How Chefs Cook the Perfect Christmas Dinner (Step-by-Step Guide)

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  • @daneekaplan4284
    @daneekaplan4284 14 годин тому +11

    I started butchering my turkey about 4 years ago and it's a game changer. Cooks in less than 2 hourss and it's delicious. I do a dry brine.

    • @coyhutt8022
      @coyhutt8022 13 годин тому +15

      Have you finished it yet?

    • @theven5633
      @theven5633 6 годин тому

      Yeah dry brine is the hack, you can just make an herb salt, salt the night before dab dry in the morning and let it dry more, super juicy, super crispy.

    • @dancharleton
      @dancharleton 4 години тому

      @@theven5633 If you know, you know!

  • @bravo2966
    @bravo2966 13 годин тому +15

    34:51 Best ratio I've found for Yorkshire Puddings is 2,3,4 200g flour 300ml milk, 4 eggs.
    Mix it well with a whisk, never a blade. Store in the fridge, overnight if possible. Only season just before pouring.
    Very hot fat,, very cold batter is the perfect combination. Never open your oven while they're cooking.
    They'll come out perfect every time.

  • @Venser420
    @Venser420 12 годин тому +9

    Id love to see a video of beef bourguignon by you guys! Such a winter comfort food.

  • @marklondon9004
    @marklondon9004 14 годин тому +3

    Totally agree with you about turkey. I never had a good one as a kid. Best bits was pigs in blankets and stuffing.

  • @daltoncunningham2762
    @daltoncunningham2762 10 годин тому +11

    You guys are awesome - literally a breath of fresh air in the UA-cam cooking world. Great job chefs, the one liners are brilliant, “let’s get crackin on the carrots” “slodgy, slushy mess”

  • @benjamincjholmes
    @benjamincjholmes 11 годин тому +12

    Christmas dinner at Fallow sounds like heaven

  • @icecreamrollscraze
    @icecreamrollscraze 15 годин тому +6

    This is such a great guide for Christmas dinner! The tips for making everything from roast potatoes to Yorkshire puddings are super helpful-can't wait to try them out. Thanks for sharing all these chef secrets!

  • @filmcrew3531
    @filmcrew3531 10 годин тому +5

    I do my brussels sprouts similar and I get them toasty and golden, but then add ground up ginger snaps and parmesan! Try that also!

  • @boater_rob
    @boater_rob 12 годин тому +4

    Proper cooking. 'Gary Eats' enjoyed his Christmas lunch at your restaurant. He gave it 10/10

  • @triplow1
    @triplow1 12 годин тому

    I prepped and cooked my turkey exactly like this last year. Best turkey ive had by a mile. The legs were unreal done like that!

  • @callofpoopy4
    @callofpoopy4 13 годин тому +1

    There isn't another channel like this on UA-cam. Legends.

  • @EvilRedPandaaTV
    @EvilRedPandaaTV 9 годин тому

    been compiling recipes from you guys for a christmas dinner, couldn’t have come at a better time. love how much you share with people

  • @ejstavers587
    @ejstavers587 11 годин тому +2

    christmas drinking game - take a shot everytime he says "crag" when making roasties

  • @sebcreed9835
    @sebcreed9835 11 годин тому +6

    I consider myself a pretty good cook, to the point of not ordering dishes in a restaurant that I make at home.
    All these extra little steps that these guys do to take a dish from 85% to the 100 percentile really differenciate the "good" from the pros. Taking the art of food to the highest level.
    Fascinating to watch the methodology. The prices they charge don't break the bank and are more than justified.
    If I ever go to the UK I would absolutely have to stop by for a meal. Bravo! 👏

  • @alext8060
    @alext8060 14 годин тому +2

    Ive always loved Brussel sprouts since I was a kid (and hated all the classic kid veggies like peas corn and carrots) and Im definitely trying that recipe. I hate that almost all restaurants just add bacon to them. Adding the outer leaves later on is brilliant, great way to reduce food waste.

  • @craigdawson5233
    @craigdawson5233 11 годин тому +7

    I'm 100% making those roast potatoes this year. They look ridiculously good.

  • @TheRoflbbq
    @TheRoflbbq 15 годин тому +2

    Looks amazing! I'll definitely be attempting this, thanks for the vid.

