tongue-tied lightning Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 that's sweet, if only I could. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gogo Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 It's an open-ended invitation, anyway. So if you ever find yourself in San Francisco in November... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lammycat Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 Although I've never had turducken, one of my brothers has done one a few times and always crows about it. How could this be a bad thing? It's got turkey, duck, and chicken all in one. Dare to dream, I know, but I need to do one of these before I die. Another brother deep-fries a turkey every year. I have had it and it's always amazing. You can get some great flavors into/out of the bird depending on what kind of oil you fry it in. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 I once had a miscommunication with a friend, the end result of which was me arriving at his home on Christmas Day expecting turducken, and he was serving pot roast - turducken, it turned out, was served on Thanksgiving. This was after a two-hour drive from San Diego to Los Angeles. I considered turning around and leaving. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
embiggen Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 Another brother deep-fries a turkey every year. I have had it and it's always amazing. You can get some great flavors into/out of the bird depending on what kind of oil you fry it in. peanut oil Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cryptique Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 How could this be a bad thing? It's got turkey, duck, and chicken all in one.I like turkey way better than both duck and chicken, so this holds no fascination for me whatsoever. Besides, I'd have the image of John Madden in my head the whole time I was eating it, and that's not a good thing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lammycat Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 peanut oil I'm pretty sure that's what he uses. I once had a miscommunication with a friend, the end result of which was me arriving at his home on Christmas Day expecting turducken, and he was serving pot roast - turducken, it turned out, was served on Thanksgiving. This was after a two-hour drive from San Diego to Los Angeles. I considered turning around and leaving.I would have burned his house down and fled. I like turkey way better than both duck and chicken, so this holds no fascination for me whatsoever. Besides, I'd have the image of John Madden in my head the whole time I was eating it, and that's not a good thing.I'm not getting the Madden connection. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 It's an open-ended invitation, anyway. So if you ever find yourself in San Francisco in November... Here's a video of gogo's neighborhood - in case anyone gets lost on the way there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cryptique Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 I'm not getting the Madden connection.I first heard of it from him. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
caliber66 Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 Here's a video of gogo's neighborhood - in case anyone gets lost on the way there.I can't watch Youtube at work, so I'm just going to pretend that's the "Every Sperm is Sacred" segment from The Meaning of Life (specifically the grand finale). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lammycat Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 I first heard of it from him.I did not know that. Of greater import is this picture of the bacon barded turducken, though:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Turducken.jpg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 I can't watch Youtube at work, so I'm just going to pretend that's the "Every Sperm is Sacred" segment from The Meaning of Life (specifically the grand finale). TCFC Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gogo Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 Here's a video of gogo's neighborhood - in case anyone gets lost on the way there.I can't watch Youtube at work, so I'm just going to pretend that's the "Every Sperm is Sacred" segment from The Meaning of Life (specifically the grand finale).OMG, you're both right!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IATTBYB Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 My brother used to do the deep-fried turkey for holidays. Then he and the missus went and had a kid who is allergic to peanuts. I love the little rascal, but damn, did he ever ruin the holiday feasts. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tongue-tied lightning Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 ya can't use canola oil ? sunflower ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
theashtraysays Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 Crisco? Lard? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 I just hope the rumor of stuffing made from White Castle slider isnt true, thats the only part I didnt like Shame on you! Didn't you know Thanksgiving is about being thankful for the high and all mighty White Castle? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mrs. Peel Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 I just dont know any vegetarians that seek out meat flavored food that isnt meat. You really think that vegetarians just don't like the taste of meat? Man, PETA isn't doing a very good job in the advertising department. They need to throw some extra paint on those fur coat wearing bitches this holiday season. Anyway, my vegan cousin is supplying the Tofurkey this year to go with the traditional meal at mom's house. SS, glad to hear you've found it has gotten better! Having my vegan cousin, my vegan husband, and my vegetarian self, my family is SO good about making dishes that everyone can eat, even if it's modifying the traditional ones before the meat-stuff has been added. As long as I can have my mom's mashed potatoes I don't really care about anything else anyway. OH, and holy crap, I love this stuff.We eat tacos all the time in our house. Just add some taco seasoning to that and it rules. I also LOVE the Morning Star sausages. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
moxiebean Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 Does anyone around here brine their turkey before cooking? I'm thinking of trying it this year but I don't know if it's worth the effort - it's supposed to keep the turkey from drying out. Then again I like to drown my turkey in gravy, so maybe the extra effort would be lost on me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sweet Papa Crimbo Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 I keep waiting for treehugging j nick to show up and berate ya'll for being gluttinous in the face of millions of hungry people in america... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 That sort of thing is good in omelets also. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mrs. Peel Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 Mmmm, good idea! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 I also put it in spaghetti sauce. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
quarter23cd Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 My wife's family has a longstanding Thanksgiving tradition of gathering at a German restaurant in Michigan for fried chicken, sauerkraut, and beer. Perhaps a bit unconventional, but I've been doing it long enough now that I am convinced that this is really the way to go. Last year at Christmas we made a turducken--it was okay, but didn't live up to our lofty expactations. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hollow Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 Does anyone around here brine their turkey before cooking? I'm thinking of trying it this year but I don't know if it's worth the effort - it's supposed to keep the turkey from drying out. Then again I like to drown my turkey in gravy, so maybe the extra effort would be lost on me. I think brining is supposed to help. I don't cook, my husband does, and he's brined a turkey before. But, I seem to recall that he thought it was more trouble than it was worth. This year we're getting a smoked turkey as our 1923 house has a 1923 kitchen, which is too small to be making a big meal in, and we're having people over. So, leaving the cooking, or in this case smoking, to a professional. We'll do the sides, twice baked potatoes, my grandmother's cornbread dressing, and veggies. Oh, and lots of Champagne Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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