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Thanksgiving 2018: The Turkeying!

Nov 22, 2018#1

Emrys

Happy Thanksgiving to all my American Halforumites! :heart:

And to those who aren't American, I hereby make you honourary Americans, so go eat some pie.

And remember

Nov 22, 2018#2

PatrThom

THAT turkey should never be pardoned.

Also Thanksgiving prep is going extremely stress-y.

But dinner should be fantastic.

--Patrick

Nov 22, 2018#3

Frank

I just got home from my local burger joint and got my Planes, Trains and Automobiles burger they do every year on American Thanksgiving.

Their freshly made turkey burger with duck confit, gravy and cranberry aoili. It's fucking delicious.

Happy Thanksgiving.

Nov 22, 2018#4

Dave

Got up at 6:30 to get the turkey ready. God damn thing was perfect. Juicy and just tasty as hell. It looked like a turkey you'd see in an ad.

The wife made stuffing and potatoes and green bean casserole. The daughter brought dessert which was caramel apple crumble.

Cowboys come on in an hour. Fuck yeah.

Nov 22, 2018#5

Dei

I'm grateful for having no plans this year and just being able to have turkey with minimal sides and not stress out about shit. Other than what I mentioned in the whine thread of course.

Nov 22, 2018#6

Tinwhistler

Just me and my wife for thanksgiving this year. So it was a minimum of fuss. 2.5 hours from start to finish.

For dessert, I went all out.

Nov 22, 2018#7

Bubble181

Happy Thanksgiving to the Americans!

Now where am I supposed to find a piece of pie at this time of night?!

Nov 22, 2018#8

GasBandit

I get about 5 or 6 ounces of food before it starts coming back up. So hard to choose!

Nov 22, 2018#9

Tinwhistler

GasBandit said:
I get about 5 or 6 ounces of food before it starts coming back up. So hard to choose!

I did better this year than in prior years. Only two slices of turkey, and easily less than 1/4c of the taters and stuffing.

I still cringe at the jellied cranberry sauce in the can. I have an amazing cranberry-orange chutney recipe that I used to make at thanksgiving. But my wife likes the canned stuff. Won't even try mine. So I don't make it any more.

Nov 22, 2018#10

PatrThom

Dei said:
Other than what I mentioned in the whine thread of course.

And in Discord.

The stress is done, here's the result:

LtoR: Black-bottom pie, pumpkin/sweet potato pie, and maple pecan pie. And two puddings made with the leftover pie filling.

--Patrick

Nov 22, 2018#11

Emrys

I expect every last one of you to save a plate for me.

Nov 22, 2018#12

GasBandit

I couldn't help it. Barfed. But it was good.

Nov 22, 2018#13

Hailey Knight

We picked up Boston Market last night, watched a couple new MST3k episodes while eating it today.

GasBandit said:
I couldn't help it. Barfed. But it was good.

So you also watched Mac and Me

Nov 22, 2018#14

evilmike

Nov 22, 2018#15

Frank

Dave said:
Got up at 6:30 to get the turkey ready. God damn thing was perfect. Juicy and just tasty as hell. It looked like a turkey you'd see in an ad.

The wife made stuffing and potatoes and green bean casserole. The daughter brought dessert which was caramel apple crumble.

Cowboys come on in an hour. Fuck yeah.

What time do you eat at where you have to prep the turkey at 6 AM?

Nov 22, 2018#16

jwhouk

Turkeys take a long time to bake properly. Low and slow is the recommended way.

Nov 22, 2018#17

Dave

Frank said:
What time do you eat at where you have to prep the turkey at 6 AM?

A 14 pound bird takes about 3.5-4 hours at 375 degrees Fahrenheit.

I had to take out the neck & giblets and then pat it dry with paper towels, rub it down with canoil, then rub in salt, pepper, and herbs.

Nov 22, 2018#18

Emrys

Dave said:
I had to... pat it dry with paper towels, rub it down with canoil, then rub in...herbs.

Go on.

Nov 22, 2018#19

PatrThom

Emrys said:
Go on.

He already said that low and slow is the way to go.

As for our Thanksgiving, nobody died, which was the preferred outcome.
There was some small concern, glad to see it was unfounded.

--Patrick

Nov 22, 2018#20

Celt Z

jwhouk said:
Turkeys take a long time to bake properly. Low and slow is the recommended way.

