Cooking & Baking

Retrograde

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10. I delegate the turkey and stuffing

Reply to The Polack MSgt (Original post)

Thu Nov 23, 2023, 12:29 AM

Nov 2023

to Mr. Retrograde, who puts as much planning into it as likely went into D-Day. This includes taking its temperature every half-hour and graphing the results to get an estimated time of doneness. I make the cornbread for the stuffing, the pumpkin pies, and cranberry sauce, and we delegate the rest of the sides to the guests.

Many years ago we started having our big Thanksgiving feast on Saturday, since it was too much hassle to try to get everything done while we both were working. It's more relaxed, I think - even though some of the guests may be on their 3rd turkey dinner by then!

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Turkey prep and gravy tips, because the sound of typing makes me seem busy... [View all] The Polack MSgt Nov 2023 OP

Sounds delicious! Freddie Nov 2023 #1

I stuff the turkey, but I pre-cook the stuffing halfway done before stuffing the bird The Polack MSgt Nov 2023 #2

I think it is utter nonsense that you shouldn't bake the stuffing inside the bird. PoindexterOglethorpe Nov 2023 #11

You too, have a Happy Thanksgiving! Thanks for the tips etc. SWBTATTReg Nov 2023 #3

Nice and informative and you look busy enough to satisfy any boss Warpy Nov 2023 #4

Thanks for sharing Warpy. Seasoning turkeys is absolutely vital - as you say The Polack MSgt Nov 2023 #5

You kind of have to make it, I've never seen it sold anywhere Warpy Nov 2023 #6

Man I was just looking for a way to get more butter in my life - Thanks! The Polack MSgt Nov 2023 #7

Finally got a bird small enough to brine with ease... Phentex Nov 2023 #8

There are so many recipes out there The Polack MSgt Nov 2023 #9

I delegate the turkey and stuffing Retrograde Nov 2023 #10