Second Thanksgiving ideas

daninnewjersey · 11-27-2012, 09:14 AM

Long story short....had to go to the wife's brother's house 3 hrs. away for Thanksgiving. Planning a second one this weekend at our place for those that couldn't make the trip. Everyone is on turkey overload and looking for something else as a main course.

So....I thought I'd ask the very knowledgeable crew on here for ideas on what to serve (I'll be smoking it of course). I'd appreciate whatever ideas you could share...

aawa · 11-27-2012, 09:23 AM

Pork Loin! The cost for pork loin isnt too outrageous. It is dericious and easy to cook and goes well with just about anything!

Skidder · 11-27-2012, 09:32 AM

I too agree on a large brined pork loin with PatioDaddios cranberry/orange bbq sauce. Pork loin can feed the masses on the cheap but still taste outstanding.
http://www.patiodaddiobbq.com/2011/1...bbq-sauce.html

HeSmellsLikeSmoke · 11-27-2012, 09:34 AM

Lamb is another good choice.

fingerlickin' · 11-27-2012, 10:06 AM

Double smoked ham, or prime rib.

I made both ham and turkey for Thanksgiving and the ham blew the turkey out of the water.

aawa · 11-27-2012, 10:22 AM

Skidder that cranberry-orange bbq sauce from patio daddy sounds like it would go great with a pork tenderloin. I am going to have to give that a try soon!

Skidder · 11-27-2012, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by HeSmellsLikeSmoke

Lamb is another good choice.

Lamb is expensive around here.

Skidder · 11-27-2012, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by aawa

Skidder that cranberry-orange bbq sauce from patio daddy sounds like it would go great with a pork tenderloin. I am going to have to give that a try soon!

I did a regular brinded and smoked pork loin for my buddys reception party and it was the hit of the party he and a few other relayed back to me

Igotgas · 11-27-2012, 11:52 AM

+ 1 for prime rib here. That is my plan for Christmas

daninnewjersey · 11-27-2012, 01:21 PM

Thanks guys for all the great ideas. Leaning towards pork loin but not final yet. I'd appreciate any other ideas you could share.....

Skidder · 11-27-2012, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by daninnewjersey

Thanks guys for all the great ideas. Leaning towards pork loin but not final yet. I'd appreciate any other ideas you could share.....

You can feed a lot of ppl and have a delicious meal for a decent price with the loin. I would brine it for a few hours so you can make sure it's moist. I do mine to a finished internal temp of about 145 to 147 as to not over cook.

Skidder · 11-27-2012, 01:37 PM

Whoops double post. Removed

WineMaster · 11-27-2012, 01:42 PM

Cut a loin into 3" thick chops brine em up and smoke some thick stuffed chops.

Tonybel · 11-27-2012, 02:04 PM

Prime rib.

Skidder · 11-27-2012, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Tonybel

Prime rib.

Pricey when feeding the masses

11-27-2012, 09:14 AM	#1
daninnewjersey is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 01-01-11 Location: Southern NJ Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Second Thanksgiving ideas Long story short....had to go to the wife's brother's house 3 hrs. away for Thanksgiving. Planning a second one this weekend at our place for those that couldn't make the trip. Everyone is on turkey overload and looking for something else as a main course. So....I thought I'd ask the very knowledgeable crew on here for ideas on what to serve (I'll be smoking it of course). I'd appreciate whatever ideas you could share... __________________ Proud owner of 4 VERY ugly drum smokers....

11-27-2012, 09:23 AM	#2
aawa is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 07-03-12 Location: Virginia Beach Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Pork Loin! The cost for pork loin isnt too outrageous. It is dericious and easy to cook and goes well with just about anything! __________________ Weber Mini WSM x2 Weber 22.5in OTG x2 Weber Touch and Go Performer *Sublime Smoke UDS* Maverick ET-732 World's Fastest Blue Thermapen *

11-27-2012, 09:34 AM	#4
HeSmellsLikeSmoke somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 04-02-07 Location: Warren, Vermont Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Lamb is another good choice. __________________ Jim - Another transplanted Texan Former KCBS CBJ Large and Medium Big Green Eggs , Black 18.5" WSM, Blue Weber Performer - Stainless, Green Weber OTG Kettle , Brinkmann SnP Pro, and a Stainless UDS. One retired Portable Kitchen grill. Red Thermapen, Maverick ET-73, EdgePro Apex Sharpener. Avatar is the original 1951 Weber Kettle

11-27-2012, 10:06 AM	#5
fingerlickin' Babbling Farker Join Date: 07-08-10 Location: Boyertown, PA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Double smoked ham, or prime rib. I made both ham and turkey for Thanksgiving and the ham blew the turkey out of the water. __________________ Jason "I can get a good look at a T-bone by sticking my head up a bull's a$$, but I'd rather take a butcher's word for it". - Tommy Callahan III XL Big Green Egg, 22.5 Weber OTS, WSJ Gold/Mini WSM, 18" & 22" WSM Flyers Orange Thermapen WAEFAY...WWGALD???

11-27-2012, 10:22 AM	#6
aawa is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 07-03-12 Location: Virginia Beach Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Skidder that cranberry-orange bbq sauce from patio daddy sounds like it would go great with a pork tenderloin. I am going to have to give that a try soon! __________________ Weber Mini WSM x2 Weber 22.5in OTG x2 Weber Touch and Go Performer *Sublime Smoke UDS* Maverick ET-732 World's Fastest Blue Thermapen *

11-27-2012, 09:32 AM	#3
Skidder Babbling Farker Join Date: 02-02-08 Location: Westfield,Ma. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I too agree on a large brined pork loin with PatioDaddios cranberry/orange bbq sauce. Pork loin can feed the masses on the cheap but still taste outstanding. http://www.patiodaddiobbq.com/2011/1...bbq-sauce.html

11-27-2012, 11:52 AM	#9
Igotgas is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 12-14-10 Location: Orangevale California Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	+ 1 for prime rib here. That is my plan for Christmas __________________ Chad Gator Pit (Holy Smokees) Custom built Propane Offset Smoker Rescued Red MasterTouch - 1998 Smoky Joe - 1984 (My Little Girls) Ranch Kettle X2- 2008 With Brother Marty Leach's Handles and 1991 CL find. SS Weber Performer X 2

11-27-2012, 01:21 PM	#10
daninnewjersey is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 01-01-11 Location: Southern NJ Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Thanks guys for all the great ideas. Leaning towards pork loin but not final yet. I'd appreciate any other ideas you could share..... __________________ Proud owner of 4 VERY ugly drum smokers....

11-27-2012, 01:37 PM	#12
Skidder Babbling Farker Join Date: 02-02-08 Location: Westfield,Ma. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Whoops double post. Removed Last edited by Skidder; 11-27-2012 at 01:43 PM.. Reason: double post

11-27-2012, 01:42 PM	#13
WineMaster Babbling Farker Join Date: 01-16-07 Location: Southern MN Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Cut a loin into 3" thick chops brine em up and smoke some thick stuffed chops. __________________ Dan MJH From Backyard Bomber BBQ ---- X 2 Junior & Stretch 22.5 Weber Kettle Blue Thermopen Comp Team Wine & Swine This is funner than chuckin rocks at a sign. John Godwin (Duck Dynasty) Last edited by WineMaster; 11-27-2012 at 02:25 PM..

11-27-2012, 02:04 PM	#14
Tonybel Take a breath! Join Date: 02-29-12 Location: Southern California Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Prime rib. __________________ WSM 18.5 , Weber one touch Gold 22.5, Charbroil Gas Grill, Blue Performer , Smokey Joe