What’s on your Thanksgiving menu?

[Richard Chrz]

In my head I’m going to deconstruct a large Turkey and buy a second breast and will do those on the Summit Kamado. I’m also going to roast two Chuck roasts in the oven the day before. Huge batch of creamy mashed potatoes, going to make another small batch this week, just to confirm my notes, to batch it up bigger, then going to do Kenji’s Sage Dressing, it is Money and a favorite every time made. https://www.seriouseats.com/classic-...ressing-recipe & of course bread.

B list, if I’m feeling super energetic, I will make pie dough and two pies, but I’m betting that will.not happen so I have told one sister to bring all the pies, another sister to bring dumplings and green bean casserole. I do however want to make 2 pies, just for the crust, and a pumpkin pie baked in a steam oven is also money, I found a great pie dough recipe last year, learned a ton from this ladies approach, I will try to find it and add it. Very doubtful though as I don’t want to push, it’s about the people. https://natashaskitchen.com/easy-pie-crust-recipe/

Any feed back on my timing for the de constructed Turkey and extra skin on breast would be great. My brain is telling me with a good dry brine and sear, I’m roughly 2 hours at 325 - 375. But if you have something different happy to hear it.

But truly only 2 proteins & 2 sides, seems super doable but plenty of processes to put some love in to it, & bread, well that is just what I do almost every day at some level, so managing that fermentation and baking will be easy,.

What’s on your menu?

[ItsAllGoneToTheDogs]

We're feeding a trio of single GI's living in the dorms as well as a family we know who isn't going home for the holiday, so now that I'm likely getting paid again I'll probably do a prime rib and maybe a turkey breast or two. Thinking some bacon wrapped jalapenos as well if there are any decent ones in the store. Then a bunch of easy stuff, instant pot mashed taters, stove top, Hawaiian rolls, etc...

[Bkhuna]

My wife and I always made big holiday spreads for the single guys who were overseas with us during the holidays. It just seemed to be a duty to give the guys in crew something to thing about other than being alone.

[dubob]

What’s on your menu?

What ever my daughter cooks. 😁

[Mosca]

Nothing, Thanksgiving belongs to the in-laws. We get Christmas.

[Jfrosty27]

This our year to be on our own for T-Day. Our son and family are at the in-laws this year.

So we don’t know yet what we’ll be doing. I just did a whole turkey on the Weber kettle rotisserie a few weeks ago and that was terrific. Might do that again. But we’ll see. Actually I know we’re not the only people here that are cooking for just two so I’m looking forward to seeing what the others are doing for inspiration.

[LA Pork Butt]

BGE Roasted Turkey
Chrizo Cornbread Dressing
Mashed Potatoes and Turkey Gravy
Caramelized Brussels Sprouts, Apples, Onions and Bacon
Squash Cassarole
Cranberry Sauce
Traditional Pumpkin Pie
Cream Cheese Pumpkin Pie
Apple Cranberry Pie

[TomfromtheSoo]

Sounds delicious in every aspect!

[DavidNorcross]

I am guessing CaptainMike would fly across the country to have some of those Brussels….

[captainlee]

Smoked fresh turkey breast
Mashed spuds
Stuffing
Green bean casserole
Freshly made cranberry relish
Not sure if we'll do a dessert, too much for the two of us

[dpearce]

Stuffins are always on the menu. I think that was the very first thing I cooked for Thanksgiving after finding it on Amazing ribs.

As far as turkey, we're up in the air. If we host, I'll dry brine and spatchcock a turkey on the PBC. If it's just the immediate family, probably smoke a couple turkey breasts.

I'm hoping to find out what we're doing here soon. We have a local supplier l like to support who has fresh turkeys, but you have to get your order in early.

I'd love to do Cornish Hens (1 per person) at some point. Years ago, my mom did that one Thanksgiving and it was a huge hit. She must've butter basted those things 7 or 8 times while cooking. Too many picky eaters in this house though.

For a whole turkey, I usually slice most it up. Skin kinda gets lost in the mix.

