TrophyHusband 0 #26 November 19, 2006 maybe i'll try brining for longer too then. i'll have to check the weather and see if it will stay cool enough. "Your scrotum is quite nice" - Skymama www.kjandmegan.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lauras 0 #27 November 19, 2006 Frying two 18 pounders, one with a balsamic vinegar injection, the other cajun. 10 lb ham on order too. Both cornbread and sourdough dressings, mash, succotash, yams, my cranberry & orange relish, trailer park broccoli casserole. 22 people this year instead of our usual 35+ brawl. Downsizing, doncha know! We learned last year that you should probably wear shoes when dropping a bird into hot peanut oil. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gene03 0 #28 November 20, 2006 "We learned last year that you should probably wear shoes when dropping a bird into hot peanut oil." Good advice! Make sure the bird is wiped or patted dry inside and out and lower it gently into the oil to reduce the steam explosion. Another bit of kitchen wisdom. Never try to catch a falling knife.“The only fool bigger than the person who knows it all is the person who argues with him. Stanislaw Jerzy Lec quotes (Polish writer, poet and satirist 1906-1966) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swedishcelt 0 #29 November 20, 2006 I am not cooking the bird. I am staying in Hartford, with no bird. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jasonRose 0 #30 November 20, 2006 I have given up on meat! I am going to try Toe Furky this year. Some day I will have the best staff in the world!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grue 1 #31 November 20, 2006 QuoteI have given up on meat! I am going to try Toe Furky this year. Try putting your balls on eBay. You obviously don't need them anymore, and you might get a dollar or two for 'em.cavete terrae. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grue 1 #32 November 20, 2006 QuoteI was tossing around the idea of cooking turducken... if I can convince the butcher to debone the chicken, duck, and turkey for me. if I have to do it myself it isn't going to happen. Pfft. Make bustergophechideckneaealckideverwingailusharkolanine.cavete terrae. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swedishcelt 0 #33 November 20, 2006 QuoteQuoteI have given up on meat! I am going to try Toe Furky this year. Try putting your balls on eBay. You obviously don't need them anymore, and you might get a dollar or two for 'em.You are predjudiced my Aussie friend. For shame!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skycat 0 #34 November 20, 2006 I'm making just turkey breast, going to put it in a brine over night and then grill it rather than bake it. Oh and just read the previous posts, I'm using a Bobby Flay recipe.Fly it like you stole it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matthias 0 #35 November 20, 2006 Wild Turkey 101 is going to be my Thanksgiving._________________________________________ trance/house mixes for download: www.djmattm.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
akarunway 1 #36 November 20, 2006 QuoteAs I plan to do all my shopping for Thanksgiving today, I'm trying to figure out how to do the turkey. I think I'm going to try this recipe, since I figure you can't possibly go wrong with a pound of butter. I'm using karenmeal's cornbread stuffing recipe, though. I've thought about brining (too much work and I'm not sure I have something big enough to brine it in or space to store it in the fridge while it's brining; and it's not cold enough here to just stick it outside), or deep frying (too much effort, cleanup, and need for additional cookware). Ultimately, though I've been pretty successful with simple recipes. I've made this one several times and it is always a hit; I just feel like something different this year.Screw turky. My friend just got back from Co. They bagged two big fuckin Elk. I know where I'm eating TDI hold it true, whate'er befall; I feel it, when I sorrow most; 'Tis better to have loved and lost Than never to have loved at all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 16 #37 November 20, 2006 QuoteI am not cooking the bird. I am staying in Hartford, with no bird. I bet there are a dozen skydivers in Hartford that would love to have you over for Thanksgiving. Or just fly to Seattle and join us. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites livendive 8 #38 November 20, 2006 I have no clue. Last year was the first time I even helped cook a turkey, and I just did what I was told. This year I'm spending Thanksgiving alone and am intrigued at the thought of cooking a small turkey just for myself, but don't even really know where to start. Suggestions? Blues, Dave"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites NWFlyer 2 #39 November 20, 2006 QuoteI have no clue. Last year was the first time I even helped cook a turkey, and I just did what I was told. This year I'm spending Thanksgiving alone and am intrigued at the thought of cooking a small turkey just for myself, but don't even really know where to start. Suggestions? Blues, Dave If you want to cook a small one, buy it NOW. I always end up looking for something under 14 lbs and find those go really fast."There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites guppie01 0 #40 November 20, 2006 No bird for me.... Tri-tip spinach and artichoke dip salad stuffed mushrooms double stuffed potatoes pie g"Let's do something romantic this Saturday... how bout we bust out the restraints?" Raddest Ho this side of Jersey #1 - MISS YOU OMG, is she okay? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites aardvarkeater 0 #41 November 20, 2006 I'll prepare it just like momma used to. That is, I'll prepare it like momma used to if she went out and just bought turkey plates from Boston Market.Muff Brother #4026 Loco Zapatos Rodriguez SCR #14793 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Brains 2 #42 November 20, 2006 Firefly and I are hosting my family this year and we are frying one bird and baking another. Never look down on someone, unless they are going down on you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Hambone 0 #43 November 20, 2006 I am planning on staying out of the kitchen if at all possible, there is after all much football to be watched.Yeah...You need to grow up. -Skymama Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ExAFO 0 #44 November 20, 2006 QuoteSooooo... how ya cookin' the bird? With heat.Illinois needs a CCW Law. NOW. