NWI INGO General Post Part 20 - Raccons 4 Life!

[Bill2905]

I've never browned the giblets before putting them in the stock. I may try it, along with the neck and whatever else I put in. I cut off the "butt" of the turkey and the tip sections of the wings and put them in the stock also, along with a bit of onion (and carrot if I have any). I also cut the neck and the wing tips into smaller pieces before I put them in, so more of the goodness will be released from the bones. Then I just strain really well before I make the gravy.

Pro tip: I don't really like to use much bullion, but Knorr chicken bullion in the cubes is the best I have ever tasted. It has a more complex flavor than most bullions that just taste like salt and chicken flavor.

It's nice that you have the knowledge and take the time to do it the old school way. My Mom always made her gravy in a similar manner. Nowadays, we just use gravy from a jar.

 

[Doug28450]

It's nice that you have the knowledge and take the time to do it the old school way. My Mom always made her gravy in a similar manner. Nowadays, we just use gravy from a jar.

I can bring you some drippings from the grilled turkey.

 

[Snapdragon]

It's nice that you have the knowledge and take the time to do it the old school way. My Mom always made her gravy in a similar manner. Nowadays, we just use gravy from a jar.

I will cut some corners, but not on gravy. I use canned yams and box mashed potatoes, because when doctored up, they taste the same with less trouble.

 

[Snapdragon]

Does anyone else think that canned chicken broth is worthless?

 

[Bill2905]

We have a 14-lb turkey for the oven tomorrow. I am currently brining a 5-lb turkey breast that will get smoked in the Traeger as well.

 

[Snapdragon]

Since it's just me and Mom, I get the smallest turkey I can find. I'm thawing a 10-pounder that we got on sale last year. Couldn't find any small ones this year, but didn't look very hard since we still had two small turkeys and several chickens in the freezer that needed to be used.

 

[qwerty]

I tried the Better than Bullion once and didn't really like it. It had an off-taste to me. I prefer the Knorr cubes. They are soft and have some fat in them, so they are easy to smash with your fingers and mix in. Knorr used to make the cubes in beef and in vegetable broth flavors, but I can't find them any more.

Next time you are near Cedar Lake, check LaGaviota Super Mercado.

 

[Snapdragon]

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[bloodandgutsmurphy]

I'm going to deep fry a turkey this year: it will be my first time. Hope it tastes as good as I've been told

 

[Bill2905]

I'm going to deep fry a turkey this year: it will be my first time. Hope it tastes as good as I've been told

It's pretty good. Just be safe with that fryer.

 

[Bill2905]

Does anyone else think that canned chicken broth is worthless?

I like to use it for making soups in the crock pot. Also useful when you have to be on a clear diet prior to some boomer indicated medical procedures.

 

[Snapdragon]

I like to use it for making soups in the crock pot. Also useful when you have to be on a clear diet prior to some boomer indicated medical procedures.

They have absolutely no taste to me.

 

[Doug28450]

I'm going to deep fry a turkey this year: it will be my first time. Hope it tastes as good as I've been told

Several years ago we were at my mom and dad's for Thanksgiving. We were watching tv and enjoying the family. We observed that the fellow across was having a big get together. They put a turkey in a deep fryer and the boys started drinking beer. After about 3 hours in the pot, they decided to check the progress of the turkey. The creature they pulled out of the deep fryer was as black as charcoal.

 

[Bill2905]

Several years ago we were at my mom and dad's for Thanksgiving. We were watching tv and enjoying the family. We observed that the fellow across was having a big get together. They put a turkey in a deep fryer and the boys started drinking beer. After about 3 hours in the pot, they decided to check the progress of the turkey. The creature they pulled out of the deep fryer was as black as charcoal.

I never fried a turkey but doesn't it normally take an hour or less?

 

[Doug28450]

I never fried a turkey but doesn't it normally take an hour or less?

Correct. The last one I did was a loooooooooong while back, but I recall it took about 45 minutes to an hour.

 

[darkkevin]

I never fried a turkey but doesn't it normally take an hour or less?

45 minutes give or take a few

 

[actaeon277]

Does anyone else think that canned chicken broth is worthless?

I've used it in mashed potatoes

 

[actaeon277]

Well, I think I'm just cooking turkey breast in the slow cooker, and frozen mashed potatoes.

And working 3-11s.

Well, pretty soon I'll start having holidays.

 

[Snapdragon]

I've used it in mashed potatoes

Hmmm... that's a thought. It might add another dimension of flavor.

 

[actaeon277]

And hopefully, when I can start having a "normal"schedule for the first time in my life, I can eliminate some of these migraines.
These last couple months I've been hit hard by them.

Got one right now.
Ugh.