Turkey Day
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Printed Date: January-11-2025 at 1:31am
Topic: Turkey Day
Posted By: Okie Boarder
Subject: Turkey Day
Date Posted: November-17-2010 at 1:10pm
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So, since Thanksgiving is coming up and Christmas is right around the corner, I thought I'd start a similar thread to the Beer (and BBQ) one.
So, what are the plans for the holidays? For Thanksgiving we're going to brine and smoke a turkey. We're planning the same for Christmas dinner (in-laws are coming for a visit). Any fun recipes, tips or techniques to share? Also, when the in-laws come, they're bringing some deer meat. We'll either have a roast or some backstrap to work with. Has anyone brined deer? Recipes? Of course, we'll have to post pictures once cooking time comes. |
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Posted By: eric lavine
Date Posted: November-17-2010 at 1:16pm
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deep fry a turkey in the garage ------------- "the things you own will start to own you" |
Posted By: 75 Tique
Date Posted: November-17-2010 at 1:20pm
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Eric, sounds good but who is going to carve it since you are no longer allowed to use sharp objects? ------------- _____________ “So, how was your weekend?” “Well, let me see…sun burn, stiff neck, screwed up back, assorted aches and pains….yup, my weekend was great, thanks for asking.” |
Posted By: Okie Boarder
Date Posted: November-17-2010 at 1:34pm
By the way, last year I did a fried turkey and a turkey on the smoker I had brined. The smoked turkey was all but gone. That should tell you how good the smoked one turned out. |
Posted By: Waterdog
Date Posted: November-17-2010 at 2:43pm
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I'm going to crash Okies party. I know it will be worth the drive!!! ------------- - waterdog - http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=3896&sort=&pagenum=2&yrstart=1978&yrend=1978" rel="nofollow - 78 Ski Tique |
Posted By: SN206
Date Posted: November-17-2010 at 7:55pm
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Going to the lake to ski, smoking a brisket and turkey while we're on the water. ------------- ...those who have fallen and those who will. |
Posted By: Okie Boarder
Date Posted: November-17-2010 at 10:27pm
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Andy,
You're welcome to come. We'll put some extra seats at the table for you and your family. 
Ryan, Skiing huh? At Murray? What is the water temp getting to be now? |
Posted By: OverMyHead
Date Posted: November-17-2010 at 11:04pm
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Eric, have you put the fire department on alert. I have seen some videos of those deep fyers. ------------- For thousands of years men have felt the irresistible urge to go to sea, and many of them died. Things got better after they invented boats. 1987 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: LaurelLakeSkier
Date Posted: November-18-2010 at 12:23am
Shot him last weekend.....he'll go in the smoker on Thanksgiving day. ------------- The world is full of youth—what we need is a fountain of smart! |
Posted By: SN206
Date Posted: November-18-2010 at 12:25am
61 deg., but it's going to freeze tonight so it will like;ly be cooler, by then. Drysuits and hot showers work well. Glad I'm not winterizing this year. We're skiing Christmas and New Years too if you guys wanna come down. ------------- ...those who have fallen and those who will. |
Okie Boarder wrote:Posted By: jbear
Date Posted: November-18-2010 at 2:04am
Why am I not surprised? BTW Larry...LOL on the sharp objects. Just the regular turkey feast for us but this year we are gonna have it at Church. Always have wanted to go there and help put the meal together and then enjoy it with people who might otherweise be alone for the day. Fiends from Canada just came in tonite and they will join us. Lookin' forward to the day. john ------------- "Loud pipes save lives" AdamT sez "I'm Canadian and a beaver lover myself"... |
Posted By: eric lavine
Date Posted: November-18-2010 at 9:19am
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remember the episode where i burned a hole in the bottem of the clam steamer? heat and sharp objects seem to be a problem. I really did get arrested, handcuffed and taken in for starting my brothers front yard on fire one time. maybe it has something to do with alcohol ------------- "the things you own will start to own you" |
Posted By: Okie Boarder
Date Posted: November-18-2010 at 4:33pm
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Ryan,
Your water has stayed a bit warmer up there. We got down to around 55* a couple weekends ago. I might take you up on your offer if we feel like making a little road trip. I would love to be able to say I was on the water in January (New Years). You share that dry suit? |
Posted By: Okie Boarder
Date Posted: November-18-2010 at 4:35pm
Mark, That's a good looking bird. What are your plans as far as prep and cooking? Brine? Spices?, etc. Is the meat much different from a wild turkey than store bought? |
Posted By: Okie Boarder
Date Posted: November-18-2010 at 4:36pm
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john,
That sounds like a fun day. We're probably going to serve somewhere next year with the boys either on Thanksgiving or Christmas...or maybe both. |
Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: November-18-2010 at 6:10pm
I'd share my girlfriend before my drysuit. ------------- |
Posted By: Okie Boarder
Date Posted: November-18-2010 at 7:08pm
NSA? |
Posted By: LaurelLakeSkier
Date Posted: November-18-2010 at 11:27pm
------------- The world is full of youth—what we need is a fountain of smart! |
Posted By: Keeganino
Date Posted: November-19-2010 at 12:53am
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Looking good! Our local grocery store had turkeys for .39$ a pound so I bought a 20 pounder even though we are not hosting thangsgiving here. Planning to brine it, inject it, and smoke it this weekend. Probably make my stuffing out of the usual 50/50 mixture of tortilla chip crumbs and local chorizo.
