Talking Turkey

[clackamascoug]

Go to Scarborough fair. Parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme.

Kathy I'm lost, I said - though I knew she was sleeping.
I am leaving - I am leaving - though the fighter still remains.
I got up to wash my face.

[Art Vandelay]

Go to Scarborough fair. Parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme.

Simon & Garfunkel’s Greatest Hits was one of my favorite penny purchases from Columbia House or BMG. Was a great fall asleep soundtrack at night.

[Bo Diddley]

The YSA ward asked me to cook for their Thanksgiving meal again this year. I'll probably say yes. Last time I think I fit all 12 of these small breast packages on the smoker. I think I want to double that, or close to it. That would mean cooking two batches, and keeping the first batch warm for as long as it takes to cook. Does anyone see a problem with holding cooked turkey for a couple hours? Is it going to dry out?

Edit: Taking DH's advice, less meat will be needed when there are a ton of sides. I'll plan 1/3 pound cooked turkey per person. For 100 people, that is the equivalent of 18 of those 3# boneless breasts.

I planned for 1/3 pound, but really figured 1/4 pound was more likely. If I had cooked 12 turkey breasts instead of 18, I would have hit it spot on. Still, better to have too much than not enough.

The holding went great. I ended up having to cook the second batch at a higher temperature to get them to cook faster so they'd all be done on time. The first batch was a little better than the second batch accordingly, but I was the only person who really noticed. Plus, only three of those breasts were actually served up.

Appreciate the feedback and help!

[All-American]

I planned for 1/3 pound, but really figured 1/4 pound was more likely. If I had cooked 12 turkey breasts instead of 18, I would have hit it spot on. Still, better to have too much than not enough.

The holding went great. I ended up having to cook the second batch at a higher temperature to get them to cook faster so they'd all be done on time. The first batch was a little better than the second batch accordingly, but I was the only person who really noticed. Plus, only three of those breasts were actually served up.

Appreciate the feedback and help!

Nice. Good work!

[Jeff Lebowski]

OK folks. Let's hear your plans. We only have three of us this year (), so I am going to try to sous vide a couple of turkey breasts. Any of you done that before? I am excited to try it.

[smokymountainrain]

OK folks. Let's hear your plans. We only have three of us this year (), so I am going to try to sous vide a couple of turkey breasts. Any of you done that before? I am excited to try it.

combo smoke and deep fry this year. i've smoked and i've deep fried, but never done the combo. i too am excited to try it. just my little immediate family of 7, so if it sucks, not a big deal.

[All-American]

Eating with brother's family, across town. Far enough away that doing the turkey would be even more annoying than normal, and they offered to do it. Only today have I started getting wistful about it.

[Clark Addison]

I thought we were going to have 8, but it turns out it will just be 5 immediate family members (my sister last week: "Oh, I forgot that I told you we were coming. We decided to go to daughter's house instead"). Not letting that change my plans though!

12 pound turkey -dry-brined, spatchcocked, and roasted
Turkey breast - Smoked
ABTs on the smoker
Deviled eggs
Sausage stuffing
Sweet potatoes
Cranberry sauce (homemade, duh)
Gravy
Parker house rolls
Brussels sprouts
Cranberry soda
Apple, Pumpkin, and Chess pies

Do we have any smoked turkey breast conversation on here? I usually do a whole turkey but have never done just a breast.

[Jeff Lebowski]

I thought we were going to have 8, but it turns out it will just be 5 immediate family members (my sister last week: "Oh, I forgot that I told you we were coming. We decided to go to daughter's house instead"). Not letting that change my plans though!

12 pound turkey -dry-brined, spatchcocked, and roasted
Turkey breast - Smoked
ABTs on the smoker
Deviled eggs
Sausage stuffing
Sweet potatoes
Cranberry sauce (homemade, duh)
Gravy
Parker house rolls
Brussels sprouts
Cranberry soda
Apple, Pumpkin, and Chess pies

Do we have any smoked turkey breast conversation on here? I usually do a whole turkey but have never done just a breast.

Holy cow!



I don't recall ever smoking just a breast, but it shouldn't be too difficult. Do you own a sous vide? Join me in the experiment!

[Bo Diddley]

I thought we were going to have 8, but it turns out it will just be 5 immediate family members (my sister last week: "Oh, I forgot that I told you we were coming. We decided to go to daughter's house instead"). Not letting that change my plans though!

12 pound turkey -dry-brined, spatchcocked, and roasted
Turkey breast - Smoked
ABTs on the smoker
Deviled eggs
Sausage stuffing
Sweet potatoes
Cranberry sauce (homemade, duh)
Gravy
Parker house rolls
Brussels sprouts
Cranberry soda
Apple, Pumpkin, and Chess pies

Do we have any smoked turkey breast conversation on here? I usually do a whole turkey but have never done just a breast.

I just smoked 18 turkey breasts for the YSA Ward. It was the easiest way to smoke enough turkey without killing myself. I recommend low and slow. 225-250. How big is the breast?

[Clark Addison]

Holy cow!



I don't recall ever smoking just a breast, but it shouldn't be too difficult. Do you own a sous vide? Join me in the experiment!

I do, and that is tempting. But I would feel a little bad firing up the smoker just for ABTs.

I just smoked 18 turkey breasts for the YSA Ward. It was the easiest way to smoke enough turkey without killing myself. I recommend low and slow. 225-250. How big is the breast?

Haven't bought it yet, so not sure. My plan was to keep it pretty simple.

[Bo Diddley]

I do, and that is tempting. But I would feel a little bad firing up the smoker just for ABTs.



Haven't bought it yet, so not sure. My plan was to keep it pretty simple.

Those little 3# butterball breasts are pretty juicy and easy to cook. This late in the game, it'll be eaiser to thaw out as well.

[Jeff Lebowski]

My wife and I went to costco the other day and noticed a big pile of turkeys. But all I wanted was 1-2 breasts to sous vide, so we went to Smiths and they had bone-in turkey breasts (2) for $4/lb - $27 total. Entire turkey was $3/lb - $30 for a small turkey. Went back to Costco and bought and entire large turkey for $1/lb!

[old_gregg]

no homemade cranberry sauce has ever surpassed canned cranberry in the history of the world

[Bo Diddley]

no homemade cranberry sauce has ever surpassed canned cranberry in the history of the world