Thanksgiving 2023

Ingredients:

Roasted Turkey:

Roasted Turkey

• Fresh Turkey

• Butter (half stick)

• Salt

• Brine: Cold/Ice Water, Salt, Herbs (Thyme, Rosemary)

Candied Yams:

• 4-6 yams

• Butter

• Brown Sugar (1.5 cups)

• Ginger

• Orange Juice (half cup)

• Cinnamon

• Nutmeg

• Cloves

• Allspice

Macaroni and Cheese:

• Macaroni or Cellentani Pasta

• Block Sharp Cheddar

• Block Colby Jack

• Block Gruyere

• Block Smoked Gouda

• Sour Cream

• Milk

• 1 Beaten Egg

• Salt & Pepper

Greens: See previous post.

Instructions:

Turkey

1. Brine the turkey in a large pot or bucket for at least 24 hours.

2. Remove from the brine and let dry.

3. Whip room temperature butter and massage the butter under AND over the turkey skin. Salt the turkey well. You can also add onions and fruit to the cavity.

4. Preheat the oven to 300

5. Cook for 10-15 minutes per pound. I cooked my 12-pound turkey for about 3 hours.

6. Let cool for 30-40 minutes.

Candied Yams

1. Peel and slice the yams.

2. Add half a stick of butter to a large frying pan or cast iron.

3. Once the butter is melted, add all the ingredients to the pan. Stir until smooth.

4. Slowly add the yams.

5. Cover and cook on low-medium for about 30-40 minutes. Stir often.

6. Be sure to taste and add more spices or sugar if needed.

7. Let sit, covered, for another 15 minutes.

Macaroni and Cheese

1. Preheat the oven to 350.

2. Shred all cheeses and set aside. Save about a cup and a half to top off the dish.

3. Boil salted water and add the pasta.

4. Add pasta, cheese, sour cream, milk, and egg in a large bowl. Mix well.

5. Please SEASON with salt and pepper.

6. Add the mac & cheese to a baking dish and top it off with cheese.

7. Cover and bake for 25 minutes.

8. Remove the cover and bake until golden brown and there are cheesy edges.

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Wine Pairing Suggestions: 2022 Argyle Pinot Noir

• 100% Pinot Noir

• Willamette Valley, Oregon