Oakie you have started a fun CCF tradition here with the food threads. This site may interest some of you guys. My cousin from New York is trying to get his new show off the ground. You can watch episodes and learn more at http://beernationshow.com/ - BeerNationShow.com ------------- "working on these old boats may not be cost effective but as it shows its what it brings into your life that matters" -Roger http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4897" rel="nofollow - 1973 Skier |
Posted By: Okie Boarder
Date Posted: November-19-2010 at 12:22pm
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Mark,
Have you ever tried brining? I did it for the first time last year and I love it. It makes the meat come out so much more moist. I've done the bacon thing before and that definitely helps. I agree, keeping a good temperature going in the cold is always tough. Do you use just charcoal or do you throw any dry wood chunks in there? Keegan, That stuffing sounds pretty good. You brine AND inject? That link looks pretty cool...I'll spend some time looking through it. |
Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: November-19-2010 at 12:34pm
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I think I will finally pull my boat out of the lake, clean it up real quick (and I mean quick) and stick it in the barn. ------------- |
Posted By: Keeganino
Date Posted: November-19-2010 at 1:02pm
Yep brine inject and rub. Just the way she likes it.  ------------- "working on these old boats may not be cost effective but as it shows its what it brings into your life that matters" -Roger http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4897" rel="nofollow - 1973 Skier |
Posted By: connorssons
Date Posted: November-19-2010 at 1:05pm
| My recipe for backstraps, take tinfoil 2 layers, lay pepper bacon crossways down full length of foil place whole strap on bacon cut strp all the way across half way through cut 1/4 in pats of butter and fill gap all the way across, sprinkle dry italian salad dressing generously down entire length, wrap bacon around and seal tinfoil cook on med temp for 20 min [grill] you will really enjoy this give it a try! Jeff |
Posted By: Okie Boarder
Date Posted: November-19-2010 at 5:46pm
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Posted By: Okie Boarder
Date Posted: November-19-2010 at 5:48pm
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Jeff,
That sounds good. Bacon wrapped goodness. Keegan, Is the injection really necessary after the brining? |
Posted By: Keeganino
Date Posted: November-19-2010 at 6:59pm
Is anything reeeeeeeeeeeeeeeally necessary? LOL I know its extreme, but I like those righteous pockets of spicy goodness that only comes from injection. This year I am going to use a mixture of pomegranate vinegar and tabasco chipotle as the injection. Already have the turkey in the brine and will smoke it tomorrow. I will let you know then if it was too much.  ------------- "working on these old boats may not be cost effective but as it shows its what it brings into your life that matters" -Roger http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4897" rel="nofollow - 1973 Skier |
Posted By: MartyMabe
Date Posted: November-19-2010 at 8:27pm
This gobbler was standing there! Tried to shoo him away to give him a fighting chance, but he wouldn't move. So I let him go. Just couldn't do it 
 ------------- 66 Skylark http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5041" rel="nofollow - 93 SN If you're not living in NC, you're just camping out! |
Posted By: OverMyHead
Date Posted: November-19-2010 at 8:32pm
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I almost ran one over on the way hoemfrom work yeaterday, 5 more in the ditch. Tempting. ------------- For thousands of years men have felt the irresistible urge to go to sea, and many of them died. Things got better after they invented boats. 1987 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: Keeganino
Date Posted: November-19-2010 at 11:01pm
Thats one way to tenderize it! ------------- "working on these old boats may not be cost effective but as it shows its what it brings into your life that matters" -Roger http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4897" rel="nofollow - 1973 Skier |
Posted By: OverMyHead
Date Posted: November-20-2010 at 12:57am
That is exactly what I was thinking! ------------- For thousands of years men have felt the irresistible urge to go to sea, and many of them died. Things got better after they invented boats. 1987 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: Okie Boarder
Date Posted: November-20-2010 at 3:18pm
| I'm doing a practice run on the brining this weekend. I got some pork thick pork chops last night and I brined them overnight in an apple cider and brown sugar brine. I put a brown sugar and savory spice rub on them and we're grilling them at a friend's house. Should be yummy! |
Posted By: Keeganino