  • @ManeIndian
    @ManeIndian 7 годин тому

    Thank you, chef. I was conflicted about what to do this holiday for dinner. Im taking this whole lineup. Bang on.

  • @andrewmacpherson301
    @andrewmacpherson301 4 години тому

    These videos are fantastic, thanks so much! Looking forward to another year of them

  • @NotDavidCameron1
    @NotDavidCameron1 8 годин тому

    Insanely good. Best cooking channel on UA-cam

  • @tumbsor
    @tumbsor 12 годин тому

    Those roasted potatoes look insane! And what a great trick to pour some hot oil on top of them before they go to the oven, will 100% use this in the future thx!

  • @stuarthawkes1382
    @stuarthawkes1382 10 годин тому

    I'm doing your porchetta recipe this year, first change from turkey in 25 years. Not doing a dry run first either I'm that confident in you chaps.

  • @HardTimesUK
    @HardTimesUK 10 годин тому

    Yes lads. Another banging video and I’d eat that any Christmas. Love this channel!

  • @andreicfm
    @andreicfm 14 годин тому +2

    Love the on and off Santa hat

  • @paulvenn4447
    @paulvenn4447 6 годин тому

    Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you Jack and Will! Hope 2025 continues to bring you both all the success you deserve.
    Cheers from Straya

  • @SunnyDelight97
    @SunnyDelight97 14 годин тому +1

    Oh man amazing cooking tips and recipes!!! Thanks a lot!

  • @NGUmrra1n
    @NGUmrra1n 12 годин тому +1

    Booked for start of January. Can't wait!

  • @timstevenson7454
    @timstevenson7454 11 годин тому +3

    "Americans got something right... like and subscribe" haha nice

  • @cawstongreenway
    @cawstongreenway 12 годин тому +1

    Amazing!! It all looked so good.

  • @alexb3998
    @alexb3998 10 годин тому

    It is cup final day for all of us roast dinner cookers, thanks for this, will take some of these tips on

  • @timtwotone3561
    @timtwotone3561 Годину тому

    Merry Christmas to you all! Love your channel. Very jealous of Gary! Jingle bells from Oz!👍🙏🦘

  • @AshLovesToSkate
    @AshLovesToSkate 15 годин тому +3

    Thanks Chef !

  • @matthewricketts5330
    @matthewricketts5330 14 годин тому +2

    Very interesting video and it made me hungry too

  • @bluewordsme2
    @bluewordsme2 13 годин тому +5

    i love love your restaurant so much...been there 3 times (i live in toronto, canada) and sent my son and fiance there last year for their birthday......btw, Gary from @garyeats just did a brillliant review of your sunday roast....here is a vid...he is shy and humble guy, and like you, just loves down to earth good cooking...excited to return in januaray when my wife and i return....HAPPY CHRISTMAS AND HOLIDAYS FALLOW...all the best from toronto, bob

  • @MrElliottDuran
    @MrElliottDuran 12 годин тому +1

    What kind of chopping board is being used in the sprouts & stuffing section? Is it just a regular plastic board thats been well used or something different?

  • @Sharp.Penguin00
    @Sharp.Penguin00 15 годин тому +2

    Thank you for the video! Could you possibly do a video on how to make brown chicken stock please? That would help me out a lot. Thank you!!

  • @padders1068
    @padders1068 8 годин тому

    Yes Chefs! Brilliant looking delicious food, with some great tips! 🙂😋❤

  • @stop_spying_on_me
    @stop_spying_on_me 7 годин тому

    no no 😂 wedding ring,
    grateful for efforts recipe thanks

  • @phitsf5475
    @phitsf5475 8 годин тому +1

    Delicious. There is a lot of effort shown in the turkey butchering and I appreciate that. Lots of great tips there that I'm excited to try for myself. The turkey bacon rolls look great.
    I would be wanting to incorporate at least some of the bacon fat into either the gravy or for roasting the vegetables in. There is a distinct lack of ham in this video. Is it possible to cook a very, very, frozen large lump of gammon well? I have a good chunky piece in the freezer right now but I'm at a loss for how to not f- it up. It had a good layer of fat but I'm not sure it's possible to salvage properly after a defrosting.