Now I disagree. I spatchcock the turkey and it only takes 1 1/2 hours for it to come out juicy and perfect. No basting, no fuss.

On the other hand, since I'm the only one cooking for 9 people and 3 dogs, this is the first chance I've had to sit and relax since this morning. Besides appetizers, I made the usual turkey, parsnip and leek bread pudding, sweet potatoes with marshmallows, roasted cauliflower with dates and pine nuts. MiL brought salad and wine, a few people brought dessert, and now I am very, very tired. Happy Thanksgiving everyone.

Nov 22, 2018#21

GasBandit

The last 10 or 15 years, we've deep fried the turkey. Doesn't take too long, tastes pretty good.

Nov 22, 2018#22

Gared

Happy Thanksgiving, everybody.

Nov 22, 2018#23

Frank

Dry brining and spatchcocking is the best way 100%

J Kenji Lopez-Alt fer life.

Nov 22, 2018#24

Null

Turkey breast, since it's just 4 of us. Cooked in a cast iron skillet, 2 hours at 375F. Delicious.

Nov 23, 2018#25

Dave

Never heard of spatchcocking. Sounds dirty.

Nov 23, 2018#26

Dave

And now thanks to google I know what spatchcocking is.

Nov 23, 2018#27

Bubble181

Dave said:
And now thanks to Bing I know what spatchcocking is .

Nov 23, 2018#28

Celt Z

Ahhhhh...and after a good night's sleep, the best part of Thanksgiving: the post-meal breakfast.

Nov 23, 2018#29

PatrThom

Dave said:
And now thanks to google I know what spatchcocking is.

Spatchcocking is the best ~~cocking~~ way to get chicken from fridge to mouth as quickly as possible, plus it comes with such awesome benefits.

--Patrick

Nov 23, 2018#30

Emrys

Celt Z said:
Ahhhhh...and after a good night's sleep, the best part of Thanksgiving: the post-meal breakfast.

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You're so awesome.

Nov 23, 2018#31

Dei

Ever since @Celt Z first mentioned spatchcocking on this forum, it's been my husband's favorite part of Thanksgiving. I don't think he got to play enough Mortal Kombat as a child.

Nov 23, 2018#32

Celt Z

Dei said:
Ever since @Celt Z first mentioned spatchcocking on this forum, it's been my husband's favorite part of Thanksgiving. I don't think he got to play enough Mortal Kombat as a child.

Every year when I cut out the spine, I hold it up and say "Fatality!". Please high-five him for me.

Nov 23, 2018#33

PatrThom

Kati says it’s a great way to deal with the stress of having a husband.

—Patrick

Nov 23, 2018#34

Denbrought

I went to my besties' family Thanksgiving as the refugee/+1.

I think we were about 14 people in all. My challot and garlic/cheddar bread got devoured

Nov 23, 2018#35

Cheesy1

We always do Thanksgiving day itself with the extended family, then the next day with just the immediate family.
My mom's sweet potatoes fresh out of the oven = heaven. :sohappy:

Nov 25, 2018#36

DarkAudit

("KID, HAVE YOU REHABILITATED YOURSELF?")

Nov 25, 2018#37

PatrThom

DarkAudit said:
("KID, HAVE YOU REHABILITATED YOURSELF?")

You know, I've gone all year without hearing this somehow.

--Patrick

Nov 25, 2018#38

Emrys

PatrThom said:
You know, I've gone all year without hearing this somehow.

--Patrick

Nov 25, 2018#39

PatrThom

And by not clicking on that, I continue my streak.

--Patrick

Nov 25, 2018#40

Shakey

3 Thanksgivings and not one had pumpkin pie. :mad:

I ate so much food though...

Nov 25, 2018#41

Cheesy1

Tonight was leftover turkey tostadas. :heart:

Nov 25, 2018#42

PatrThom

Cheesy1 said:
Tonight was leftover turkey tostadas.

With or without radishes?

--Patrick

Nov 26, 2018#43

drawn_inward

Glad to see HF survived another Thanksgiving!

We made roasted lamb and other Thanksgiving staples. I made from-scratch cornbread dressing that was quite good. The Napa Valley pinot noir was a bit boring.

Nov 26, 2018#44

drifter

I had buttermilk pie for the first time. It was good.

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