Thanksgiving
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An important note on the brine process...add lot's of ice to the pot after you submerge the bird for placement in to the fridge ....you want the bird getting to 34 or so as fast as possible so you don't start a bacteria stew.
3-4 trays worth usually does the trick
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sounds like a tasty way to cook and serve the bird....especially since grocers are practicallly giving them away at .20/lb
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sounds like a tasty way to cook and serve the bird....especially since grocers are practicallly giving them away at .20/lb
sounds like a tasty way to cook and serve the bird....especially since grocers are practicallly giving them away at .20/lb
Well, since my kids have turkey at their dad's place, I do something different. The most recent favorite is apricot glazed cornish hens with sausage/apple/cranberry stuffing. The hens are rubbed with salt and cayenne pepper before being glazed so there's a nice subtle zip to offset the sweetness of the glaze. Served with sweet potato souffle', green pea casserole, cranberry relish and homemade "fairy" biscuits.
I've also had pork tenderloin with wild rice, vegetables, biscuits and homemade hot applesauce.
The biscuits, btw, are the easiest ever and will stand up favorably to any good homemade southern biscuits: 1 1/2 cups self-rising flour and 1 cup of heavy cream. Blend with a fork. Flatten by hand. Cut out. Bake 9 minutes at 500 degrees. Perfect every time.
Yummy.
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When you cook the turkey in the oven spread a little butter arond the skin and then some rosemary and maybe a few drops of lemon juice. It gives it a great taste.
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Nice thread, ballpeen. We're thinking of brining for the first time and really need to go get a turkey, but it seems like someone is always sick this fall.
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As always, we go to our niece & nephew's in Columbus & get together with family. Niece oven roasts a turkey, relatives make "fixings" & I deep fry one (probably 2 this year). Most of the fried turkey never makes it to the table. I was unhappy with commercial dry rubs I tried (and the expense), so I am attaching MY recipe...the rub I developed has been a big hit...keeps the "skin pickers" happy!
Here 'tis...
Ingredients
* 14-15 lb turkey (or the size your fryer calls for)
* Mike's rub:
* 1/2 cup seasoned salt
* 1 tblsp paprika (I use sweet Hungarian)
* 1 tblsp garlic powder
* 1/2 tsp lemon pepper
* 1/2 tsp lemon peel (dried in jar)
* 1/2 tsp fresh coarse ground black pepper
* 1/2 tsp onion powder
* 1/2 tsp celery seed
Directions
* rinse & dry the fully thawed turkey
* rub liberally with the spice rub 30-60 minutes before frying (inside & out)
* heat veg oil to 400 degrees "plus" & immerse bird
* adjust oil heat to maintain approx 375 degrees
* fry for 3 1/2 minutes per pound
* when done, let rest for 20 minutes, carve & serve Yield: serves 10
Notes:
It'll look burnt, but it's NOT.
* You'll have a line of "skin pickers" while you're carving....1/2 the bird MAY make it to the table.
Not bragging, but I have fried turkeys since the mid '90s & this is the rub that has garnered the most praise. Try it, I am sure you won't be disappointed.
Mike
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I'm going to Quaker Steak and Lube for all you can eat.
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For the stuffing...I just use Stove Top....but to beef it up like Moms, I add 1/2 cup chopped onion and 1/2 cup chopped celery.
I saute them for a few minutes to soften a bit....this adds some crunch to the stuffing....the added liquid is chicken broth....low sodium works since the stuffing has plenty of salt in the packet, and I add 3-4 finely chopped sausage patties...I usually have those cooked up the night before as I prepare the breakfast casserole.
Great stuffing with little effort.
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sounds like a tasty way to cook and serve the bird....especially since grocers are practicallly giving them away at .20/lb
Well, since my kids have turkey at their dad's place, I do something different. The most recent favorite is apricot glazed cornish hens with sausage/apple/cranberry stuffing. The hens are rubbed with salt and cayenne pepper before being glazed so there's a nice subtle zip to offset the sweetness of the glaze. Served with sweet potato souffle', green pea casserole, cranberry relish and homemade "fairy" biscuits.
