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Charlie McMurrey

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Thanksgiving Day - 2005

Well, once again, we are at the precipice of the holiday season. A time for reflection, Thanksgiving and holiday well wishing. The weather has cooled, leaves are falling and many are trying to keep their backyard grills going as long as possible. Thanksgiving is a particular favorite of ours, as it provides a great opportunity for families to come together and enjoy each other’s company, as well as a fabulous meal.

The Farmer's Almanac states that this winter.... "The East is on tap for a crazy ride, with the temperatures and weather initially leading into the winter season seeming mild, but the bulk of the winter will turn out to be unusually cold, with plenty of snow especially in the northern sections”, reveals Sandi Duncan, Philom, Managing Editor. The Farmers’ Almanac, which accurately predicted the hot, humid summer, is forecasting a more amusing winter in the West, with an overall warmer winter prediction, but with a fair share of snow and cold periods in the country’s midsections.

With this in mind, we see many more days of fabulous cooking before the winter really sets in for the long haul. Better keep cooking while you can!

In this issue, we wanted to help you prepare your turkey for this Thanksgiving Day. If you have not already read his article (and if you have, it's worth another read) then take a long look at Smoky's article on:

Once his article has been thoroughly digested, you are then ready for the fine details for getting your turkey just right for Thanksgiving Day. The following are some techniques you might want to employ in your quest for your terrific tom turkey:

• Getting everything tender and juicy
- Most people want to present a complete, whole turkey on Thanksgiving. Perhaps it is the grandeur or majesty of the presentation. We think you might want to consider another technique. In order to have the best of both worlds, consider dividing the white meat from the dark before cooking. Think about it ... all too often, in order to have the dark meat cooked to perfection, the heat turns turkey breast as dry as a dust devil's breath (Smoky says). Try placing the dark portions on to cook before the white so that when you are finished cooking, everything comes off the smoker at the same time and is both juicy and tender!

• Basting/Mopping Technique
- We assume you will be seasoning the turkey prior to cooking with your favorite flavors consisting of at least salt, pepper and other spices. We also assume you will be basting your turkey during the cooking process. You should be aware that the bristles of the basting brush may rub off some of the special seasonings that were used on the turkey before placing it in the pit. In order to be more gentle with the turkey, we recommend basting with a mop as opposed to a brush because a mop gently "deposits" the basting sauce on the meat and the seasoning stays on better. Both methods use the same basting sauce (not barbecue sauce). When first placed on the grill, allow the bird to cook about 1/2 the time untouched, un-basted. Thereafter begin to baste (using your mop) about every 20 minutes until complete. The great thing about "basting sauces" is that they can be used throughout the cooking process as they will not burn like barbecue sauce will. Smoky Hale says of basting that it is the secret of great barbecue and can "make a pine knot tender and delicious". NOTE: Avoid basting on an electric smoker. Electricity...liquid...got it?
• Adding wood flavors
- We've found that wood smoke flavor is a relative thing ... relative to the individual's taste. For most people, we would recommend a lighter flavor wood chips or wood chunks such as cherry, apple, maple or pear. The more traditional woods - hickory, mesquite, pecan - may prove overwhelming and too smoky. Again, your taste buds will be the true indicator!
• Applying finishing glazes
- "Glazes" can be many things such as barbecue sauce or sugar, jelly, or fruit based glazes. They are the "crowning touch" to a finished product. Most glazes are made from a sugar or tomato base with various flavors added to enhance the final touch. They are applied during the last hour of cooking...when the pit is beginning to cool down from the higher temperatures. Glazes add a beautiful appearance to the meat as well as an important final flavor. Be careful not to let them burn.

Below are some of our most popular links for Thanksgiving.

Your Turkey Day Resources


Turkey Facts!	Smoke-cooked Turkey
Carving Turkeys	Wood Smoked Flavor
Proper Temperatures	Poultry Doneness Test
Here are a Couple of Great Recipes
Cajun Smoked Turkey	Turkey Seasoning
Herb Rubbed Roasted Turkey	Turkey Injection Mix
Tons More Turkey Fun

Maybe you're looking for some more information ... just enter what you are seeking in our search engine below and we'll be happy to serve you with the Barbecue'n On The Internet's finest information you could ever want for this Thanksgiving Day!

Get Your Turkey Day Right!


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REFERENCES & TOOLS:	Marinades & Injecting | Turkey Cannon | Willie's Turkey Sitters | Leather BBQ Apron | Videos & DVDs
PRIMARY SMOKING WOOD CHIPS FOR TURKEY:	Apple Wood Chips | Cherry Wood Chips | Sugar Maple Wood Chips | Pear Wood Chips | Various Wood Chunks

Looking for a specific answer? More than likely you will find that answer in one of the links below. If not, then send your question to Smoky and he will take a stab at getting you back on the right track! Have fun and keep on keeping on Barbecue'n and Grillin'. Ask Smoky's - Collector's Edition FAQ's Ask Smoky's - New & Improved FAQ's

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Spiced Cranberry Sauce...from Bon Appetit (Nov, '01)

I for one, have never much cared for Cranberry sauce. Over the years, I've experienced many such varieties and most fell short. HOWEVER, one for not giving up, I came upon a recipe in Bon Appetit - Spiced Cranberry Sauce with Zinfandel. Now talk about good. Here you go:



 1 3/4 cup red Zinfandel
 1 cup sugar
 1 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
 6 whole cloves
 6 whole allspice
 2 cinnamon sticks
 1 3x1-inch strip orange peel
 1 12-ounce bag fresh cranberries

Combine all ingredients, except cranberries, in medium saucepan. Bring to boil over medium-heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Reduce heat and simmer until reduced to 1 3/4 cups, about 10 minutes. Strain syrup into large saucepan. Add cranberries to syrup and cook over medium heat until berries burst, about 6 minutes. Cool. Transfer sauce to medium bowl. Cover and refrigerate until cold. (Can be made 1 week ahead. Keep refrigerated.) Enjoy!

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Turkey Day Highlight
Doc Miller's Original Deep Fried Turkey Hook is the finest hook available for deep frying your turkeys. For more information see Doc Miller's Original Deep Fried Turkey Hook.

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BBQ & RIB JOINTS MATCHBOOK COLLECTION
The perfect BBQ lover's gift! Matchbooks from the most beloved
and acclaimed BBQ & Rib Joints in teh nation! www.BBQmatches.com




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Old Smokey Contest Winner
Each newsletter we give away one heck of a grill to one of our lucky readers. By far, the Old Smokey Grill is our largest selling portable charcoal grill because of its durability and ability to produce great tasting food. There is only one winner each month! The winner of this month's Old Smokey Grill - #18 is:
   Bob Magno     Hey Bob, send us the email address used when you signed up for the Smoke 'n Fire Enquirer and we will validate your address. Congratulations! We'll have a new contest next month and will be drawing from the same list you are on!


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