I have a lovely frozen turkey that I refrigerator-thawed over the last few days. Our sons have gone to their in-laws' homes since we lived in Florida, so they set new traditions. I'll likely roast a turkey breast for us, rather than do a whole bird.
Sooooo, today I'm pressure canning a thirteen pound turkey. I plan to can some of it for soups and stews, more for pot pies, and the rest in spring water to use in other ways later. Once I've cut all the meat off the bone, I'll take my saved vegetable trimmings, spring water, and the carcass to make a lovely bone broth.
Work went well yesterday (thank you compression stockings!), and I'm up and at 'em today, raring to go. I'll be back tomorrow with photographs of my efforts. I plan to "make hay while the sun shines", and the sun is shining brightly today. See you tomorrow!
I think we're just going to get a turkey breast to have for Christmas too because it will just be the two of us. However if turkeys come on for a good sale between now and then we'll buy one and cook and freeze it in meal-sized packages. We like turkey all year so it certainly won't be a hardship to eat it.
ReplyDeleteGlad your work shift went okay.
Hi MA:
DeleteI was just talking with Handsome about that today, too. I'll check prices, and may get another bird to process right away this time. More meat and broth for the pantry! I like the way you're thinking though. It's nice to take a meal out of the freezer and bake it. Real convenience, and you know what's in it. I'm a fan of turkey leftovers, for sure, so again, you and I are on the same page! Work was great. A little tired, but no pain. I'm glad that's behind me now, so I don't have to be afraid or concerned about working my shifts. (sigh of relief)
xoxo
Donna
I'm so happy your work went well.
ReplyDeleteThere is a lot to be said for the compression stockings, if I don't wear them I sure can tell
by the end of the day.
Your agenda looks pretty full again today.
Shirley
Hi Shirley:
DeleteThanks, hon. Those stockings were a godsend. I think I need to get another pair or two. They made everything a lot more comfortable, for sure. It was a good day today, too. Happy. Happy.
xoxo
Donna
I also just do a breast for us now.
ReplyDeleteSometimes in the crockpot!
Marilyn