I've also had pork tenderloin with wild rice, vegetables, biscuits and homemade hot applesauce.
The biscuits, btw, are the easiest ever and will stand up favorably to any good homemade southern biscuits: 1 1/2 cups self-rising flour and 1 cup of heavy cream. Blend with a fork. Flatten by hand. Cut out. Bake 9 minutes at 500 degrees. Perfect every time.
Yummy.
Well, since my kids have turkey at their dad's place, I do something different. The most recent favorite is apricot glazed cornish hens with sausage/apple/cranberry stuffing. The hens are rubbed with salt and cayenne pepper before being glazed so there's a nice subtle zip to offset the sweetness of the glaze. Served with sweet potato souffle', green pea casserole, cranberry relish and homemade "fairy" biscuits.
I've also had pork tenderloin with wild rice, vegetables, biscuits and homemade hot applesauce.
The biscuits, btw, are the easiest ever and will stand up favorably to any good homemade southern biscuits: 1 1/2 cups self-rising flour and 1 cup of heavy cream. Blend with a fork. Flatten by hand. Cut out. Bake 9 minutes at 500 degrees. Perfect every time.
Yummy.
I wish that you lived in Dayton, O. and we were friends, because that sounds wonderful. :}
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We have had a party on Thanksgiving for 16 years. This year we decided it was time to take a break. We always rented out a camp with a huge kitchen and 60 cabins for people to stay in. We have had as many as 300 for dinner and have had people come from as far away as Brazil. Two years ago Michael Franti showed up along with his band and rocked out along with 12 other great bands we already had. It's always been a hell of alot of fun but takes alot of effort to put on and clean up afterwards. We were even able to come up with over a grand every year for a scholarship for our volunteer fire dept.
So my wife and I are having dinner at our house for the first time. Turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, cranberry sauce, candied carrots, apple and pumpkin pie. Looks like we are still going to be working to make this, eat it all, and somehow get off the coach and clean it all up.
Have a good holiday.
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We have had a party on Thanksgiving for 16 years. This year we decided it was time to take a break. We always rented out a camp with a huge kitchen and 60 cabins for people to stay in. We have had as many as 300 for dinner and have had people come from as far away as Brazil. Two years ago Michael Franti showed up along with his band and rocked out along with 12 other great bands we already had. It's always been a hell of alot of fun but takes alot of effort to put on and clean up afterwards. We were even able to come up with over a grand every year for a scholarship for our volunteer fire dept.
So my wife and I are having dinner at our house for the first time. Turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, cranberry sauce, candied carrots, apple and pumpkin pie. Looks like we are still going to be working to make this, eat it all, and somehow get off the coach and clean it all up.
Have a good holiday.
We have had a party on Thanksgiving for 16 years. This year we decided it was time to take a break. We always rented out a camp with a huge kitchen and 60 cabins for people to stay in. We have had as many as 300 for dinner and have had people come from as far away as Brazil. Two years ago Michael Franti showed up along with his band and rocked out along with 12 other great bands we already had. It's always been a hell of alot of fun but takes alot of effort to put on and clean up afterwards. We were even able to come up with over a grand every year for a scholarship for our volunteer fire dept.
So my wife and I are having dinner at our house for the first time. Turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, cranberry sauce, candied carrots, apple and pumpkin pie. Looks like we are still going to be working to make this, eat it all, and somehow get off the coach and clean it all up.
Have a good holiday.
Enjoy, sounds nice.
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Well, since my kids have turkey at their dad's place, I do something different. The most recent favorite is apricot glazed cornish hens with sausage/apple/cranberry stuffing. The hens are rubbed with salt and cayenne pepper before being glazed so there's a nice subtle zip to offset the sweetness of the glaze. Served with sweet potato souffle', green pea casserole, cranberry relish and homemade "fairy" biscuits.
I've also had pork tenderloin with wild rice, vegetables, biscuits and homemade hot applesauce.