Date Posted: November-20-2010 at 6:11pm
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Sounds great! My bird is just about done! ------------- "working on these old boats may not be cost effective but as it shows its what it brings into your life that matters" -Roger http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4897" rel="nofollow - 1973 Skier |
Posted By: SN206
Date Posted: November-21-2010 at 3:52am
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Change of plans. Won't be skiing on Turkey Day. Dad had a stroke. Flying to Tampa / Lakeland in the morning. ------------- ...those who have fallen and those who will. |
Posted By: OverMyHead
Date Posted: November-21-2010 at 4:01am
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Thoughts and prayers are with you both. ------------- For thousands of years men have felt the irresistible urge to go to sea, and many of them died. Things got better after they invented boats. 1987 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: SN206
Date Posted: November-21-2010 at 4:06am
Thank You ------------- ...those who have fallen and those who will. |
Posted By: MartyMabe
Date Posted: November-21-2010 at 11:42am
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Ryan, Praying for your dad and family. Keep us posted. Be safe traveling. ------------- 66 Skylark http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5041" rel="nofollow - 93 SN If you're not living in NC, you're just camping out! |
Posted By: Keeganino
Date Posted: November-21-2010 at 3:09pm
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Ryan sorry to hear that. Prayers from our family to yours. ------------- "working on these old boats may not be cost effective but as it shows its what it brings into your life that matters" -Roger http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4897" rel="nofollow - 1973 Skier |
Posted By: Okie Boarder
Date Posted: November-22-2010 at 3:18pm
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Ryan,
We'll keep y'all in our prayers, as well. Keep us posted on how he's doing. |
Posted By: Okie Boarder
Date Posted: November-22-2010 at 3:20pm
| The pork chops turned out awesome, by the way. I forgot to take any pictures. I'll definitely have some pictures of the food this week, though. |
Posted By: SN206
Date Posted: November-22-2010 at 3:26pm
Just spoke to him. Seems so far, the only ill affect of the stroke is a slight speech impediment. Doctor says there may be more unseen affect, but so far that is it. Thanks for prayers. ------------- ...those who have fallen and those who will. |
Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: November-22-2010 at 3:30pm
NSA roast beef? ------------- |
Posted By: Okie Boarder
Date Posted: November-22-2010 at 3:45pm
Is that where you've been lately Hollywood? No wonder you've been so quiet. 
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Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: November-22-2010 at 5:44pm
Ryan, Best wishes and prayers for you dad from the Brainard family. ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: Okie Boarder
Date Posted: December-06-2010 at 11:57pm
OK, here's my pictures and the scoop on the set up. I brined with the same brine as last year. It is a nice combination of fruit, fruit juice, savory and aromatic herbs that turns out really good. The bird was then filled (not stuffed) with some apple, celery, carrot and onion all coated with olive oil and savory herbs. The drip pan is set up with similar items plus some chicken stock and white wine. The dripping are used for gravy after cooking and can be done as an aus jus style or thick gravy style. The bird was brined for about 14-16 hours, then cooked on the smoker. It turned out very good. Of course, no meal would be complete without some good beer and wine.
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Posted By: LaurelLakeSkier
Date Posted: December-07-2010 at 1:05am
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That is a good looking bird! Does your smoker burn charcoal? How much time did it spend in the smoker? ------------- The world is full of youth—what we need is a fountain of smart! |
Posted By: Okie Boarder
Date Posted: December-07-2010 at 1:11am
| I have a smoker with the offset fire box and I burn wood...split log. It was on the smoker for about 7 hours. |
Posted By: Keeganino
Date Posted: December-07-2010 at 1:42am
Nice work Andy! My bird suffered a similar fate...
 ------------- "working on these old boats may not be cost effective but as it shows its what it brings into your life that matters" -Roger http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4897" rel="nofollow - 1973 Skier |
Posted By: kapla
Date Posted: December-07-2010 at 11:52am
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looks delicuis you guys!!!
I will come with my christmas recipe soon!!! cheers Kapla ------------- <a href="">1992 ski nautique |