Bears’ 2015 Thanksgiving

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Bearcarver

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Bears’ 2015 Thanksgiving 

OK—WE had our 2015 Thanksgiving Dinner at Bear Jr’s Den again.
He has plenty of room, and his Wife’s Parents & Sister were staying the weekend (from Jersey).

Mrs Bear made some of the things I noted below, and Bear Jr Smoked the Turkey.
I gave him a pack of Mad Hunky Poultry Brine, and he soaked the 20 pound Turkey over night in that.
That stuff is the only brine we ever used that doesn’t leave any Salt flavor on or in the Bird Meat !!
He Smoked it at 300° to 320° for 5.5 hours, until it was @ 168° IT, and it was really Juicy!!
Best Tasting Turkey we Ever Had !!

The Captions below explain most of what’s in the Pics.

Thanks For Stopping By,

Bear




Two Pumpkin Pies Mrs Bear made to take along to Bear Jr’s house:
http://s836.photobucket.com/user/Bearcarver_2009/media/DSCN2098.jpg.html




And some Personal Size Pineapple Upside Down Cakes by Mrs Bear:
She also made the Bacon Wrapped Brussel Sprouts & the Stuffing.
http://s836.photobucket.com/user/Bearcarver_2009/media/DSCN2099.jpg.html




Bear Jr said the Turkey was shivering, and he felt bad for him, so he turned the heat on:
http://s836.photobucket.com/user/Bearcarver_2009/media/unnamed-2.jpg.html




And the Game Begins:
http://s836.photobucket.com/user/Bearcarver_2009/media/unnamed-3.jpg.html




Beautiful 20 pound Bird Bear Jr Smoked in his Big Green Egg:
http://s836.photobucket.com/user/Bearcarver_2009/media/DSCN2103.jpg.html




Big Bird ready for consumption:
http://s836.photobucket.com/user/Bearcarver_2009/media/DSCN2105.jpg.html




Pit-Boss Diesel is guarding the Windows:
http://s836.photobucket.com/user/Bearcarver_2009/media/DSCN2104.jpg.html




Left to right, Mashed Taters, Stuffed Mushrooms, Mashed Sweet Taters under Marshmallows, Bacon Wrapped Brussel Sprouts,
and Turkey. (And a couple Gravy Boats):
http://s836.photobucket.com/user/Bearcarver_2009/media/DSCN2107.jpg.html




Continued Left to Right from Turkey, Stuffing, more Stuffed Mushrooms, and Green Bean Casserole (Rolls not shown):
http://s836.photobucket.com/user/Bearcarver_2009/media/DSCN2106.jpg.html




Desserts (Pies); Coconut Custard, Apple, Pumpkin:
http://s836.photobucket.com/user/Bearcarver_2009/media/DSCN2110.jpg.html




After Dinner, I took a couple Pics of Bear Jr’s Collection of Headmounts. They look small because I had to back up to get 3 in one Pic:
http://s836.photobucket.com/user/Bearcarver_2009/media/DSCN2108.jpg.html




11 Pointer on the opposite wall from the other 3:
http://s836.photobucket.com/user/Bearcarver_2009/media/DSCN2109.jpg.html
 
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Nice looking meal, Bear!!! That 20lbr looks like the perfect fit for the BGE. Hope you had an enjoyable gathering with the family...I have no doubt the food was GREAT!!!

Eric
 
Nice looking meal and Deer mounts.  I love Pineapple upside down cake. and those mini's really look good as well as the punkin pie.

Beautiful color on that bird. You tell BJ  I said that was one of the best looking birds I've seen.   A really great and special time

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Gary
 
Uh Oh    I see Bear claws and an electric knife !!!!

Gary
 
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Tasty spread Bear! Happy Holidays!
Thank You Case!!

You guys have Great Holidays Too!!

Bear
 
Nice looking meal, Bear!!! That 20lbr looks like the perfect fit for the BGE. Hope you had an enjoyable gathering with the family...I have no doubt the food was GREAT!!!

Eric
Thanks Eric!!

We did have a Great time & the Vittles were Very Good.

Thanks for stopping in!!

Bear
 
Nice looking meal and Deer mounts.  I love Pineapple upside down cake. and those mini's really look good as well as the punkin pie.

Beautiful color on that bird. You tell BJ  I said that was one of the best looking birds I've seen.   A really great and special time

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Gary
Thanks Gary!!

I'll tell him---He'll love hearing that came from you!! 
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And Thanks for the Point !!

Bear
 
Great time I am sure. Everything looks great. Food, mounts, house.

Perfect.
 
All of that looked wonderful! It's hard to beat good food, great family, and memorable visits! This time of year is great!
Thank You CB !!

I completely agree!!

Bear
I'm glad you had a great thanksgiving with your family!
Thanks Steve!!

It was Great !

It wasn't long ago, I was in the Hospital 28 days, with Thanksgiving in the middle of that span.

This was a lot more Fun!!

Bear
 
Bear Looks great!! Merry Christmas and Happy new year to you and your family 

A full smoker is a happy smoker 

DS
 
 
That looks great Bear I have to stop looking at these smoked birds.I roasted mine.Thanks for sharing

Richie

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Great time I am sure. Everything looks great. Food, mounts, house.

Perfect.
Thanks Adam!!

Bear Jr & his wife do a Great Job!!  They also have taken over Christmas Eve for my side of the Family, and have been doing a Great Job.

Bear
 
It looks like a wonderful day Bear.  Thank you for sharing.

Brian 
Thank You Brian!! It really was.

Bear
 
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