The biscuits, btw, are the easiest ever and will stand up favorably to any good homemade southern biscuits: 1 1/2 cups self-rising flour and 1 cup of heavy cream. Blend with a fork. Flatten by hand. Cut out. Bake 9 minutes at 500 degrees. Perfect every time.
Yummy.
I wish that you lived in Dayton, O. and we were friends, because that sounds wonderful. :}
I wish that you lived in Dayton, O. and we were friends, because that sounds wonderful. :}
Recipes available on request.
Woof Woof, Kathy http://cognitivemanifesto.com/ http://www.skadden.com/index.cfm?contentID=49&officeID=9 Bendix ESP -
We have had a party on Thanksgiving for 16 years. This year we decided it was time to take a break. We always rented out a camp with a huge kitchen and 60 cabins for people to stay in. We have had as many as 300 for dinner and have had people come from as far away as Brazil. Two years ago Michael Franti showed up along with his band and rocked out along with 12 other great bands we already had. It's always been a hell of alot of fun but takes alot of effort to put on and clean up afterwards. We were even able to come up with over a grand every year for a scholarship for our volunteer fire dept.
So my wife and I are having dinner at our house for the first time. Turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, cranberry sauce, candied carrots, apple and pumpkin pie. Looks like we are still going to be working to make this, eat it all, and somehow get off the coach and clean it all up.
Have a good holiday.
... get off the coach ...
::letting my imagination get carried away.::
Woof Woof, Kathy http://cognitivemanifesto.com/ http://www.skadden.com/index.cfm?contentID=49&officeID=9 Bendix ESP -
We have had a party on Thanksgiving for 16 years. This year we decided it was time to take a break. We always rented out a camp with a huge kitchen and 60 cabins for people to stay in. We have had as many as 300 for dinner and have had people come from as far away as Brazil. Two years ago Michael Franti showed up along with his band and rocked out along with 12 other great bands we already had. It's always been a hell of alot of fun but takes alot of effort to put on and clean up afterwards. We were even able to come up with over a grand every year for a scholarship for our volunteer fire dept.
So my wife and I are having dinner at our house for the first time. Turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, cranberry sauce, candied carrots, apple and pumpkin pie. Looks like we are still going to be working to make this, eat it all, and somehow get off the coach and clean it all up.
Have a good holiday.
We have had a party on Thanksgiving for 16 years. This year we decided it was time to take a break. We always rented out a camp with a huge kitchen and 60 cabins for people to stay in. We have had as many as 300 for dinner and have had people come from as far away as Brazil. Two years ago Michael Franti showed up along with his band and rocked out along with 12 other great bands we already had. It's always been a hell of alot of fun but takes alot of effort to put on and clean up afterwards. We were even able to come up with over a grand every year for a scholarship for our volunteer fire dept.
So my wife and I are having dinner at our house for the first time. Turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, cranberry sauce, candied carrots, apple and pumpkin pie. Looks like we are still going to be working to make this, eat it all, and somehow get off the coach and clean it all up.
Have a good holiday.
Have a good holiday to you to and thank you!
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I wish that you lived in Dayton, O. and we were friends, because that sounds wonderful. :}
Recipes available on request.
Recipes available on request.
Hey Kathy what is heavy cream and where about would it be at kroger?
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Recipes available on request.
Hey Kathy what is heavy cream and where about would it be at kroger?
Hey Kathy what is heavy cream and where about would it be at kroger?
In the dairy section around where they have half and half or rediwhip. Look for "heavy whipping cream" in pint size containers.
Woof Woof, Kathy http://cognitivemanifesto.com/ http://www.skadden.com/index.cfm?contentID=49&officeID=9 Bendix ESP -
Recipes available on request.
Hey Kathy what is heavy cream and where about would it be at kroger?
Hey Kathy what is heavy cream and where about would it be at kroger?
Duh, Medman.
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Hey Kathy what is heavy cream and where about would it be at kroger?
In the dairy section around where they have half and half or rediwhip. Look for "heavy whipping cream" in pint size containers.
In the dairy section around where they have half and half or rediwhip. Look for "heavy whipping cream" in pint size containers.
Thank you. Ill let you know how they turn out.
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