This week seems to be flying by. I'm headed to the market tomorrow to get our turkey. We get a 24lb-er. It's the FREE one from the market when you spend $300 on groceries during the month. It will take about 5 days to thaw in the downstairs fridge. Then on Tuesday I'll make the brine in the morning and add the turkey that night.
About 5 years ago while watching the Food Network, Alton Brown, brined a turkey. I found a great recipe and have used it ever since.
- 3 cups Kosher Salt
- 5 cups Sugar
- 2 medium onions chopped
- 2 carrots chopped
- 2 celery stalks
- 7 quarts of water
Boil all till the sugar and salt are dissolved. Cool completely.
I use a 5 gallon bucket lined with a brand new trash bag to hold the turkey and the brine. If there isn't enough brine to cover the turkey, I add vegetable stock until the entire bird is immersed. I like to brine it from Tuesday night until Thursday morning. Rinse thoroughly, stuff with your favorite stuffing and bake as usual. It is so moist and flavorful, it's unbelievable.
I'm making pumpkin logs, chocolate mousse, pumpkin pie, cherry crumb pie and an apple crisp for dessert. A cheesecake may be a late addition on the dessert list too - depends on how much time I have. I'll make the pumpkin logs on Monday night and store them in the fridge till Thursday. The other desserts will follow shortly thereafter.
This is the little oil painting that I got for $1 a few weeks ago. It's so sweet, I'm not sure where it will end up, but right now it's on the piano. I'm thinking of moving it to my studio. As much as I love to decorate for Christmas I will refrain until next Friday. That's when we'll head to a local farm to cut our Christmas tree down. It's not as early as you would think for a fresh tree. We cut our own, and most of the ones that are sold on lots are cut earlier than that. The tree lasts (with plenty of fresh water) until the Epiphany - January 6th.
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21 comments:
I'm so motivated by your organized holiday plans. Wonderful! Such a pretty oil painting as well.
Maureen
I get a daily devotional from In Touch Ministries, and this month's edition has an article about Alton Brown along with this recipe (for a smaller bird)! I am so tempted to try it.
I wish you lived in my neighborhood; you keep inspiring me!
You have it all organized! Your turkey preparations sound interesting!
What a beautiful painting and that brined turkey sounds delish!
Great find! Your Thanksgiving plans sound delicious. :) Thanks for the recipe, too.
Well I have started buying a few things for the turkey day lunch, but will wait til next week to finish up. I've never brined a turkey, but it sounds yummy!!
Oh yummy recipe for the Turkey! My husband is a HUGE Alton Brown fan and the only thing he hasn't done that he's tivoed off that show is making jerky with a box fan... But he's wanted to.
Sounds like the holidays are heating up! YAY!
I've always heard of making brine for the turkey but had no idea what it all involved. I can well imagine how tender and flavourful it must be after having soaked in that brine for a couple of days. Wish I lived near, I'd be coming over for all that dessert you'll be making! hehe
Having celebrated our Thanksgiving back in October, I'm now into the Christmas decorating. I haven't put the tree up yet, though, that can wait another week or two. Such an exciting time of year:-) xoxo
Oops forgot to say how gorgeous that little oil painting is!! xo
That picture is gor.geous. I wish I found it first, and for a buck. Gosh you sure were lucky that day. I agree, this week has flown by. Thanks for stopping by my site, and now I am your newest follower.
Your dessert list sounds wonderful!! I had to give up on a real tree years ago due to allergies. Also, the last real one I bought was dry and shedding by Christmas.
Enjoy your weekend.
I love the painting. You are so very organized! Have a most wonderful Thanksgiving! Hugs, Kerrie
Looks like a great recipe...thanks for sharing. Love the painting...so pretty and vintage. A find! Happy PS!
Ruth
Yummy desserts & a sweet little painting too.
Happy Pink Saturday & Happy Thanksgiving..xo Tami
I would certainty would enjoy having part of your turkey. Sounds so good.
Simply gorgeous!
My PINK, have a great weekend!
Very pretty! I really love Saturday because my Mom let me blog a little for Pink Saturday.
Here's my pink share, have a nice weekend!
Well, I can hardly believe it is Thanksgiving already. Seems like we just planted our flowers...I am so very thankful for many ways God has blessed me...I give HIM all the Glory!I ask for many blessings to come your way through this holiday season!
Kandy
I haven't done Pink Saturday for such awhile. Must get back into it! Every year I make and sell pumpkin rolls. This year I just don't have it in me. I have a few disappointed customers, but great relief! Everything sounds delicious!
I'm getting very tired of "The Pumpkin Look" around here. -grin- But usually don't put up Christmas decorations till day after Thanksgiving, too.
But our Family Thanksgiving Dinner is held at a son's home now sooooo... I can start taking "The Pumpkin Look" down. Could even sneak in a bit of extra Holiday decorating, early. :-))))))))))))))
Don't tire yourself out but enjoy!!!
Gentle hugs,
"Happiness is being alone every now and then. And happiness is coming home again." ~ Charley Brown
The painting is lovely! I put up the lights yesterday but they'll stay unlit until next weekend. That's when we'll put up the tree too.
My hubs is smoking a turkey and baking another one. As well as a spiral cut ham. We have a lot of people coming.
He's putting the turkeys in to brine tomorrow night.
Have fun!
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