Turkey Day treats

We're doing a whole 20# or so bird traditional style in the oven and smoking a whole turkey breast. Both brined in probably Smokin's Holiday Brine.

Haven't thought about smoking sides yet, but am planning on smoking some lamb wrapped in bacon appetisers. Last time I did them my bud said they were "delightful." He also damn near ate half of them.

I'd like to smoke a turkey but I don't think I'll have time for a practice run. So fried turkey and smoked ham. Thinkin about Moniks or SOBs or both. I've got some veggie side dish bouncing around in my head. Still in the works.

Smoking a 17# turkey, of course brined!!
Also smoking a choice whole rib-eye.

Before children and grandcildren get here have about 8# of almonds I will smoke, using Pags technique!

Too early to worry about the sides

Smoked almonds sound great. I'll
Find the recipe if I can. I'm hopping that prim rib goes on sale before xmass. I'd really like to do prim rib on xmass.

Here's the recipe and thread.

Haven't decided.

Will be doing the Spatchcocked Turkey again this year and probably a breast too (if I find a good one -- we have a new Whole Foods and want to try one from there).

Spatchcocked Turkey 101

Working on this list for sides, so this thread will be a good one.

Thanks

p.s.
As I find any good "sides" threads, I'll post them here:

http://forum.cookshack.com/eve...872954996#4872954996

Braised Brussel Sprouts

Most people are reluctant to try brussel sprouts but even the biggest skeptic i know loved this recipe.

2 lbs Brussel sprouts trimmed and cut in half
2 cups heavy cream
1 tsp salt (doesn't take much as parm. chz is salty)
fresh ground pepper
pinch of fresh ground nutmeg (optional)
1 cup grated parmasean cheese (a bit more if desired)


bring sprouts, cream and salt to a low boil over medium heat. occasionally shake pan and cook until a knife tip meets no resistance, 10 to 12 minutes. season with pepper, Pamasean and nutmeg if desired. I personally leave out the nutmeg.

Alright do to family spread all over the states we are having our dinner tomorrow. This is only my list of things to cook. Holly has her dishes and all the pot luck from all the other family members. I'm Smokin a ham shoulder, fring a turkey, bake beans and Mac & cheese on the charcoal grill, stuffed poppers and moinks, and deviled eggs. Smoking almonds today. Did I forget anything?? If anybodys around central Ar tomorrow stop in there should be plenty to eat. :-)

Wer'e pretty traditional on TD.

Mashed potatoes, green beans/bacon/new potatoes, sweet potatoes, stuffing (stove top the kids prefer it), cranberry (jellied not fresh, it's their tradition), rolls/rolls/rolls

Here is a thread I just bumped up... have a read

Favorite Turkey Sides (RECIPES ONLY)