11-28-2014, 13:51
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Nuked turkey came out great! 
OK, Weber gas grill, actually. Dry brined (first time I've done that) and basted with clarified butter. Took 2.5 hours at +/- 340°.
Also had mashed sweet potatoes with butter, sourdough-bread/cornbread dressing, broccoli with cheese sauce, cranberry sauce (forgot it for the picture), and,of course, gravy.
Pat
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11-28-2014, 16:55
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We just finished our dinner (a day late due to family travel). Now trying to let food settle so we have room for pie. Our menu:
Two turkeys, oven roasted (I like using the Reynolds oven-roasting bags)
Mock wild rice dressing
Mixed vegetables
Mashed potatoes with gravy made from neck/giblet stock
Scratch-made rolls with homemade butter
Cranberry sauce (this is the one thing I don't make myself--we've always liked the canned)
Black olives (all of us are crazy about them except hubby)
Pumpkin pie with whipped cream
Pecan pie
We had two turkeys this year because hubby wanted more drumsticks. I think next time, I'll just buy extra drumsticks and be done with it. I thought both turkeys would fit in my oven at the same time, and they would have if it weren't for the handles on the roasting pans. I forgot to put seasoning in the cavities of the turkeys like I usually do, and it made huge difference (not as good). Next time, though, I want to try my hand at brining the turkey.
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11-28-2014, 19:05
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So I got off the hook for Thanksgiving and joined a friend's family.
In the picture, from right to left
Smoked Turkey (Orion Smoker with pecan chips)
Mac and Cheese
Green Bean Casserole
Cornbread Stuffing and rolls
Mashed Potatoes.
Not pictured were:
Turkey gravy
Fresh cranberry sauce
Smoked ribs (Weber with hickory)
Brussel sprouts
Waldorf salad
Apple tart
The mac and cheese and apple tart were mine, he and his wife made the rest.
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11-28-2014, 20:10
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Quote:
Originally Posted by The Reaper
Damned Yankees!
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11-28-2014, 20:36
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Originally Posted by Roguish Lawyer
It was surprisingly good. All these Yankees at my house thought it was burned, but when the bark was pulled off it was surprisingly good underneath. The breast was a little drier than I would have liked, but not bad at all. The roasted bird was perfect.
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You know that sad part is that I know you have the personal phone numbers of a couple of chef's........ 
Live and learn.
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12-02-2014, 20:13
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IThe breast was a little drier than I would have liked, but not bad at all. The roasted bird was perfect.
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Keep a saucepan with warm turkey (or chicken) stock on the stove and let the breast meat take a little sauna before plating.
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12-02-2014, 21:37
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Keep a saucepan with warm turkey (or chicken) stock on the stove and let the breast meat take a little sauna before plating.
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What, you run a restaurant?
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12-02-2014, 21:53
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LOL, just love learning and sharing useful tips...
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12-03-2014, 09:42
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I made turkey stock using 4x grilled turkey necks, mirepoix and assorted herbs. I then turned that into the best turkey gravy this side of the Mississippi! That's what you use for slightly dry turkey! (I did my turkey on the rotisserie, it came out perfect.)
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12-05-2014, 18:41
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Actually, my turkey gravy is very simple. Turkey stock from the boiled neck, turkey drippings, turkey base, butter, cream, binder, onion powder and white pepper... I let everyone salt to their own taste.
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