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What's your Egg plans for Thanksgiving?

500
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With just over two weeks before the big day, what are your plans and technique for Thanksgiving on the Egg?  I have a new ThermoWorks ChefAlarm on the way from Utah.  I plan on getting a fresh 12-14# bird from Kroger.  Three days before, I'll cut the wings off and spatchcock it.  I'll take the wings and back and roast them and then make stock for gravy.  I'll dry brine the bird for two days covered, then one day uncovered, before grilling raised direct with a drip pan.  I think I'll try using the crock pot for the mashed potatoes, to free up the stove for other things.  I need to get some more wine this weekend.  Bourbon will also be on the menu.
I like my butt rubbed and my pork pulled.
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  • TEXASBGE2018
    TEXASBGE2018 Posts: 3,831
    Wife is making turkey inside so all the egg is getting as of now is a Ham. May do something else but haven't committed to anything yet.


    Rockwall, Tx    LBGE, Minimax, 22" Blackstone, Pizza Party Bollore. Cast Iron Hoarder.

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  • fishlessman
    fishlessman Posts: 34,589
    going simple this year, maybe a small ham for scalloped potatoes and some steaks.  peasoup later in the week
    fukahwee maine

    you can lead a fish to water but you can not make him drink it
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  • BugFreak72
    BugFreak72 Posts: 246
    Mad Max turkey and spiral cut ham are the plans here. As always make too much to ensure leftovers. 
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  • hogfan412
    hogfan412 Posts: 75
    Well I host my 3 siblings, father, and everybody's kids so it's a big crowd.   this year.....pork loin with cajun seasoning, turkey breast wrapped in bacon weave - malcom reed style, and PIT Ham - malcom reed style.   All on the egg.   Should be fun.   Plenty of bourbon, gin, and beer as well.     I have bought 200 glow sticks for the little ones to go nuts with when it gets dark.   My favorite day of the year.
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  • 1voyager
    1voyager Posts: 1,161
    Bone-in leg of lamb, spinach salad, baked potatoes and big, bold red wines.
    Large Egg, PGS A40 gasser.
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  • jlsm
    jlsm Posts: 1,012
    I'm doing Franklin's smoked turkey breast. We think it’s the best thing I make on the egg.
    *******
    Owner of a large and a beloved mini in Philadelphia
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  • DoubleEgger
    DoubleEgger Posts: 19,174
    Same as every year. Sitting around unused. 
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  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 36,793
    On a road trip with SWMBO that concludes on 11/26 late PM.  T-day will be simple turkey and some sides.  Several years empty nesters.
    Now Sunday after T-day is turkey purge SRF (Black) brisket cook.  Currently wet aging.  That's what I'm waiting for.  FWIW-
    Louisville; Rolling smoke in the neighbourhood.  Life is too short for light/lite beer!  Seems I'm livin in a transitional period. CHEETO (aka Agent Orange) makes Nixon look like a saint.  
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  • milesvdustin
    milesvdustin Posts: 2,882
    Smoked turkey breast

     I did baby back ribs last year. 

    2 LBGE, Blackstone 36, Jumbo Joe

    Egging in Southern Illinois (Marion)

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  • Hook_emHornsfan_74
    Hook_emHornsfan_74 Posts: 1,505
    Going to Austin to see the Kids.   We are having it catered this year.  Not going to lie.  I am pretty excited.  Three picky grown step daughters and one not so normal son in law.  Sometimes I feel like a short order cook when they are all home.  Next morning going to the Tech/Texas game.  More excited about that actually.  
    Midland, TX XLBGE
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  • Gulfcoastguy
    Gulfcoastguy Posts: 7,335
    This year it looks like the Egg is taking a vacation. Christmas is tbd.
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  • Fred19Flintstone
    Fred19Flintstone Posts: 8,174
    A little bit of heresy here.  I cook the turkey on Wednesday, carve it up and put the meat in a big disposable aluminum pan with drippings (minus the fat) and turkey broth.  Cover and in the fridge it goes.  On Thanksgiving, Wilma and my daughters cook the sides they like.  An hour or so before meal time, the turkey pans go into the oven and we eat on time. If extra oven space is needed, the egg gets reheating duty.

    Less stress, more 🏈.
    Flint, Michigan
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  • 500
    500 Posts: 3,184
    edited November 2019
    I want to make Derby Pie as well. There will probably be Pumpkin also.  Green Bean Casserole.  Store bought yeast rolls.  And then to switch up the traditional stuff I was thinking a Cranberry Jalapeno Dip and a Cream of Sweet Potato Soup.  I'll pass off some of these sides to our close friend of the family that's coming to join us, so the menu isn't set in stone yet.  The bird, gravy, and mashed potatoes is a go for sure from me.  
    I like my butt rubbed and my pork pulled.
    Member since 2009
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  • northGAcock
    northGAcock Posts: 15,173
    Pecan pies.
    Ellijay GA with a Medium & MiniMax

    Well, I married me a wife, she's been trouble all my life,
    Run me out in the cold rain and snow
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  • milesvdustin
    milesvdustin Posts: 2,882
    edited November 2019
    northGAcock said:
    Pecan pies.
    Pecan pie is my favorite, as long as it has extra pecans! 