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites NWFlyer 2 #45 November 20, 2006 QuoteQuoteSooooo... how ya cookin' the bird? With heat. Ohhhhhhh.... THAT'S the part I've been missing all these years. No wonder my friends complain that they feel kinda funny after they have my turkey. "There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites wildfan75 1 #46 November 20, 2006 Directions say to peel the corner, put it in the microwave for 2 minutes at 50% power, stir the mashed potatoes and stuffing, recover and cook an additional minute at 100% power. But I don't know, depends on my microwave. I found a way to ditch both sides of my family this year! I'm very excited. This is going to be the best Thanksgiving ever! I wonder if Chipotle is open. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Gene03 0 #47 November 20, 2006 MMMMMM, Wapiti. Best venison I've ever tasted. You lucky SOB. One of my nephews lives in Colorado Springs and him and his dad go Elk hunting every year.“The only fool bigger than the person who knows it all is the person who argues with him. Stanislaw Jerzy Lec quotes (Polish writer, poet and satirist 1906-1966) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Gene03 0 #48 November 20, 2006 Roast Beast sounds great. Are you doing it in the oven or on the grill? What time should I be there?“The only fool bigger than the person who knows it all is the person who argues with him. Stanislaw Jerzy Lec quotes (Polish writer, poet and satirist 1906-1966) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites guppie01 0 #49 November 20, 2006 QuoteRoast Beast sounds great. Are you doing it in the oven or on the grill? What time should I be there? On the grill.... and I don't invite strangers over ~ sorry. Enjoy your day! g"Let's do something romantic this Saturday... how bout we bust out the restraints?" Raddest Ho this side of Jersey #1 - MISS YOU OMG, is she okay? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Gene03 0 #50 November 20, 2006 None stranger than me i guess. Damn. Have a good Thanksgiving. I guess asking for airfare would be a bit over the top?“The only fool bigger than the person who knows it all is the person who argues with him. Stanislaw Jerzy Lec quotes (Polish writer, poet and satirist 1906-1966) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 3 Next Page 2 of 3 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. 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livendive 8 #38 November 20, 2006 I have no clue. Last year was the first time I even helped cook a turkey, and I just did what I was told. This year I'm spending Thanksgiving alone and am intrigued at the thought of cooking a small turkey just for myself, but don't even really know where to start. Suggestions? Blues, Dave"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #39 November 20, 2006 QuoteI have no clue. Last year was the first time I even helped cook a turkey, and I just did what I was told. This year I'm spending Thanksgiving alone and am intrigued at the thought of cooking a small turkey just for myself, but don't even really know where to start. Suggestions? Blues, Dave If you want to cook a small one, buy it NOW. I always end up looking for something under 14 lbs and find those go really fast."There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
guppie01 0 #40 November 20, 2006 No bird for me.... Tri-tip spinach and artichoke dip salad stuffed mushrooms double stuffed potatoes pie g"Let's do something romantic this Saturday... how bout we bust out the restraints?" Raddest Ho this side of Jersey #1 - MISS YOU OMG, is she okay? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aardvarkeater 0 #41 November 20, 2006 I'll prepare it just like momma used to. That is, I'll prepare it like momma used to if she went out and just bought turkey plates from Boston Market.Muff Brother #4026 Loco Zapatos Rodriguez SCR #14793 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brains 2 #42 November 20, 2006 Firefly and I are hosting my family this year and we are frying one bird and baking another. Never look down on someone, unless they are going down on you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hambone 0 #43 November 20, 2006 I am planning on staying out of the kitchen if at all possible, there is after all much football to be watched.Yeah...You need to grow up. -Skymama Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ExAFO 0 #44 November 20, 2006 QuoteSooooo... how ya cookin' the bird? With heat.Illinois needs a CCW Law. NOW. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #45 November 20, 2006 QuoteQuoteSooooo... how ya cookin' the bird? With heat. Ohhhhhhh.... THAT'S the part I've been missing all these years. No wonder my friends complain that they feel kinda funny after they have my turkey. "There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildfan75 1 #46 November 20, 2006 Directions say to peel the corner, put it in the microwave for 2 minutes at 50% power, stir the mashed potatoes and stuffing, recover and cook an additional minute at 100% power. But I don't know, depends on my microwave. I found a way to ditch both sides of my family this year! I'm very excited. This is going to be the best Thanksgiving ever! I wonder if Chipotle is open. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gene03 0 #47 November 20, 2006 MMMMMM, Wapiti. Best venison I've ever tasted. You lucky SOB. One of my nephews lives in Colorado Springs and him and his dad go Elk hunting every year.“The only fool bigger than the person who knows it all is the person who argues with him. Stanislaw Jerzy Lec quotes (Polish writer, poet and satirist 1906-1966) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gene03 0 #48 November 20, 2006 Roast Beast sounds great. Are you doing it in the oven or on the grill? What time should I be there?“The only fool bigger than the person who knows it all is the person who argues with him. Stanislaw Jerzy Lec quotes (Polish writer, poet and satirist 1906-1966) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
guppie01 0 #49 November 20, 2006 QuoteRoast Beast sounds great. Are you doing it in the oven or on the grill? What time should I be there? On the grill.... and I don't invite strangers over ~ sorry. Enjoy your day! g"Let's do something romantic this Saturday... how bout we bust out the restraints?" Raddest Ho this side of Jersey #1 - MISS YOU OMG, is she okay? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gene03 0 #50 November 20, 2006 None stranger than me i guess. Damn. Have a good Thanksgiving. I guess asking for airfare would be a bit over the top?“The only fool bigger than the person who knows it all is the person who argues with him. Stanislaw Jerzy Lec quotes (Polish writer, poet and satirist 1906-1966) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
