Ref; Not the usual Thanksgiving ideas!

[TomKnollRFV]

I'm just curious what people do beyond Turkey. We long ago started doing a ham or beef roast and turkey <also 16 people to feed, now not so many, but we still do both>.

Any one do some thing not the normal? I'd love to hear about it.

 

[HalfSmoked]

Usually we do turkey and ham then there could also be a deer roast or wild goose usually these 2 would be smoked not the turkey or the ham. Mash taters and gravy, string bean casserole, max and cheese, succotash and sauerkraut. Yup sauerkraut is a local thing here and always when you have turkey. A crouse the desserts pies and cakes all home made.

Warren

 

[hillbillyrkstr]

Tom,

I have been doing thanksgiving the past few years since my mom passed. Ive smoked and then sv a prime rib the last two years. Not sure what I’m gonna do this year. Maybe I’ll throw a Swanson turkey dinner on the table and blow the families mind.

Scott

 

[Scott Eisenbraun]

Inject a turkey and hot smoke it for Thanksgiving. Next day I do an 8 or 9lb prime rib for 7 people. After doing a chuck roast SV, last week, I will probably do that to the PR and reverse sear on the Yoder. With the leftovers, we have hot prime rib sandwiches with jus.

 

[pit of despair]

What's Her Name will do the traditional turkey for her/daughter/daughter in law/grandaughters. I will opt for smoked lamb shanks or duck for son/son in law/ me.
Teddy

 

[motocrash]

If frying a turkey,I pop in a spiral sliced ham in after the turkey for 10-15 mins until the edges resemble cooked bacon.Deelicious!

 

[RickNessly]

Last year I did a Turkey...was real careful...brined, etc...in full candor...it sucked. I have no idea what I did wrong, but it was our first Thanksgiving in 20 years at our house. (we always went up north to the in-laws)

So...this year, we are having Thanksgiving day at home again and I suggested I would try the Turkey again...but...momma said maybe not...you can't screw up holiday meals.

So...she was thinking I could smoke prime rib (really hard to mess it up and we will be having Turkey the next day at the in laws anyway). I liked that idea, but I'm also looking for other sides. I'm thinking green bean casserole, stuffing...but, looking for other ideas as well...any good ideas?

 

[buzzy]

.I liked that idea, but I'm also looking for other sides. I'm thinking green bean casserole, stuffing...but, looking for other ideas as well...any good ideas?

. To bad about ur turkey. I’ve been smoking one for the last 6 yrs. We make most normal side but have added some that r a little different. Everybody enjoys. Like BBQ green beans & stuffing BALLS. Way better than normal stuffing

 

[TomKnollRFV]

Tom,

I have been doing thanksgiving the past few years since my mom passed. Ive smoked and then sv a prime rib the last two years. Not sure what I’m gonna do this year. Maybe I’ll throw a Swanson turkey dinner on the table and blow the families mind.

Scott

Scott. I hope if you do that, we get pictures of you having it thrown at you ;)

I know when my grandpa was around up north, they did venison etc. Personally I can't stand turkey except for the crispy skin. I'm going to brine the ham <probably starting the 1st, take out the 18th/19th and then smoke>.. I refuse to not have ham now. <The leftover ham is the best part!>

 

[RickNessly]

I'm sure I'll do turkey again...but, hard to compete with Grandma's turkey...she's been doing it for 50+ years...

I'll look up the Alton Brown recipe...good tip

I've only tried once...I like turkey, but would rather do other meats when I fire up the smoker...so maybe it's one of those things I just don't get enough trials at.

I can actually do whole chickens really well...you would think they would be similar.

 

[Hungariantom]

If frying a turkey,I pop in a spiral sliced ham in after the turkey for 10-15 mins until the edges resemble cooked bacon.Deelicious!

On that same path....try a deep fried boston butt after you get done with the turkey. I actually found the recipe on the instructions for one of my turkey fryers. It's been awhile since I've done it but should be 8 1/2 to 9 minutes a #. I usually do one that is 6-8#. They are delicious and make for a nice change.

 

[HalfSmoked]

Emeril Lagasse has a good one too.

Warren

 

[motocrash]

I'll look up the Alton Brown recipe...good tip

+1 on the AB brine.It is my go to for poultry also.Makes a bird citrusy and juicy as it can be...

 

[indaswamp]

I am usually @ the duck camp for Thanksgiving. I've thrown an nutria on the pit a time or two. and by pit I'm referring to a piece of rebar nailed into the ground surrounded with hot coals and covered with a 55 gallon barrel. simple but effective.

 

[ravenclan]

baked turkey for years till I got into smoking then about nine years ago I did a deep fried turkey and now that's the only way I do the turkey. last year I also did a ham since we had more friends and family over. this year we are having even more friends over so I am going to do the same as last year. as far as side the normal things greenbean casserole,corn,mashed potatoes,and so on.
thinking i may smoke some potatoes this year and also a couple of fatties for some snacking foods plus the veggie and meat and cheese trays.
also make some cherry and blueberry cheese cake.

 

[ristau5741]

2 years ago I did a brisket, made some home made baked beans, chile cornbread, and okra and tomatoes... Yum, never go back to that turkey stuff again.....

 

[TomKnollRFV]

I am usually @ the duck camp for Thanksgiving. I've thrown an nutria on the pit a time or two. and by pit I'm referring to a piece of rebar nailed into the ground surrounded with hot coals and covered with a 55 gallon barrel. simple but effective.

You know I've seen Nutria, good eating I read. Is it true?

Also mm brisket for Turkey Day...that isn't a bad idea..

 

[indaswamp]

We call nutria "swamp pork" At da camp. White and light pink meat. Very similar to rabbit. Makes a great stew, and pretty damn good mock pulled pork.

 

[texomakid]

Yep I'm doing a practice run on the Turkey this weekend. I love the challenge. To be honest I prefer a good smoked ham or Prime Rib for a holiday meal. Any type of BBQ would be a hit with my bunch. A lot of folks brag on the fried Turkeys but I've never fried a turkey (yet.......)

 

[ravenclan]