Drroogh Posted November 21, 2023 Report Share Posted November 21, 2023 Just got back from the store now it’s time to start cooking! What’s everyone serving? I’ll leave my plans open.😋 Happy Feast Week everyone!! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FritzIam4IU Posted November 21, 2023 Report Share Posted November 21, 2023 We aren't big turkey fans in my family, so I'm smoking a 14 pound brisket this year. It's going to be a balmy 44 degrees here tomorrow when I start it. Hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWB Posted November 21, 2023 Report Share Posted November 21, 2023 Happy Turkey Day to everyone. Tell your Families you love them, and appreciate them. They are your biggest asset. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrflynn03 Posted November 21, 2023 Report Share Posted November 21, 2023 Very budget friendly. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrflynn03 Posted November 21, 2023 Report Share Posted November 21, 2023 (edited) For real though, my wife and I stay home. I make the turkey in the electric roaster (best method imho), mashed potatoes, dressing, candied sweet potatoes, green bean casserole, and cranberry sauce. Wife shares in the cooking duties. Last few years though we've either taken leftovers or taken it over and had dinner with an older couple that is one of my wife's clients. They don't have any kids so they like the company. Edited November 22, 2023 by mrflynn03 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted November 21, 2023 Report Share Posted November 21, 2023 (edited) Smoked Turkey (applewood) my wife's famous Italian sausage dressing, mashed potatoes, green beans casserole, and Maggiano's cheesecake (which I make from scratch... They use to have the recipe on their website) Youngest and her family coming over... We'll trim the tree afterward... Went over and helped them trim this afternoon Edited November 21, 2023 by IUFLA 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drroogh Posted November 21, 2023 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2023 3 minutes ago, IUFLA said: Maggiano's cheesecake (which I make from scratch... They use to have the recipe on their website) Going to try making the same, picked up some Mascarpone cheese this afternoon! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrflynn03 Posted November 22, 2023 Report Share Posted November 22, 2023 @IUFLA I smoked a turkey one year. It turned out great but just didn't have the Thanksgiving feel for us. I also smoke whole chickens throughout the year. Applewood is also my choice for poultry. For turkey I've tried it all. Deep fry, baked, smoked. I settled on electric roaster because it has 3 advantages. Less mess than deep fry, I pour a can of chicken broth in the pan so it not only bastes itself but I get the drippings for the gravy. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FritzIam4IU Posted November 22, 2023 Report Share Posted November 22, 2023 (edited) Just an FYI...I suck at trimming a full packer brisket. It took me like 90 minutes and a cut thumb. On a positive note, brisket is now smoking away....used pecan wood this time. I think my wife is making the rest of the dinner tomorrow...deviled eggs, mashed potatoes, rolls, homemade mac and cheese, green bean casserole, cheescake (not as fancy as @Drroogh and @IUFLAare making, and pumpkin pie. My kids were arguing over which dessert, so I believe she is making both. I'm pretty sure they knew what they were doing with that... Edited November 22, 2023 by FritzIam4IU 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drroogh Posted November 22, 2023 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2023 15 minutes ago, FritzIam4IU said: Just an FYI...I suck at trimming a full packer brisket. It took me like 90 minutes and a cut thumb. On a positive note, brisket is now smoking away....used pecan wood this time. I think my wife is making the rest of the dinner tomorrow...deviled eggs, mashed potatoes, rolls, homemade mac and cheese, green bean casserole, cheescake (not as fancy as @Drroogh and @IUFLAare making, and pumpkin pie. My kids were arguing over which dessert, so I believe she is making both. I'm pretty sure they knew what they were doing with that... And all you had to do was cut your thumb to deserve all that? You better give her a special hug. And a tidbit from the divorced man do something to make sure she knows you understand how much she cares about you for doing it! It’s like getting old and never passing by a bathroom, never pass up an opportunity to stoke her importance in the family! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeking6 Posted November 22, 2023 Report Share Posted November 22, 2023 Thanksgiving is one of my favorite weeks. I guess this could sound a little pat myself on the back but oh well. We fed 80 retired military vets on Monday. The last 3 days with the help of several golf fundraisers in the summer we are feeding 75 families here in Indy their Thanksgiving dinners, tomorrow morning we serve breakfast for a Legion Post here in Indy before the Turkey Trot and after that we get to enjoy a day of family/friends/football and a ton of food. We wish you all a very Happy Thanksgiving and I'll just say this. If you can help others do so. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrflynn03 Posted November 22, 2023 Report Share Posted November 22, 2023 The only thing other than cooking the turkey I won't let her do is make the gravy. Those 2 are my domain. Sometimes we'll swap green bean casserole for brussel sprouts with bacon, garlic, and shallots. Whatever we don't have at Thanksgiving gets made at Christmas. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drroogh Posted November 23, 2023 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2023 On 11/21/2023 at 6:36 PM, IUFLA said: Maggiano's cheesecake (which I make from scratch... They use to have the recipe on their website) Wow just licking the egg beaters I understand the hype! