How Big Is Your Turkey?

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11-21-2009, 23:30
theGinsue

How Big Is Your Turkey?

Keeping in the vain of mindless drivel, I thought I'd start a thread to find out how big the turkeys are that our members will be roasting.

Since we always like lots of leftovers I always look for the largest turkey I can find (without spending $25 for the bird). This year, the biggest one I could find for $10 @ King Soopers weighed in @ 24.37lbs.

I sure do miss the days of being able to get one of these big birds for $5, but I can't complain to much for a $10 bird. (I know; I know.... some of you would be happy to give me the bird for free [ROFL1]).
11-21-2009, 23:34
Sixgun

Even if you show me your bird, I'm not going to show mine. [Coffee]

I'm smoking my this year, the wifey is neverous. hehe
[PizzaHut]
11-21-2009, 23:45
theGinsue

I smoked one last year.

It took me forever to get it lit! [ROFL3]

Actually, I've got 2 turkeys under 12 lbs. still in my freezer from last year for either smoking or deep frying.
11-22-2009, 09:24
Mtn.man

I wouldn't Brag too much bout smokin' a turkey,, we DO have LEO's that read this.
11-22-2009, 09:55
jerrymrc

Just bought a 21lb bird for Thanksgiving. Already had one for member Splogan and the family since they left for Japan two weeks ago.

Did a 19lb bird for the work potluck last week. Last year I canned 2 22lb birds. Still have 15 pints left so none this year.
11-22-2009, 10:01
Pancho Villa

So thats what you kids call it these days.

I'm not showing you my turkey, lets just say. Only my wife and my girlfriend get to see it.
11-22-2009, 11:54
spleify

Ours is 24 lbs also. Its just the ywo of us also. Plus I get one from work and they are usually around 20lbs. So we always have lots of left overs.

We cook one in the oven and one I cook the other one in the grill outside. The grill turkey is always my favorite!!
11-22-2009, 12:14
GreenScoutII

You know, I'm not really that fond of turkey. I think I'll do a prime rib.

Beef. It's whats for dinner.

One year, my wife did a crown rack of lamb. Yes, for thanksgiving. Let me tell you, I was thankful that year!
11-22-2009, 12:31
Ed_S

Turkey Recipe

Ingredients:
1 whole turkey
1 large lemon, cut into halves
salt and pepper to taste
butter or olive oil, whichever you prefer

Heat oven to 350 degrees

Rub butter or oil over the skin of the turkey until it is completely coated.
Sprinkle with salt and pepper and any other seasonings you prefer.

Take a knife and gently separate the skin from the breast meat;

Slide lemon halves under the skin with the peel side up, one on each side. This way the juice from the lemon will release into the breasts.

Cover and bake for 30-45 minutes. Remove cover and continue to roast until juices run clear, basting every 15-20 minutes.

If you've followed these steps correctly, your turkey should look like the one in the picture.

Bon Appetit!
11-22-2009, 13:14
theGinsue

Ugh! No pic, just a red X.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jerrymrc

Last year I canned 2 22lb birds. Still have 15 pints left so none this year.

I've never heard of canning turkey. Can you IM me the process for that?

Quote:

Originally Posted by spleify

We cook one in the oven and one I cook the other one in the grill outside. The grill turkey is always my favorite!!

I haven't grilled a turkey before but I've been thinking about getting a smaller turkey to cut the breast, thighs, and other meat off of the bone to grill.

Quote:

Originally Posted by GreenScoutII

You know, I'm not really that fond of turkey. I think I'll do a prime rib.

Since I hate ham and the family is tired of turkey @ Christmas, I usually get a SMALL ham for my wife and kids for after Christmas leftovers but make a prime rib roast for the main meal.
11-22-2009, 14:18
StagLefty

My turkey is 6' tall and about 165 lbs. but I still have hope for him. Just kidding [ROFL1] . I'm a Honey Baked Ham guy for Thanksgiving and prime rib for Christmas.
11-22-2009, 15:48
Ed_S

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My bad, here's the pic to go with my recipe!
11-22-2009, 16:09
Irving

Is it illegal to smoke a turkey or something?
11-22-2009, 17:49
Marlin

Going ham this year...

Might smoke a Turkey in the boys room...
11-22-2009, 20:05
ryanek9freak

I am cooking 4 turkeys this year (36 ppl showing up at my house) 2 oven baked, one in the electric roaster, and one deep fried.