  • @ReRiderChi
    @ReRiderChi 12 годин тому +1

    Great content

  • @Faethon888
    @Faethon888 14 годин тому +1

    re parsnips - you can just bake them if cooking at home, they turn out great too

  • @DiLLZGFX
    @DiLLZGFX 7 годин тому

    How do you keep all the food warm whilst serving? What order do you cook it ?

  • @brankojovanoski9600
    @brankojovanoski9600 16 годин тому +4

    Let’s Go!!!

  • @jopro2000
    @jopro2000 11 годин тому +1

    Amazing thank you! 🙏

  • @martinelliott9961
    @martinelliott9961 Годину тому

    Sprouts with saratcha! Interesting! Trying that!

  • @liamfinch4129
    @liamfinch4129 15 годин тому +1

    Love to eat at this restaurant, but no way can I afford to. Love the channel!

  • @nattiex3735
    @nattiex3735 Годину тому

    Just had a mad idea. Parsnip Rosti stuffed with a mixture of confit garlic, mustard and a little honey. Definitely more attention grabbing than deep fried parsnips, but of course I would happily devour any deep fried parsnips I got my hands on.

  • @phillipmillington5190
    @phillipmillington5190 10 годин тому

    I heard about a method chefs do when they are serving christmas dinners for large seatings with high turnaround, where they cook the turkeys the day before and slice them. Then on the day they reheat the slices in a deep tray with butter and turkey stock, cover in foil and 180c for 30 mins... what are your thoughts on this and what impact would it have on the meat?

  • @beanman8573
    @beanman8573 10 годин тому

    jesus fellas these videos are great

  • @THEDAVMAN100
    @THEDAVMAN100 9 годин тому

    Would always have thought to ditch the potato water aswell,cheers chef 👌

  • @richardh50
    @richardh50 13 годин тому

    Can you cook boil the roast spuds up front & keep in fridge until you roast them ?

    • @aboukirman3508
      @aboukirman3508 12 годин тому

      Yes, they make the best roasties!!!😋

  • @efc1690
    @efc1690 13 годин тому

    Re soaking spuds overnight - can they be left out or do they need to be put in the fridge and / or covered?? Thanks!!! Got family around for Christmas and your vids are helping to put everything together 🙏🏽

  • @DeSousm
    @DeSousm 13 годин тому +1

    Just out of interest, what kind of oil do you use to do the majority of your cooking?

    • @bigchieffff
      @bigchieffff 11 годин тому

      Not them, but for me it depends what kind of meal are you making and what are your preferences. For example, I´m from Spain and for most of my meals I use olive oil, but If I´m going to make a stir fry or an egg fried rice I´d chose some more neutral oil such as sunflower. You also have to consider the smoke point of the oil you´re using, for deep frying sunflower, canola etc are the best. Some people tend to demonize this or that oil or butter. I think is matter of preference culture and pragmatism (like you wouldn't deep fry with butter)

    • @danielhendry8376
      @danielhendry8376 11 годин тому

      Olive oil is not great for roasts you want goose/duck/beef fat

  • @DrZZZee
    @DrZZZee 4 години тому

    8:12 what's wrong with simply using a strainer or smth to distribute the fat more evenly?

  • @Knightsaysnee
    @Knightsaysnee 9 годин тому +1

    Loved everything other than than the Yorkies, proper yorkies have more of a doughy bottom…

  • @asepsisaficionado7376
    @asepsisaficionado7376 12 годин тому +2

    The narrating chefs talking with their mouths full after finishing each dish, I wonder why that is 😂

  • @lexm5871
    @lexm5871 7 годин тому

    I would be interested in what kind of pan that is that you put in the oven then on your hotplate for the gravy. Also, y'all could make a killing with affiliate links for products you use in your cooking.

  • @The_table_242
    @The_table_242 7 годин тому

    I’ve never heard the word “crag” as many times in one video. But bravo

  • @colinbrown7947
    @colinbrown7947 12 годин тому

    Wow! Stuffing is totally different in the UK

  • @xaap8408
    @xaap8408 14 годин тому +3

    any fallow video gets a upvote from me without even watching it because i know its gonna be good!

  • @shakir4969
    @shakir4969 10 годин тому +4

    "Too much rosemary can be almost medicinal" 11:36 . Buddy you friend just did that with the potatoes.

    • @richandglorious
      @richandglorious 8 годин тому +1

      no because you don't eat it directly, but flavour the oil!

