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JIC's Thanksgiving Tips
JohnInCarolina
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I hope this proves helpful to some of you. Have a great Thanksgiving y'all!
1. If you're cooking a whole bird remember that the dark meat cooks more slowly than the rest. Adjust accordingly.
2. Dry brine your turkey. Even a couple of hours with some salt in the fridge, before you put it on your smoker of choice today, will make a difference.
3. Don't count on that controller working well today. Count on it needing a software update. Be prepared to use the Egg with just the vents. If you're not planning on using a controller and your turkey cook goes sideways, blame the controller and the software update anyway.
4. For those of you who cannot be with family this Thanksgiving, please resist the urge to brag.
5. Someone may object to you putting the football game on while everyone is there, but it is a great way to avoid conversation with family members.
6. Remember that today is the day you get to eat your feelings. Fold them into the stuffing. Cover them in gravy. Swallow them whole.
7. On this day, there is no such thing as too many adult beverages or too much of any one in particular. Remember that gravy is a beverage.
8. Belts have an important role. Remember to wear one. If you're any good at Thanksgiving, you should be prepared to loosen it.
9. Some family members may complain they've had too much to eat. Remind them that this is our national holiday in America, and that gluttony is their patriotic duty.
10. Above all, have fun. Remember that Thanksgiving is a time to count your blessings, one by one, as each relative leaves to go home.
1. If you're cooking a whole bird remember that the dark meat cooks more slowly than the rest. Adjust accordingly.
2. Dry brine your turkey. Even a couple of hours with some salt in the fridge, before you put it on your smoker of choice today, will make a difference.
3. Don't count on that controller working well today. Count on it needing a software update. Be prepared to use the Egg with just the vents. If you're not planning on using a controller and your turkey cook goes sideways, blame the controller and the software update anyway.
4. For those of you who cannot be with family this Thanksgiving, please resist the urge to brag.
5. Someone may object to you putting the football game on while everyone is there, but it is a great way to avoid conversation with family members.
6. Remember that today is the day you get to eat your feelings. Fold them into the stuffing. Cover them in gravy. Swallow them whole.
7. On this day, there is no such thing as too many adult beverages or too much of any one in particular. Remember that gravy is a beverage.
8. Belts have an important role. Remember to wear one. If you're any good at Thanksgiving, you should be prepared to loosen it.
9. Some family members may complain they've had too much to eat. Remind them that this is our national holiday in America, and that gluttony is their patriotic duty.
10. Above all, have fun. Remember that Thanksgiving is a time to count your blessings, one by one, as each relative leaves to go home.
"I've made a note never to piss you two off." - Stike
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Some pearls of wisdom right there...
Happy Thanksgiving.Louisville; Rolling smoke in the neighbourhood. # 38 for the win. Life is too short for light/lite beer! Seems I'm livin in a transitional period. -
Happy Thanksgiving everyoneGreensboro North Carolina
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Happy Thanksgiving. My 2 cents...don't over think it. The BGE is basically an outdoor oven. Let it do its thing, it'll be fine.Fish, Hunt, Cook....anything else?
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@JohnInCarolina. Re family: My brother owns a tool truck (mobile store). He told all his customers that if they have a tool emergency today that everything on the truck is half price as long as he has to leave the large gathering...lolFish, Hunt, Cook....anything else?
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Happy Thanksgiving folks!
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LBGE,SBGE, and a Mini makes three......Sweet home Alabama........ Stay thirsty my friends .
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Happy Thanksgiving! Great tips above!~ John - https://www.instagram.com/hoosier_egger
XL BGE, LG BGE, Med BGE, BGE Chiminea, KJ Jr, PK Original, Ardore Pizza Oven
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Happy Thanksgiving to all! Some great tips right there.
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JohnInCarolina said:
4. For those of you who cannot be with family this Thanksgiving, please resist the urge to brag.Happy U.S. Thanksgiving, all. You’re only just slightly late to the party. 😉 -
I have a lot to be thankful for. But this year, a special shout-out to... elastic!___________
"When small men begin to cast big shadows, it means that the sun is about to set."
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@JohnInCarolina
You took the time to type 10 points above and yet failed to even mention the Popes nose. You are obviously slacking my friend.But on a separate note I would like to wish everyone a safe and very happy Thanksgiving 🦃Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.
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Happy Thanksgiving to all US eggheads, I'll just relax and feast on all the amazing cook pictures!canuckland
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HAPPY Thanksgiving
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I especially like tip #6. Happy Thanksgiving @JohnInCarolina
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