Belly35
Posts: 9,716
Nov 16, 2015 11:33am
What for Thanksgiving….
Belly family Thanksgiving goes in two parts:
Thanksgiving Day all the family is at my house with one daughter and her family missing (don’t eat fish) and goes to his family Thanksgiving dinner.
So with that: Belly Thanksgiving dinner menu is simple:
10# King Crabs
Pickle tray
Cheese potatoes
Cheese bread roll
Wine and Beer
Belly Day after Thanksgiving with all the daughters’ family
20# Traditional Turkey w/ stuffing
Mash potatoes w/ gravy
Fresh Fried Garlic / Green Beans
Cranberry
Pickle tray
Salad
Dinner rolls
Wine and Beer
Pumpkin and Pecan pies french vanilla ice cream
Belly family Thanksgiving goes in two parts:
Thanksgiving Day all the family is at my house with one daughter and her family missing (don’t eat fish) and goes to his family Thanksgiving dinner.
So with that: Belly Thanksgiving dinner menu is simple:
10# King Crabs
Pickle tray
Cheese potatoes
Cheese bread roll
Wine and Beer
Belly Day after Thanksgiving with all the daughters’ family
20# Traditional Turkey w/ stuffing
Mash potatoes w/ gravy
Fresh Fried Garlic / Green Beans
Cranberry
Pickle tray
Salad
Dinner rolls
Wine and Beer
Pumpkin and Pecan pies french vanilla ice cream
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Gardens35
Posts: 4,929
Nov 16, 2015 11:38am
Trying the Turducken this year.
Belly35
Posts: 9,716
Nov 16, 2015 11:40am
lolGardens35;1763819 wrote:Trying the Turducken this year.
Automatik
Posts: 14,632
Nov 16, 2015 11:40am
Deep frying one?Gardens35;1763819 wrote:Trying the Turducken this year.
I'm not a huge fan of turkey, but my cousins usually go with one traditional a a deep fried small bird and that is the way to go.
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Nov 16, 2015 12:00pm
I'll be making a turkey in the oil less turkey fryer but haven't decided what to make with it,
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Gardens35
Posts: 4,929
Nov 16, 2015 12:16pm
Yes.Automatik;1763821 wrote:Deep frying one?
I'm not a huge fan of turkey, but my cousins usually go with one traditional a a deep fried small bird and that is the way to go.
OSH
Posts: 4,145
Nov 16, 2015 12:23pm
I'll be deepfrying one again. Brine it for 24+ hours, then drop it in the fryer.
Probably the only way I prefer to eat a turkey is deepfrying it. I'll eat other ways, but a deepfried one is best.
Probably the only way I prefer to eat a turkey is deepfrying it. I'll eat other ways, but a deepfried one is best.
like_that
Posts: 26,625
Nov 16, 2015 12:36pm
Smoking the turkey this year.
Fab4Runner
Posts: 6,196
Nov 16, 2015 12:40pm
We do one deep fried, cajun injected turkey and one traditional roasted turkey with dressing and gravy. Green bean casserole, sweet potato casserole, mashed potatoes, corn, cranberry sauce, salad, fresh rolls....and about 8 pies. There are usually 16-18 people, and we do it on Friday every year. Remainder of the evening is spent getting good and drunk.
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Tiernan
Posts: 13,021
Nov 16, 2015 8:03pm
We will do btwn 15 - 20 different injected fried turkey breasts over a 3 day weekend for the entire neighborhood - I'm looking forward to Lemon Garlic with Cowboy TX rub.
Bio-Hazzzzard
Posts: 1,027
Nov 16, 2015 8:57pm
This will be my first time back to OH for Thanksgiving in 23 years. Not sure if the table fare has changed but I'm sure it will be just as I remember it.
Sage
Posts: 2,070
Nov 16, 2015 9:22pm
We're a Papa Johns house. #extrapep
j_crazy
Posts: 8,372
Nov 17, 2015 10:20am
i'm smoking a turkey this year. will start by thawing it this weekend, then the 24 hour brine, then season, inject, and smoke for 4 hours at 350 (not a traditional smoke, but i've heard really good things about this method.
Wife is making potatoes (mashed and sweet), i'll make some homeade rolls, stuffing (maybe cornbread), and a pumpkin pie.
Wife is making potatoes (mashed and sweet), i'll make some homeade rolls, stuffing (maybe cornbread), and a pumpkin pie.