  • @francesoxberry6816
    @francesoxberry6816 15 годин тому +1

    YES CHEF

  • @TheWabile
    @TheWabile 12 годин тому

    37:43 what are you doing step chef? 😂

  • @MrBridgeinn
    @MrBridgeinn 6 годин тому

    A little part of me died inside watching you bone the turkey legs out with that chefs knife.

  • @thesuit4820
    @thesuit4820 21 хвилина тому

    Could you guys do a video talking through the sequencing and timing of everything together... Not the recipe or technique for the dishes, but how to plan cooking so it's all ready in time?

  • @jw11000
    @jw11000 13 годин тому +1

    casually introduces the light chicken stock which is actually the bollocks of the sauce.

  • @raideurng2508
    @raideurng2508 10 годин тому +1

    The secret as always, is butter.

  • @ch420newsteam
    @ch420newsteam 10 годин тому +1

    Roast potatoes look like they were made ages ago. Nothing fresh about that segment. :~P

  • @DarkPeak76
    @DarkPeak76 12 годин тому

    Enjoyed the 12 adverts it tried to make me watch.

  • @barrymartin3054
    @barrymartin3054 11 годин тому +2

    Fancy myself a bit of a home chef especially a roast dinner but I’ve got to say I’ll definitely be using a few of your tips to up my game in future. You’ve made every other famous and less so chefs look a bit stupid regarding there xmas dinners in my humble… Already subscribed but thanks for your incredibly helpful ‘chefy’ content. I’ll be going with carrot and parsnip,Yorkshire and gravy tips in future. Thank you and hope you guys have a fantastic Christmas.

  • @Bradrackas
    @Bradrackas 13 годин тому +2

    Neither do carrots and parsnips!

  • @arcaneire
    @arcaneire 13 годин тому

    How on earth would you scale up the sprout recipe to 1000 plates with the amount of pan space and time they need :O

    • @nattiex3735
      @nattiex3735 11 годин тому

      Larger pans. Prep and char the sprouts ahead of service, cool and store in the fridge, and finish cooking (add butter/ cover and steam) when the orders come in. The sauces added at the end are pre-prepared, so time is saved there.

  • @xc3ptiona1
    @xc3ptiona1 Годину тому

    I skip levels of "Trial and error" difficulty when I watch your content.

  • @RichardHayhoe
    @RichardHayhoe Годину тому

    Magical video. But 3 roasties per person? Not when I'm at a Toby carvery it ain't lads...

  • @roshanp9840
    @roshanp9840 4 години тому

    Could you guys show an edible version of the superveg shown by Bryan Johnson? Maybe do a collab with him. It would be nice to have proper chefs turn that thing declicious so that we can have a healthy dish on the regular.

  • @jizzchief
    @jizzchief 4 години тому

    is it true that after Christmas that you guys want to come to Phuket to hang out and eat heaps of awesome thai food? That's what I heard anyway

  • @cheeseball-44
    @cheeseball-44 15 годин тому +2

    Boil the sprouts in sugar water before putting them on the pan. The sugar takes the bitterness out

  • @adenwellsmith6908
    @adenwellsmith6908 13 годин тому

    Bread sauce? What!!!Where's the bread sauce?
    The other christmas sauce is Cumberland. So good, hot or cold.

  • @domkelly1972
    @domkelly1972 10 годин тому +1

    whilst good quality food is nice, most chefs fail to realise that at a party, gathering, event, or some such ;; the food is not that important. dont turn your house into a restaurant. a house is a place for family not customers. especially at christmas. keep these techniques elsewhere. nothing wrong with grandmas roast potatoes. they will always taste better than yours.

    • @MumrikDK
      @MumrikDK 9 годин тому

      Counterpoint - people go to a chef YT channel if they want to try for more than that.

  • @DelKshares
    @DelKshares 10 годин тому

    I can't say anything negative about any of this, BUT I still stand by James Martin's (Yorkshireman) Yorkshire puddings. I always have to remind myself what the recipe is before I cook them but his method has worked for me every time.

  • @coyhutt8022
    @coyhutt8022 12 годин тому

    Thought the potato water was going in the gravy.

