Thankgiving 2022

Smoked Turkey:

 https://howtobbqright.com/2018/11/15/spatchcock-smoked-turkey/

Bacon Pie Crust:

https://www.billyparisi.com/the-best-homemade-pie-crust-recipe-ever/

Pecan Pie:

https://www.aheadofthyme.com/classic-pecan-pie/

Thanksgiving Citrus and Herb Roasted Turkey

 Combination from several sources.  Note that I don't Stuff the Bird, but you could, the cooking time would be extended.

Ingredients:

• Citrus Herb Butter (This is for a 12-14 lb bird, may need to increase if Larger)
• 1/2 cup (1 Stick) Unsalted Softened Butter [Room Temperature]
• 1 Navel Orange Zest
• 1 Lemon Zest
• 3 Cloves Garlic, Minced
• 4 Tbsp Fresh Sage
• 3 Tbsp Fresh Thyme
• 3 Tbsp Fresh Rosemary
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1/2 tsp Fresh Cracked Black Pepper
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• Thawed! Turkey (Size will determine cook Time)
• 1 Tbsp Flour (For Turkey Roasting Bag)

Helpful

• Turkey Roasting Pan with Grate
• Turkey Roasting Bag (I use Reynolds Kitchens Oven Bags, Turkey Size)
• Paper Towels
• Kitchen Twine
• Large Cooler to Rest Turkey In

Instructions

• Citrus Herb Butter

1. In Bowl Combine: Butter, Orange Zest, Lemon Zest, Garlic, Sage, Thyme, Rosemary, Salt, and Pepper.  Set Aside.

• Turkey
• Defrost Turkey In Refrigerator
• 10-12 lbs >> 3 Days
• 12-16 lbs >> 4-5 Days
• 16-20 lbs >> 5-6 Days

1. Preheat Oven to 325 deg F.
2. Prepare Turkey Roasting Bag according to Instructions (Flour in Bag)
3. Prepare/Trim Turkey (Remove from packaging, Remove Internal Organs, Trip Skin/Neck/Fat as Desired)
4. Pat Turkey Dry with Paper Towels
5. Loosen Skin by running Hand Between Skin and Breast Meat.
6. Rub Citrus Herb Butter UNDER and OVER Skin
7. Light Sprinkle of Salt and Pepper over Turkey
8. Place Turkey in Roasting Bag, Place Turkey in Roasting Bag on/in the Roasting Pan/Rack Breast Side Up, Tuck Wings under Bird, Tie the Legs together with Twine, Close Bag According to Directions, Cut Slits in bag According to Directions
9. Roast According to Turkey Size (180 deg F in Thigh, 170 deg F in Breast)
10. Increase Oven Temp to 450 when you have approximately 20 minutes on the roast
11. Tear and Remove Turkey Roasting Bag (You don't need to do this completely, just expose the skin)
12. Roast uncovered at 450 for 15 minutes.
13. Remove From Oven, Rest at least 30 Minutes before Carving (In Cooler if Possible)