Christmas Dinner

Lill Prophet's Mom

I am at a loss on what to fix for Christmas dinner. The family does NOT want turkey this year. And we always have ham on New Years Day. I fix a nice brisket once every couple of weeks so that's out. I want something that appears to be "special" but that won't take a lot of work (hey, I want to enjoy the grandkids enjoying their christmas). Anyone have any suggestions? I know my side items will be my special green bean casserole, collard greens, macaroni & cheese, deviled eggs....just don't have an idea for a main course.

SWOkla-Jerry

We are getting away from traditional turkey & dressing this xmas. I have thawing in frig a full standing rib roast (prime rib), but choice. Gonna build the sides around this meal for 27.

Richard Fl

Crown Roast of Pork.

Pork, Roast, Crown, Christmas







INGREDIENTS:
1 15 Lbs. Pork, Roast, Crown, 24 Bones
Stuffing
3 Pkgs Uncle Ben's Wild Rice Mixture
2 Cans Water Chestnuts, Chopped, Coarsley
6-8 Scallions, Chopped and Sauteed
Dash Salt/Pepper & Cavender's Seasoning




Procedure:
1 Rack ready to roast!
2 Roast was slathered with cheap yellow mustard, Spice Island Lemon Garlic and Indian River Pepper Blend. Rested for about an hour.
3 Large BGE was set up indirect, drip pan w/water 3/4 way up. At 250°F placed the roast on the grid without the stuffing in the middle.
4 Had 3-4 pieces of apple and a handful of pecan chips for smoke. Brought the BGE to 325°F-350°F, Placed aluminum foil around tips of bones.
5 About 2 hours into the cook, stuffed the cooked rice mixture into the cavity, took about 3/4's of the batch. Saved the rest for later. Closed the BGE and went another 45 minutes until the internal temperature was 147°F.
6 Pulled, let rest normally 30-45 minutes, but this time, my first roast project, had so much going on that the roast was ready 3 hours before the guests were hungry.
7 SO, covered with aluminum foil and let sit on table in kitchen for the duration, never reheated in oven, just served with hot mushroom gravy. Worked out fine.
8 Placed little gold paper frills on the bones. Sliced 1 bone/chop per person was plenty.
SIDES SERVED:
1 Apple Sauce, Pork Gravy, Asparagus Grilled, Portobello Mushrooms & Sweet Onion, cut in fork size pieces, placed in aluminum foil with little butter chicken boullion, s/p and teaspoon water wrapped tightly and placed on egg 30-45 minutes while roast is cooking. Dessert of choice, ours was three layer white cake with coconut frosting.


Recipe Type
Main Dish, Meat

Recipe Source
Source: BGE Forum, Richard Fl, 2006/12/25

2007/01/02---RPH-Fed 12 adults Christmas day and 6 more 3 days later. Gave some away. In the future will figure 1 bone per person, depending on crowd and are they big eaters.

2008/02/26---Just saw a picture of a crown roast that used cherry tomatoes for the tips of the bones--neat idea--perhaps green olives would work also Colorful. Richard Fl

Hoss

Standing Rib Roast,Crown Roast of Pork.Beef tenderloin.All are delicious, easy cooks with a WOW factor.

Hoss

You,King Richard ,are on you're toes tonite!A very EASY,Impressive cook!

Hoss

I like how you roll Jerry!

Village Idiot

Prime rib is easy and guaranteed to be a hit. I followed Dr BBQ's video exactly, and it came out perfect.

http://firecooker.com/recipes/entry/christmas-prime-rib/

Chief Chef

Thanks for the cooking info. I am looking forward to doing the same for Christmas dinner.

Florida Grillin Girl

I made Beef Wellington last Christmas. It was easy and the family loved it.

http://www.eggheadforum.com/index.php?option=com_simpleboard&func=view&id=786783&catid=1#

Little Steven

Lill Prophet's Mom,

Leg of lamb is easy and makes a beautiful presentation.

Steve

crghc98

stuffed pork loin...apples, cranberry, stuffing....still festive but not the traditional