THe one going in the roaster will be brined for 24 hours in a large plastic rubber maid container, with a brine season for wild game bird that I bought at sportsmans warehouse, but instead of water, I'll be using vegetable stock. I did the same last year, and let me tell you, it comes out so tender your don't even need utensils to take the turkey apart.

Seriously.
11-22-2009, 21:28
sniper7

got mine for free from work! it is 23.5 lbs!
There will be about 13 of us though so we also have a ham, I might also make a pheasant or two![Beer]
11-22-2009, 22:40
car-15

turkey #1 24.79 pounds
turkey #2 16.52 pounds
gotta love deep frying, 3.5 minutes a pound, and shes done. one for the fam. and one for leftovers.[Tooth]
11-22-2009, 22:52
WillysWagon

Doing Thanksgiving at one of the in-laws this year.
No idea what they have planned.......
Any of guys want to throw a turkey sammich my way, I won't say no [Beer]
11-22-2009, 22:55
Dr_Fwd

Quote:

Originally Posted by GreenScoutII

You know, I'm not really that fond of turkey. I think I'll do a prime rib.

Beef. It's whats for dinner.

this!
11-23-2009, 00:05
theGinsue

Quote:

Originally Posted by WillysWagon

Doing Thanksgiving at one of the in-laws this year.
No idea what they have planned.......
Any of guys want to throw a turkey sammich my way, I won't say no [Beer]

I'll cover you on that!

Quote:

Originally Posted by ryanek9freak

THe one going in the roaster will be brined for 24 hours in a large plastic rubber maid container, with a brine season for wild game bird that I bought at sportsmans warehouse, but instead of water, I'll be using vegetable stock. I did the same last year, and let me tell you, it comes out so tender your don't even need utensils to take the turkey apart.

I'm going to have to try this technique (already cut and pasted your instructions into a Word doc for use later!) - but not for the Holiday meal -- never experiment!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marlin

Might smoke a Turkey in the boys room...

TMI!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sturtle

Is it illegal to smoke a turkey or something?

Only if you soak it in THC (tetrahydrocannabinol, the chemical compound found in the cannabis plant...BTW, I'm not a pot user; I had to look up THC.).
11-23-2009, 00:26
spleify

Quote:

Originally Posted by ryanek9freak

I am cooking 4 turkeys this year (36 ppl showing up at my house) 2 oven baked, one in the electric roaster, and one deep fried.

THe one going in the roaster will be brined for 24 hours in a large plastic rubber maid container, with a brine season for wild game bird that I bought at sportsmans warehouse, but instead of water, I'll be using vegetable stock. I did the same last year, and let me tell you, it comes out so tender your don't even need utensils to take the turkey apart.

Seriously.

Dang 36 people over....man I don't even know 36 people. It will just be the wife and I again, like it always is. We are originally from Chicago, so no family here and don't really kno wmany people. So we just enjoy each others company and are thankfull that we have each other.
11-23-2009, 00:29
theGinsue

Quote:

Originally Posted by spleify

So we just enjoy each others company and are thankfull that we have each other.

Amen Brother; very well said!

It looks like you'll need to come out to some site events and get to know some of the great folks from the site.
11-23-2009, 00:33
spleify

Quote:

Originally Posted by theGinsue

Amen Brother; very well said!

It looks like you'll need to come out to some site events and get to know some of the great folks from the site.

Yes I agree!
11-23-2009, 00:43
Dr_Fwd

Quote:

Originally Posted by spleify

Dang 36 people over....man I don't even know 36 people. It will just be the wife and I again, like it always is. We are originally from Chicago, so no family here and don't really kno wmany people. So we just enjoy each others company and are thankfull that we have each other.

Chicago, man I am from Uzbekistan, I bet most people here don't even know where the hell it is. LOL
enjoying each other company and being thankfull that we have each other is very true in my situation. :)
11-23-2009, 07:15
ryanek9freak

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr_Fwd

Chicago, man I am from Uzbekistan, I bet most people here don't even know where the hell it is. LOL
enjoying each other company and being thankfull that we have each other is very true in my situation. :)

I know where it is thanks to BORAT!!
11-23-2009, 09:03
BigBear

22 pounder, cajun deepfried and then smoked over mesquite... a day long process, but the end result is totally worth it... AND, it's all my wifes idea. (She's a chef without the formal training... her cooking is mmmhmmmhmmmm good! lol)