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What's Your Thanksgiving Menu This Year?

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  1. powerpig

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    #1 powerpig, Nov 20, 2011
    Here at Powerpig Manor, we've scaled it back it bit this year.

    Entrees:

    Ter-Duc-Hen
    Whole Turkey Breast
    Tea brined Duck
    Prime Rib Roast
    Cajun Rubbed Pork Loin

    Sides:

    Smoked Sweet Potatoes with Candied Cayenne Pecans
    Garlic Mashed Potatoes with Goat Cheese
    Oyster Cornbread Dressing
    Wild Rice & Sausage Stuffing
    Portabello Dressing
    Fresh Cranberry Citrus Relish
    Fresh Stir Fried Green Beans with Ham Hock Seasoning

    Dessert:

    Whatever the guests bring as I'm going to be to tired to worry about it. :)
     
  2. Nurburgringer

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    #2 Nurburgringer, Nov 21, 2011
    whoa, what time is dinner!?!?!
    How many will be feasting on all that??

    We're driving to the folks in Jersey Wed, thurs I'll be doing most of the cooking for 5:
    - Prime Rib roast (I would have picked leg of lamb, but mom and wife overrulled)
    - smoked turkey breast (Amish market)
    - Corn Pone, my favorite side: mix 1 can of creamed corn, 1 can of reg kernels, drained, melted stick butter, 8oz sour cream, pack of cornbread mix, S&P, optional extras (bacon, cheese, chives, jalapenos, etc) then pour in a heated cast iron skillet and bake at 375ish for 40 minutes or until set and golden brown on top. YUM!
    - homemade cran sauce
    - pumpkin crab soup
    - Brussels sprouts blanched then browned with onions and guanciale
    - oyster stuffing
    - wife's pumpkin ginger spice cupcakes
    - pumpkin pie (from Amish market)

    damn now I'm hungry!!!!
     
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    #3 Jedi, Nov 21, 2011
    Boring old usual stuff this year....like every year. I don't even like turkey.

    :(

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  4. powerpig

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    #4 powerpig, Nov 21, 2011
    I did pick up a Kosher Turkey if that makes you feel any better.
     
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    #5 It's Ross, Nov 21, 2011
    What time shall we be there?
     
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    #6 It's Ross, Nov 21, 2011
    We are guests this year so who knows.
    Wifey is baking pies to bring, all from scratch, Cherry, Apple, Pecan and Pumpkin(our jack-o-lantern actually will be the pie). I suspect her pies are reason for the invite.
     
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    #7 speedy_sam, Nov 22, 2011
    Roast Chicken
    Steamed Veggies

    Or might 'cue some Pork slice Korean style :D
     
  8. velocetwo

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    #8 velocetwo, Nov 22, 2011

    OK quick question then the menu

    Has anyone ever had a Tur Duck hen that they really enjoyed? Only heard disappointment.

    Menu

    Figs wrapped in prosciutto w honey on the BBQ

    Red pepper soup

    Brined & Roasted Turkey
    lightly mashed potatoes using a potato ricer
    Home made stuffing
    Broccoli, cauliflower, brussel sprout melody
    Green beans w pancetta

    Salad Greens , mandarins, avocado, sugar walnuts special dressing

    Cranberry

    Pumpkin pie
    Apple Pie
    Pecan tart
     
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    #9 darth550, Nov 22, 2011
    It's gonna be a Prime Rib dinner, probably traditional.
     
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    #10 Jdubbya, Nov 22, 2011
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    Thanksgiving is at my house but everyone chips in and brings most of the food. We'll have all the classics, nothing very fancy for my family...

    Deep fried turkey (my contribution)
    Dressing
    Sweet potatoes
    Mashed potatoes
    Green bean casserole
    Cranberries
    Pies, cakes and assorted snacks


    Gotta say I may have to try the Corn Porn Kurt listed above....that sounds great.... ;)
     
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    #11 SoCal1, Nov 22, 2011
    Same as last year

    Food Poisoning at the in laws again...
     
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    #12 Spasso, Nov 22, 2011
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    Fried Spam & Cheese sandwiches, grilled, and a bowl of Tomato Bisque with melted Jack cheese.

    Desert will be an endless supply of Choco Tacos..................................
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    #14 S Brake, Nov 23, 2011
    Fried turkey and pies. That's all that really matters.


    Question: Why isn't bacon part of the traditional thanksgiving feast? That needs to change.
     
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    #15 velocetwo, Nov 23, 2011
    Is he spraying pepper spray?
     
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    #16 wax, Nov 23, 2011
    Yeah, gives succotash a nice zing.
     
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    #17 velocetwo, Nov 23, 2011
    [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3oiywY_Nwbs[/ame]
     
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    #18 ChipG, Nov 23, 2011
    I have never had a fried turkey but was thinking about getting a fryer tomorrow, I have heard about this for years and people I know swear by it, is it really that much better fried?
     
  19. powerpig

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    #19 powerpig, Nov 23, 2011
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    I cooked one about seven years ago and it sucked. My guests requested it this year. That's why I'm doing the Turkey Breast as backup.

    I used to fry them in oil and it was a mess, but really good Turkey. Last year, I purchased a Char Broil infra red Fryer and it works great. No oil to mess with and the Turkey comes out great!
     
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    #20 joker57676, Nov 23, 2011
    Fried turkeys are really pretty excellent eating, but the Pig is right, they are a mess. I have been thinkig of picking up one of the infra red friers for a couple of years and just may pull the trigger now; glad to hear it actually works.

    Mark
     
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    #21 joker57676, Nov 23, 2011
    My menu this year:

    1) Brined turkey

    2) Mashed potatoes

    3) Homemade stuffing

    4) Mac 'n cheese

    5) Roasted squash

    6) Homemade Italian bread

    7) Stuffed mushrooms

    8) Stuffed clams

    9) Sausage bread, and

    10) Baked brie


    I'm sure I'm missing one or more items, but I cannot remember anything else now.

    Mark
     
  22. velocetwo

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    #22 velocetwo, Nov 23, 2011
    Easy to do once you have the set up. Peanut oil is good but $$$$ inject them the day before with some cajun mix smaller birds work well 10-14 lbs if you do one you can make a afternoon of it and do another 6 for friends, just plop them in one by one. wouldn't do it on a deck in case of overflow of oil, outside on lawn best.
     
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    #23 Spasso, Nov 23, 2011
    EVERYTHING is better with bacon, but, the Pigs get T-day off in exchange for X-mas........;)
     
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    #25 GuyIncognito, Nov 24, 2011
    mmmm mail me a slice :)
     
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