    2 LBGE, Blackstone 36, Jumbo Joe

    Egging in Southern Illinois (Marion)

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  • Gulfcoastguy
    Gulfcoastguy Posts: 7,335
    Putting a grocery list together now. I will be making Chocolate Avocado Banana Bread, Blueberry Walnut Banana Bread, and sweet potato casserole for the extended clan Thanksgiving this Sunday. Actual Thanksgiving will just be three of us and rather laid back.
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  • thetrim
    thetrim Posts: 11,387
    Sounds like smart over stress @Fred19Flintstone!  Can't argue with that!
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    XL 6/06, Mini 6/12, L 10/12, Mini #2 12/14 MiniMax 3/16 Large #2 11/20 Legacy from my FIL - RIP PitBoss Navigator 850G 11/25
    Tampa Bay, FL
    EIB 6 Oct 95
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  • northGAcock
    northGAcock Posts: 15,173

    milesvdustin said:
    northGAcock said:
    Pecan pies.
    Pecan pie is my favorite, as long as it has extra pecans! 
    .....and pecan smoke.
    Ellijay GA with a Medium & MiniMax

    Well, I married me a wife, she's been trouble all my life,
    Run me out in the cold rain and snow
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  • THEBuckeye
    THEBuckeye Posts: 4,232
    Spatch Turkey! 
    New Albany, Ohio 

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  • SmokeyLopey
    SmokeyLopey Posts: 435
    Like @jlsm, I think I am doing a Franklin-style turkey breast--although I am considering doing a ham instead. We'll see! Mrs. Lopey would prolly have me do both!
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  • volfan1
    volfan1 Posts: 167
    Overnight pork butt on Wednesday night. Vertical roasted turkey with Mad Max seasoning.
    XL & Mini-max & knock off medium. Western North Carolina. Formerly Franklin, TN. Formerly in Palm Harbor, FL. 
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  • nolaegghead
    nolaegghead Posts: 42,109
    I'm thinking about doing a few boneless turkey breasts and some legs separately because that versus whole turkeys can be carved and served in no time.
    ______________________________________________
    I love lamp..
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  • YukonRon
    YukonRon Posts: 17,261
    A couple of SRF prime ribs. Children will be in from college, in-laws coming in from Texas and some friends from here in Louisville. Sho UK ld be fun.
    "Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber

    XL and MM
    Louisville, Kentucky
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  • pescadorzih
    pescadorzih Posts: 926
    edited November 2019
    Spatched turkey
    SE PA
    XL, Lg, Mini max and OKJ offset
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  • TigerTony
    TigerTony Posts: 1,078
    I'm cooking two turkeys for Thanksgiving.
    One in my Big Easy oil-less fryer
    The other I will spatchcock and cook on my Lg BGE

    "I'm stupidest when I try to be funny" 
    New Orleans

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  • Mickey
    Mickey Posts: 19,768

    Will do spatchcock turkey and naked  ham both ready at the same time. 
    Salado TX & 30A  FL: Egg Family: 3 Large and a very well used Mini, added a Mini Max when they came out (I'm good for now). Just given a Mini to add to the herd. 

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  • Botch
    Botch Posts: 17,373
    TEXASBGE2018 said:
    Wife is making turkey inside so all the egg is getting as of now is a Ham. May do something else but haven't committed to anything yet.
    That sounds... backwards.   :|
     
    here, I'll probably heat up another can of Spaghetti-O's.  

    “All you need in this life is ignorance and confidence, and then success is sure.”

                  - Mark Twain 

    Ogden, UT, USA


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  • thetrim
    thetrim Posts: 11,387
    I would love to do a spatch turkey and/or just some Franklin breasts, but the gravy with Mad Max is just soooo damn good.
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    XL 6/06, Mini 6/12, L 10/12, Mini #2 12/14 MiniMax 3/16 Large #2 11/20 Legacy from my FIL - RIP PitBoss Navigator 850G 11/25
    Tampa Bay, FL
    EIB 6 Oct 95
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  • johnnyp
    johnnyp Posts: 3,932
    Cooking two turkeys.

    one fried. One mad max 
    XL & MM BGE, 36" Blackstone - Newport News, VA
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  • littlerascal56
    littlerascal56 Posts: 2,110
    Picked up a Butterball 10# breast last weekend for $.97/lb at my local Kroeger/Dillons. Only have a few guests for this years feast!
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