GOONx19
Posts: 7,147
Nov 17, 2015 10:09pm
Pumpkin Cheesecake.
ZWICK 4 PREZ
Posts: 7,733
Nov 18, 2015 6:04am
I have a vertical smoker that, in this weather, I can't get anywhere near 350 degrees. what do you use?j_crazy;1764082 wrote:i'm smoking a turkey this year. will start by thawing it this weekend, then the 24 hour brine, then season, inject, and smoke for 4 hours at 350 (not a traditional smoke, but i've heard really good things about this method.
Wife is making potatoes (mashed and sweet), i'll make some homeade rolls, stuffing (maybe cornbread), and a pumpkin pie.
j_crazy
Posts: 8,372
Nov 18, 2015 7:38am
Rec Tec GrillZWICK 4 PREZ;1764237 wrote:I have a vertical smoker that, in this weather, I can't get anywhere near 350 degrees. what do you use?
Belly35
Posts: 9,716
Nov 18, 2015 7:57am
Very nice ...... you have done your homeworkj_crazy;1764249 wrote:Rec Tec Grill
I'm still using the old old style smoker ... time to up date my smoker...
like_that
Posts: 26,625
Nov 18, 2015 9:09am
350 is pretty high for a smoke. You could put it in a charcoal grill and get the same effect. I plan to smoke my turkey at or around 275.
Automatik
Posts: 14,632
Nov 18, 2015 10:12am
I'm not sure I've ever had a smoked turkey on Thanksgiving. Would like to try.
I dream of the day when I can live in a place with outdoor space and a Big Green Egg.
I dream of the day when I can live in a place with outdoor space and a Big Green Egg.
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QuakerOats
Posts: 8,740
Nov 18, 2015 10:59am
Looks like we will be hosting again, about 22 people ----
Roast turkey - 20lb
Homemade stuffing
Mashed potatoes
Fabulous gravy
Green beans
Salad
Delicious bread from On The Rise
Several pies
and of course, killer app's before all that and premium wine, beer and spirits throughout the day.
Family, friends, food and football.
Then the dog and I will stay up till 1 am cleaning (and drinking) and simmering the turkey leftovers and carcass to make turkey noodle soup.
Follow it up Friday morning with a bonfire brunch w bloody mary's and mimosas !!
Roast turkey - 20lb
Homemade stuffing
Mashed potatoes
Fabulous gravy
Green beans
Salad
Delicious bread from On The Rise
Several pies
and of course, killer app's before all that and premium wine, beer and spirits throughout the day.
Family, friends, food and football.
Then the dog and I will stay up till 1 am cleaning (and drinking) and simmering the turkey leftovers and carcass to make turkey noodle soup.
Follow it up Friday morning with a bonfire brunch w bloody mary's and mimosas !!
j_crazy
Posts: 8,372
Nov 18, 2015 11:07am
like_that;1764265 wrote:350 is pretty high for a smoke. You could put it in a charcoal grill and get the same effect. I plan to smoke my turkey at or around 275.
everything i've read says that low and slow smoke on a turkey is not conducive to getting crispy skin. my plan was to give it 30 minutes at 200 and then 2-3 hours at 350 until the breasts are 160. I'm spatchcocking the bird so it will cook faster and the smoke should penetrate a lot more easily.
ZWICK 4 PREZ
Posts: 7,733
Nov 18, 2015 12:37pm
ive always been under the assumption you smoke it slow then put it on the grill at the end to crisp the skin.j_crazy;1764305 wrote:everything i've read says that low and slow smoke on a turkey is not conducive to getting crispy skin. my plan was to give it 30 minutes at 200 and then 2-3 hours at 350 until the breasts are 160. I'm spatchcocking the bird so it will cook faster and the smoke should penetrate a lot more easily.
iclfan2
Posts: 6,360
Nov 18, 2015 1:43pm
This is pretty accurate. When I have done a beer can chicken it does not get crispy unless you bring up the temp towards the middle or end. The "smoke"from wood chips is most important for the first 45 minutes to an hour anyway. I have not done a turkey though (have done a breast, and smoked turkey is legit).j_crazy;1764305 wrote:everything i've read says that low and slow smoke on a turkey is not conducive to getting crispy skin. my plan was to give it 30 minutes at 200 and then 2-3 hours at 350 until the breasts are 160. I'm spatchcocking the bird so it will cook faster and the smoke should penetrate a lot more easily.