Edit: We are apparently hosting. But Corporate Accounting shot down the fresh turkey. Too expensive. So I'll be getting a frozen bird and spending the better part of a week thawing...

[fzxdoc]

I like your turn of phrase "Corporate Accounting shot down the fresh turkey..."

K.

[dpearce]

fzxdoc Well, I can't cry too much. Fresh it was going to be $65. I got a frozen store brand for about $8 (same weight, roughly). Sooo, yeah. Besides, I don't think Corporate Accounting cares that much for the invitees to the event!

[DavidNorcross]

Richard, what time is dinner. We will be there!

- We are doing a 20lb bird traditional style no spatchcock on the Silverback.

- Sweet potato casserole and green beans from our garden

- Cranberry Salad

- Bread

- Mashed Potatoes with gravy

- Dressing - I have been asked to make the dressing and am looking at your recipe for sure.

- Pumpkin Pie and Pecan Pie

[DavidNorcross]

Richard Chrz where do you find sage sausage in the casing? If I cannot find it do you have any recommendations for a substitute?

[Richard Chrz]

We really do not have great access to it in the casing either, but I think we use Jimmy Dean sage sausage, they sell it in 1 lb packages.

[fzxdoc]

Jimmy Dean's sage sausage is pretty tasty. You might like it. Otherwise, just sprinkle some ground sage into the sageless sausage and carry on?

Kathryn

[Jerod Broussard]

Fishsticks and Cranberry Juice. A celebration of singularity. If I'm hunting all day may just have a Mountain House Meal.

[Panhead John]

Mine won’t be much more elaborate…..

[Donw]

Toss up as it is our first Thanksgiving in decades without guests. Either Cornish Game Hens and DRESSING, or a reservation at our local Japanese Steak House which is our regular Christmas Eve place.

OMG, I’ve been hanging around here too long. I originally wrote stuffing, but the correct East Carolina word for it is dressing. All my ancestors rolled over in their graves because of my mistake.😞

[CaptainMike]

Well, I'm either flying out to your place or LA Pork Butt's. I'll bring wine.

Actually, going to my GF's sister's for a big Italian Thanksgiving. I said I'd make Crack 'n Cheese.

[hoovarmin]

I really need to plan this out. First Draft:

I'm gonna break down my turkey this year before I cook it. Probably in the Kamado, maybe in the PBX.
Turkey Gravy
Gumbo based Collard Greens
Southern cornbread sage dressing
Cranberry Sauce (I like Alton Brown's recipe)
Pumpkin Pie

That's all I have for now, but honestly I'm exhausted just thinking about it. I need to jump start my gratitude this year.

[hoovarmin]

Just added corn soufflé and mashed potatoes to the menu.

[fzxdoc]

Gumbo based collards? Made with a roux and Trinity? Do tell!

Kathryn

[hoovarmin]

fzxdoc yes indeed, with andouille as well. Everyone who has tried them says they are the best they have ever had in their life, and since I live in the dirty south, that's high praise. I'll DM you the paprika file.

[RichieB]

I already spoke but I'll expand on turkey day. Previous post:

"For us, it's my son and daughter with their family. Total of 10, 6 grandchildren and parents. Plus the Grammy and Grampy. So 12 and 1 dog.
As I've mentioned in previous years posts, ours is a 2 phase feast. The 1st is Italian. The meats, meatballs, sausage (hot and sweet) and this year country style pork ribs. My wife has already prepared all meat and her sauce. Frozen and ready. Manicotti, and a variety of salads to be prepared the day of, which is Wednesday. Thursday is the traditional Thanksgiving meal. Friday is leftovers galore. My daughter lives a half mile away, so it's my son and family that camps out here ( from Vermont). By far our favorite time with our kids and grandkids.
An early Happy Thanksgiving to all of you and your families".

Now the Thanksgiving meal. I basically have nothing to do with it. It's my wife and daughter. The one thing we're changing. My wife "if it isn't 28#, we won't have enough". Never argue with a Jersey Girl. I suggested and she agreed to get 2 14# birds. Along with all the traditional sides. I don't need to list them. And my daughter is a baking genius. So dessert is always special.