Discussion Thread -> "Thanksgiving" Throwdown (Entries and Quality ON TOPIC *CLEAN* Discussion Only)

[DerHusker]

Thanksgiving Turkey

Please accept this as my entry into the “Thanksgiving” Throwdown.

Here are my plated shots.







Here’s my “Money Shot” Below (Entry Pic)



Details of this cook can be seen here: http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showthread.php?p=2714112#post2714112

 

[aawa]

I was conned into entering this, but here is my entry!

Full spread thread link here. http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showthread.php?p=2714438&posted=1#post2714438

 

[deguerre]

Look up "bite through" in the dictionary, and there that pic is...

 

[Fat Woody]

Here we go, both feet into the throwdown fire!

All ingredients assembled for brine (minus the kosher salt, apple juice and sugar):

Into the pool with about a quart of H20 to dissolve the 1 C kosher salt and 3/4 C sugar and steep the chilies. Once that's done, added 2 cans frozen AJ concentrate and topped off the water to 10 QTS., just fit in a 12 QT container with the 21 LB turkey! Brined in the fridge for 48 hrs.

The Pre-Op bird shot:

The Post-Op shot:

Corn bread for oyster dressing:

We made a (mostly) root veggie gratin with golden beets, butternut squash, parsnips and rutabaga:

Oysters ready for smoking:

Smoked oyster dressing, polish sausage with kraut and the finished gratin:

The finished bird:

My plate (and TD entry shot) - not enough room for the sausage or the garlic mashed potatoes & gravy!

Thanks for lookin' and good luck fellow TD farkers!

 

[Bluesman]

I'm lost at the Polish sausage and kraut.............:shock:

 

[Fat Woody]

^^And I can't get past your avatar! :shock: It's a traditional part of my wife's family's Polish TG!! The sausage and kraut, not your avatar!!

 

[CharredApron]

Please accept this as my official entry.

Eggs Benedict made from the Thanksgiving Ham I cured and smoked.



Close-up ham shot!



And my Polling pick if you please!



Thanks for looking, now I've got to tend to the split pea and ham soup currently on the cooker!

Jed

 

[dupemaster]

I didn't to any prep pics this time, but here is my entry.

The 12 lb Turkey was done in the UDS. I spached it and hung it. Cranked the heat to 350.
Turkey pieces...


Here is my entry pic.

 

[oifmarine2003]

Here is my entry for the Thanksgiving TD.
The cook thread is here:
http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showthread.php?t=176539

In all the chaos that is thanksgiving, I didn't get a plated shot so I apologize.
Please use this as my official entry photo.

 

[oifmarine2003]

Oopps. I missed the deadline by 39 minutes. Fark! I thought it was 7. I will take my Dilly Bar and sit in the corner.

 

[deguerre]

Shhhhhhhh...things have happened before and the poll hasn't gone up yet. Besides, I LOVE deviled eggs...

 

[Ron_L]

Oopps. I missed the deadline by 39 minutes. Fark! I thought it was 7. I will take my Dilly Bar and sit in the corner.

Shhhhhhhh...things have happened before and the poll hasn't gone up yet. Besides, I LOVE deviled eggs...

Sorry, Chris... This one is a wrap. And I love deviled eggs, too.

Poll later this morning.

 

[deguerre]

Oh well. Good effort though. :thumb:

 

[boogiesnap]

those are all some awesome entries. thanks everyone for sharing, i enjoyed seeing.

 

[deguerre]

Yah, I can't wait for the poll to go up so I can see all these in one big pronfest post.

 

[code3rrt]

Yes, yes, yes..........some mighty fine looking feasts here!!!!

KC