loves turkey and various other family members hate sprouts / bread sauce / Xmas pud etc. The ILs do and would see it as blasphemous to deviate.

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Sparkletastic · 07/11/2013 13:28

Maybe a KFC family bucket then Wink

We had Xmas in the sun last year and did a fab BBQ. Maybe I'm just trying to recreate some of that fun!

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Greensleeves · 07/11/2013 13:34

Burgers for Christmas dinner? I'd cry Shock

but it's your Christmas and your dinner, so have what you fancy!

HopeForTheBest · 07/11/2013 15:02

I think this is a fabulous idea!

In fact, I am now vaguely considering doing it too. Some sort of meat that takes a long time (so doesn't involve one person standing outside constantly). DH also takes bbqing v. seriously, we did the whole chicken thing last summer which went down very well. I'm thinking maybe a rack of ribs might be nice. Then lots of veg and salads done inside.

We are not v. bothered about traditional Christmas food - we've had gulash, curry and fajitas over the years :o

girlywhirly · 07/11/2013 15:17

Do chicken breasts and drumsticks, and pigs in blankets using larger sausages. It sounds fab!

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