halfmanhalfbronco Posted November 20 Share Posted November 20 How is everybody doing their bird this year? Or are you doing something else? What are we thankful for this year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stealthlobo Posted November 20 Share Posted November 20 Reserved a heritage turkey this year and are getting it spatchcock prepared . Wanted to splurge a little for our last thanksgiving here in this country. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grandjean87 Posted November 20 Share Posted November 20 Some folks just like to say spatchcock. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retrofade Posted November 20 Share Posted November 20 I'm not handling the turkey this year, but I'm team spatchcock all the way. I'll be cooking some epic potatoes though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posturedoc Posted November 20 Share Posted November 20 Like retro, I’m not handling the turkey this year, but I’ve never spatchcocked my turkeys. I have spatchcocked chickens many times, usually for the grill rather than the oven, and really like that technique, but I have a tried and true recipe for a whole turkey that works perfectly every time, so I’m reluctant to change things. For smaller birds, I also have a steam convection oven that will produce an excellent crispy skinned bird up to 13 or 14lbs (can’t recall the oven’s capacity off the top) in 80-90 minutes, so I’ll probably never spatchcock a turkey. Spatchcock. (Just needed to get that in one more time) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSF Posted November 20 Share Posted November 20 In honor of the Muslims and Jews...we're having ham... 1 2 Quote The louder someone claims to know something, the less they generally know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azgreg Posted November 20 Share Posted November 20 Quote People, not a fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halfmanhalfbronco Posted November 20 Author Share Posted November 20 On 11/20/2023 at 2:27 PM, grandjean87 said: Some folks just like to say spatchcock. It's a strong, manly word for a strong manly way to prepare a bird. You have seen the Turkeys I prepare on facebook each year. My spatchcock is juicy AF. A1 baby. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Los_Aztecas Posted November 21 Share Posted November 21 Smoked with pecan. I'm using Franklin Barbeque's recipe. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HR_Poke Posted November 21 Share Posted November 21 On 11/20/2023 at 6:38 PM, azgreg said: Costco all the way baby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slapdad Posted November 21 Share Posted November 21 On 11/20/2023 at 6:11 PM, Los_Aztecas said: Smoked with pecan. I'm using Franklin Barbeque's recipe. I'm smoking one and frying a small one as well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClevelandBrown Posted November 21 Share Posted November 21 My Grandma wants roasted chicken. She just turned 93 and in hospice so that's what we're doin. Probably the last TG with her and it's just me, her, and my mom this year so that sounds good. I'm making my killer brussel sprouts dish though! 4 Quote I think, therefore I'm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I am Ram Posted November 21 Share Posted November 21 On 11/20/2023 at 9:56 PM, ClevelandBrown said: My Grandma wants roasted chicken. She just turned 93 and in hospice so that's what we're doin. Probably the last TG with her and it's just me, her, and my mom this year so that sounds good. I'm making my killer brussel sprouts dish though! Hope you'll have a fantastic TG with grandma! <3 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I am Ram Posted November 21 Share Posted November 21 We go to a family we're friends with in rural Washington. They tend to have at least two dozen people over, so there's more than one turkey and usually ham. Not sure whether spatchcoking will play a role. We usually bring some fresh sides or salad because that family is a bit traditional when it comes to things like fiber (suspicious) and vitamins (probably socialist). Day after TG, we go to our in-laws, who also make a turkey. We usually bring a vegan roast, either from TJ or Whole Foods. Both are amazing. I'm not a vegan, but I'll happily pile vegan roast on top of turkey and drench everything with gravy. I really look forward to watching Detroit play this TG. I'm 100% on the Lions bandwagon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClevelandBrown Posted November 21 Share Posted November 21 On 11/20/2023 at 11:21 PM, I am Ram said: Hope you'll have a fantastic TG with grandma! <3 Thanks you too! Your holiday sounds great and as a Browns fan I am praying for a Lions/Browns Superbowl 1 Quote I think, therefore I'm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East Coast Aztec Posted November 21 Share Posted November 21 Christmas is my time to shine, so eating everyone else's food, and watching a house of Seahawks and Niners fans bicker. No work and no skin in the game. A day off for a change. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyoguns Posted November 21 Share Posted November 21 Regular Turkey and also a Turkey breast on the Traeger. Ham included and the fixings. My favorite part is the stuffing covered in gravy. I hope everyone has a great day surrounded by family and friends! edit…trying a butter, brown sugar, cranberry glaze over the ham also. It looks amazing online…hope it’s as good on my plate! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WYO1016 Posted November 21 Share Posted November 21 Team deep fry here. Cajun butter injection, garlic cloves under the skin, peanut oil for frying. Turns out perfect every time! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ridgeview2 Posted November 21 Share Posted November 21 I smoked my first turkey ever last weekend and it came out very delicous and juicy. I brined it over night and then injected with a mix of unsalted butter, maple syrup, and chipotle seasoning, and I used a mix of mesquite and apple wood pellets on the smoker. My friends told me it was the best turkey they've ever had. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HR_Poke Posted November 22 Share Posted November 22 What kind of pies are all you doing? Needing ideas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...