  • @whittysworkshop982
    @whittysworkshop982 9 годин тому

    I reckon your muffin tins need a scrub Chef. Ive worked on washup before, theres no way id let those tins leave my hands lookin like that.

  • @acfb0310
    @acfb0310 11 годин тому +1

    All those turkey feathers remaining in the skin are just bugging me. Chef rubs and stretches the skin and won't finish plucking the bird!

  • @UTD1989
    @UTD1989 13 годин тому

    Would love that gravy, but jeeze the cost of making it in ingredients and leccy.

    • @nattiex3735
      @nattiex3735 10 годин тому +2

      Use chicken bones and not chicken wings to save money/meat. Debone a couple of packets of raw chicken thighs and drumsticks, until you have a roasting tin worth of bones, add fat (pre jarred chicken or duck fat is readily available in the supermarket) and roast until the bones have browned and released their juices. Then just follow the rest of the recipe. Use cheaper wine, or half wine/half chicken stock, or another alcohol that is cheaper than wine like cider. Freeze the meat to use later in various recipes, from chicken pie to chicken curry to chicken pasta bake.

  • @kitebarbie
    @kitebarbie 6 годин тому

    I live in the US and I am astounded at how red your turkey is compared to ours… ours are all whitish or grayish meat when raw… nothing red or even close to pink… and we wonder why the rates of colon cancers are through the roof with our GMO and industrial food system….

  • @kshahkshah
    @kshahkshah 7 годин тому

    Good lord what is it with the British and apricots!!!!!

  • @alexberry3804
    @alexberry3804 2 години тому

    Get you a woman who looks at you like Will looks at a Roast Potato.

  • @chrisjenkins9978
    @chrisjenkins9978 7 годин тому

    Nice but, how about taking out those feathers first. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😅

  • @glennstatham960
    @glennstatham960 7 годин тому

    Bloody Chef's with their 'fireproof' fingers picking food straight out of a pan or off a fire!

  • @phitsf5475
    @phitsf5475 9 годин тому +2

    Siracha on sprouts? Dangerous territory. Definitely don't use that famous chinese brand of chilli sauce. I don't know how your own siracha sauce is like but still, it's a strong wtf from me. I'm a big fan of tomato and chilli spice but you're distracting too hard from the caramelised buttery sprout flavour. Maybe if the end result is subtle enough you will get away with it but you're walking a fine line.

  • @accountnamewithheld
    @accountnamewithheld 9 годин тому +2

    Sriracha and brussels... can't really take that seriously lads

  • @Ur3rdiMcFly
    @Ur3rdiMcFly 9 годин тому

    *while deboning the turkey* Just get your butcher to do this
    Brother, my turkey is a frozen brick in a plastic bag, wdym?

  • @granitesevan6243
    @granitesevan6243 20 хвилин тому

    I don't want chips on my Christmas dinner

  • @LarryDanaDavid
    @LarryDanaDavid 10 годин тому

    That thumbnail is not gouda

  • @stewartmcminn7773
    @stewartmcminn7773 13 годин тому

    When the gravy is being made he sounds drunk

  • @nitelite78
    @nitelite78 14 годин тому +1

    Low starch content? No, you want high starch content for roast potatoes. Low starch potatoes are waxy.

    • @danielhendry8376
      @danielhendry8376 11 годин тому

      Do you own a top restaurant in London??

    • @nitelite78
      @nitelite78 11 годин тому +1

      ​@@danielhendry8376Even good chefs can be wrong. He said he is using Agria potatoes which is a floury type i.e. high in starch.

    • @danielhendry8376
      @danielhendry8376 11 годин тому

      @ true I think he meant to say low water content

  • @StuAnderson90
    @StuAnderson90 9 годин тому

    "cut them into fine lardons"
    Me "hehe lardon"..
    Okay I'm such a child 😂

  • @jonquint8923
    @jonquint8923 12 годин тому

    Deep frying is the ultimate way to cook a turkey, but your method does look good as well!

  • @Leobert
    @Leobert 14 годин тому

    Excited to click, like usual
    ... First long video... also first promotion.... saw it... ended the video. Sorry.

  • @lillyblue3640
    @lillyblue3640 Годину тому

    I'm sure there is a place for sriracha sprouts but it's not on a traditional christmas roast, chucking 'stuff' at good local ingredients rarely enhances them all you end up with is a clash of disparate flavours