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Re: Thanksgiving
Originally Posted by Rete
(Post 8116865)
The one thing I cannot make is turkey soup. It never ever comes out right. Once it has cooled off, skim the fat off the top and pour into ice cream tub and freeze it to use when you want to make the soup. Chicken stock works but like you, don't think it tastes right and well you've got those bones so might as well make use of them. |
Re: Thanksgiving
Since I am the USC, we've had Thanksgiving dinner at my house the 2 years DH has been here. The first one, my dad, stepmom, brother, niece & nephew ate with us. (My mom lives in Florida.) My college-age kids came in the evening for dessert after spending the day with their dad's family. Last year, I cooked again just for DH and I....again kids came in the evening for dessert. This year, we've made reservations at a nice restaurant:) When my kids get married/have kids, then I'll start cooking again.
I'm off work wed-sun (DH is thu-sun), so I will be going to the art museum wed., chilling Tday, and painting the living room fri/sat. |
Re: Thanksgiving
Originally Posted by brit-n-yank
(Post 8115969)
We, or rather my father-in-law, has deep-fried a turkey several times in the last four years on various occasions (Christmas. New Year, Thanksgiving, just for the hell of it) and it has always been amazing. I am not into fried food but the turkey tastes anything but! I love it.
This year, however, we are breaking with that tradition and we are going to pit-roast the turkey. Totally new experience - I'll let you know how it turns out! |
Re: Thanksgiving
Originally Posted by Kaffy Mintcake
(Post 8115819)
My father is convinced that we'll end up with third degree burns if we try this and that it's a terrible, terrible idea.
I'm feeling a little overwhelmed now that our number has been confirmed at 14. That's a bigger party than we've ever hosted before. Ack! I keep realizing how many things I don't have for 14. Plastic disposable plates for dessert are starting to sound like a very good idea. |
Re: Thanksgiving
Originally Posted by Jerseygirl
(Post 8117272)
Make sure the fryer is well away from the house...they are a huge fire hazard. Every year there are warning about this on our TV.
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Re: Thanksgiving
Originally Posted by Kaffy Mintcake
(Post 8117481)
We're going to skip it. We have a 40% chance of precipitation on Thanksgiving day so it sounds like a bad idea.
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Re: Thanksgiving
I did an official, in depth study one year and the result was: Deep fried turkeys kick the asses of turkeys prepared by all other methods.
Yes, you risk incinerating yourself and your family, but it's worth it. It's a lot easier if you buy one of the turkey frying kits that comes with the propane burner, big pot, turkey lowering apparatus, oil, etc... And then you can use the burner and pot for crawfish/shrimp boils as well. |
Re: Thanksgiving
Originally Posted by another bloody yank
(Post 8118583)
I did an official, in depth study one year and the result was: Deep fried turkeys kick the asses of turkeys prepared by all other methods.
Yes, you risk incinerating yourself and your family, but it's worth it. It's a lot easier if you buy one of the turkey frying kits that comes with the propane burner, big pot, turkey lowering apparatus, oil, etc... And then you can use the burner and pot for crawfish/shrimp boils as well. |
Re: Thanksgiving
Originally Posted by Chugabug
(Post 8118654)
My friend at work is set on frying several turkeys for the first time. I'll be interested to see if he makes it into work on Friday.
Annie Dillard: If we listened to our intellect, we'd never have a love affair. We'd never have a friendship. We'd never go into business, because we'd be too cynical. Well, that's nonsense. You've got to jump off cliffs all the time and build your wings on the way down. Helen Keller: Security is mostly a superstition. It does not exist in nature, nor do the children of men as a whole experience it. Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure. Life is either a daring adventure or nothing. Henry David Thoreau: If a man is alive, there is always danger that he may die, though the danger must be allowed to be less in proportion as he is dead-and-alive to begin with. A man sits as many risks as he runs. (Walden) And perhaps the most apt when quoted in the context of using the DIY turkey fryer/inferno kit: Will Rogers: You've got to go out on a limb sometimes because that's where the fruit is. |
Re: Thanksgiving
Originally Posted by another bloody yank
(Post 8118779)
Some quotes are in order.
Annie Dillard: If we listened to our intellect, we'd never have a love affair. We'd never have a friendship. We'd never go into business, because we'd be too cynical. Well, that's nonsense. You've got to jump off cliffs all the time and build your wings on the way down. Helen Keller: Security is mostly a superstition. It does not exist in nature, nor do the children of men as a whole experience it. Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure. Life is either a daring adventure or nothing. Henry David Thoreau: If a man is alive, there is always danger that he may die, though the danger must be allowed to be less in proportion as he is dead-and-alive to begin with. A man sits as many risks as he runs. (Walden) And perhaps the most apt when quoted in the context of using the DIY turkey fryer/inferno kit: Will Rogers: You've got to go out on a limb sometimes because that's where the fruit is. |
Re: Thanksgiving
One of our neighbours up the road fries his turkey in a big (shop bought) fryer, he always offers other neighbours in the road the use of his oil/fryer if they want to try it, I am always tempted to take him up on his offer, but then we wouldn't be able to have the turkey flavoured sausage and bacon that I cook on top of my turkey for breakfast.:unsure:
Our sons are best friends and they sent some of their turkey to us last year, have to admit it was delicious, really moist. Always wondered if you can still stuff the turkey if you use one of those fryers:blink: |
Re: Thanksgiving
Are these people deep frying whole turkeys secretly Scottish?! The Scots will deep fry anything!
It all sounds a tiny bit scary to me. :eek: |
Re: Thanksgiving
now there's an idea...batter it first... :D
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Re: Thanksgiving
Originally Posted by SarahG
(Post 8118929)
Are these people deep frying whole turkeys secretly Scottish?! The Scots will deep fry anything!
It all sounds a tiny bit scary to me. :eek: |
Re: Thanksgiving
Originally Posted by SarahG
(Post 8118929)
Are these people deep frying whole turkeys secretly Scottish?! The Scots will deep fry anything!
It all sounds a tiny bit scary to me. :eek: I don't think it's dangerous, you just have to make sure you don't overfill the oil or you will get spill over:blink: As long as you follow the instructions and do it outside, it's pretty safe;) |
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