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeerBQ Posted November 23, 2023 Report Share Posted November 23, 2023 4 hours ago, mrflynn03 said: The only thing other than cooking the turkey I won't let her do is make the gravy. Those 2 are my domain. Sometimes we'll swap green bean casserole for brussel sprouts with bacon, garlic, and shallots. Whatever we don't have at Thanksgiving gets made at Christmas. Brussels Sprouts are very underrated. I think too many people grew up with boiled or steamed ones. If you roast them with some seasoning and let them get crispy they are great. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeerBQ Posted November 23, 2023 Report Share Posted November 23, 2023 8 hours ago, FritzIam4IU said: Just an FYI...I suck at trimming a full packer brisket. It took me like 90 minutes and a cut thumb. On a positive note, brisket is now smoking away....used pecan wood this time. I think my wife is making the rest of the dinner tomorrow...deviled eggs, mashed potatoes, rolls, homemade mac and cheese, green bean casserole, cheescake (not as fancy as @Drroogh and @IUFLAare making, and pumpkin pie. My kids were arguing over which dessert, so I believe she is making both. I'm pretty sure they knew what they were doing with that... There are some good videos on YouTube that show how to trim brisket. Chud BBQ is one I like. I also cut my finger tonight. Mine was a box cutter while I was cutting shipping tubes for something I’m working on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FritzIam4IU Posted November 23, 2023 Report Share Posted November 23, 2023 44 minutes ago, BeerBQ said: There are some good videos on YouTube that show how to trim brisket. Chud BBQ is one I like. I also cut my finger tonight. Mine was a box cutter while I was cutting shipping tubes for something I’m working on. Hope your finger is alright! Mine was not too bad....just bled for a bit. I did watch a couple videos, but not that one. I'll check it out. They make it seem easy on the videos, but it took me way longer than I anticipated. It's all good though as long as it turns out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeerBQ Posted November 23, 2023 Report Share Posted November 23, 2023 11 hours ago, FritzIam4IU said: Hope your finger is alright! Mine was not too bad....just bled for a bit. I did watch a couple videos, but not that one. I'll check it out. They make it seem easy on the videos, but it took me way longer than I anticipated. It's all good though as long as it turns out! I’m fine, too. Just a small cut that needed a bandaid for the night. Here is the one I was thinking about. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=YNBshHcxjd0 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted November 23, 2023 Report Share Posted November 23, 2023 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steubenhoosier Posted November 23, 2023 Report Share Posted November 23, 2023 We are in Bellingham, Washington with family and will have the traditional Thanksgiving meal but since we are 10 minutes from a fresh seafood vendor my son and I will be enjoying a little oyster dressing with the turkey this year 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted November 23, 2023 Report Share Posted November 23, 2023 Here's a new one..."Trash Can Turkey." I might give this a go sometime! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drroogh Posted November 23, 2023 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2023 2 hours ago, IUFLA said: Here's a new one..."Trash Can Turkey." I might give this a go sometime! 90 minute outdoor turkey! Makes for a happier kitchen! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe_Hoopsier Posted November 23, 2023 Report Share Posted November 23, 2023 Our day is tomorrow so the serious stuff starts.... right now. Our oldest granddaughter experienced Brisket over the summer and at the first bight said, I WANT THIS FOR THANKSGIVING. SO, Granpa has a new $500 pit boss smoker, and a 16# brisket. The current wife found a 22# bird, so I cut the Brisket down to 7# after trimming weight. OMG these two things together is A LOT of meat! I'm now (5 hours before it goes on the smoker) Salt/ Pepper/ garlic rubbing over a light honey coating on the brisket. The bird is getting some Salt/ pepper/ orange juice and brown sugar dry rubs. They go into the smoke at midnight, if I wake up to do it. of course. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrflynn03 Posted November 24, 2023 Report Share Posted November 24, 2023 (edited) Anyone else who likes dark meat dig out the oysters? Chicken and turkey have an oval shaped piece by the spine attached to the thigh. Best bite on the bird. You may have never heard of them because it is traditionally a treat for the cook. Edited November 24, 2023 by mrflynn03 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe_Hoopsier Posted November 24, 2023 Report Share Posted November 24, 2023 23 minutes ago, mrflynn03 said: Anyone else who likes dark meat dig out the oysters? Chicken and turkey have an oval shaped piece by the spine attached to the thigh. Best bite on the bird. You may have never heard of them because it is traditionally a treat for the cook. My dad always holds back to get the wings and drumsticks; Its been this way for 50+ years. Never made sense to anyone. I think tomorrow, I will carve out the dark meat and make a specific announcement that his here shit is for dad! Maybe it's time for him to be first, for a change ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrflynn03 Posted November 24, 2023 Report Share Posted November 24, 2023 26 minutes ago, Joe_Hoopsier said: My dad always holds back to get the wings and drumsticks; Its been this way for 50+ years. Never made sense to anyone. I think tomorrow, I will carve out the dark meat and make a specific announcement that his here shit is for dad! Maybe it's time for him to be first, for a change ! I'm lucky because my wife likes the white meat(no pun intended), and I prefer dark meat, you know, when it comes to poultry. Nobody, and I mean NOBODY!, gets between me and my chicken/turkey oysters and thighs+legs. I will share some dark meat on occasion. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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