Post-TDay post... and what I'm thankful for

caliking

The dust has settled, so I finally have time to post.

Turkey was done on the egg, rubbed with Meatchurch's Deez Nuts Honey Pecan, supervised by the FlameBoss 200. (Pic was taken a little while before I puled the bird, since the skin wasn't quite done enough yet). 


I outsourced some of the sides this year - friends brought Brussels sprouts (with pomegranate, prosciutto, red chile flakes), green bean casserole, sweet potato casserole with candied pecans, and tiramisu for dessert. SWMBO made a chocolate espresso pecan pie. I made the bird, mashed taters with parsnip, gravy, mushroom and cornbread stuffing, cranberry sauce with Thai chiles, gooey mac 'n'cheese for the kids.  I made the kitchen look like a bomb went off in it, and the kids took care of the rest of the house. It was a grand spread and everyone had a great time.

I'm thankful for many things - beautiful SWMBO who puts up with me, beautiful caliprince who has no idea how messed up it will be to have me as a dad, family, and friends to share this with. Most of all,  I'm thankful that my dad moved back from half-way across the world to be closer to his grandson, and that he carved the bird after a hiatus of about 30 years. I didn't get a pic of that, because I wanted to savor the moment. 

I hope everyone had a lovely Thanksgiving with their near and dear ones. 

nolaegghead

Nice spread Cali. I'm thankful for this forum of miscreants that I can troll.  You have a great family...much to be thankful for.  Rock on my brother.

DMW

SkinnyV

Well said.

Focker

Nice post all around brother. 

Mattman3969

For a spread like that I will gladly wait a few days for pics. Awesome looking spread and it sounds like your thanksgiving was memorable one.  

WAHOO_EGGER_CVILLE

Man o Man!! I am thankful you created such a wonderful meal  Way to go!  I think that is absolutely beautiful! Way to go! And Happy Holidays!

caliking

Thanks for the kind words. I learned this year that I need to prep more in advance. It was madness getting things ready by the target time (I was only 30mins late though). Mashed potatoes with parsnips will be just fine a day later... even 2 days later. The mac held up well for left overs too.

@nolaegghed - OT, but please let Randy know that my little guy LOVED the gumbo from brisket camp. @20stone delivered my share of the stash that day. caliprince picked up his bowl with both hands and poured it into his pie-hole. Not kidding. 

caliking

Mattman3969 said:

For a spread like that I will gladly wait a few days for pics. Awesome looking spread and it sounds like your thanksgiving was memorable one.  

It was. Will definitely remember this one for many many years. 

The Cen-Tex Smoker

Awesome post, my friend. made my night. Well done. 

bgebrent

Excellent cook brother!  Excellent!

cazzy

Great looking spread!!

paqman

Like!

Little Steven

Non veg thali?

caliking

Little Steven said:

Non veg thali?

For sure. i've been eating Thanksgiving thali for the last few days... and loving it. TDay leftovers are the best!

fljoemon

Its great to have parents around for Thankgiving ... I had my parents 2 yrs ago and it was the best Thanksgiving ever. My fried turkey still wins out on the BGE smoked one :-(