...Smoking a turkey, of course!
Actually, we've never done it before. So as a trial run, I will be smoking a turkey on Monday the 25th. I am NOT a grill or smoker aficionado by any stretch of the imagination, but I am having a friend help me. So it should be an interesting process, hopefully without burns or firetrucks. Mainly, we need to work out the timing of smoking this size of a bird. The internet research so far is conflicting on the temperatures and smoking times. And there will be the added benefit of being able to post info and pictures here before Thanksgiving Day, so that someone else can benefit from my experience.
We are teaming up with some friends here in Memphis since our families are all far away. Some of these items will be made by said friends.
The rest of the menu:
Sage & Sausage Dressing
Grilled Brussel Sprouts with Chantrelles
Fresh Cranberry Relish (The Holy Grail of Holiday foods for me, I've been trying to recreate some that I had years ago with varying degrees of success)
Gravy or a different relish for the turkey (still haven't decided yet)
Salad
Rolls or Salt & Pepper Biscuits (likely the later)
Pumpkin Pie with Pecan Crust (there was a specific request to avoid using wheat flour)
Pumpkin Spoon Bread (possibly)
And I leave you with this delightful tune.
Actually, we've never done it before. So as a trial run, I will be smoking a turkey on Monday the 25th. I am NOT a grill or smoker aficionado by any stretch of the imagination, but I am having a friend help me. So it should be an interesting process, hopefully without burns or firetrucks. Mainly, we need to work out the timing of smoking this size of a bird. The internet research so far is conflicting on the temperatures and smoking times. And there will be the added benefit of being able to post info and pictures here before Thanksgiving Day, so that someone else can benefit from my experience.
We are teaming up with some friends here in Memphis since our families are all far away. Some of these items will be made by said friends.
The rest of the menu:
Sage & Sausage Dressing
Grilled Brussel Sprouts with Chantrelles
Fresh Cranberry Relish (The Holy Grail of Holiday foods for me, I've been trying to recreate some that I had years ago with varying degrees of success)
Gravy or a different relish for the turkey (still haven't decided yet)
Salad
Rolls or Salt & Pepper Biscuits (likely the later)
Pumpkin Pie with Pecan Crust (there was a specific request to avoid using wheat flour)
Pumpkin Spoon Bread (possibly)
And I leave you with this delightful tune.
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