Thursday, November 24, 2011

Happy Thanksgiving

This year's menu.

Turkey:
   PC Willy's Green Chille Rub
   Onion/Celery loose stuffing
   Smoked in the Big Green Egg with one chunk of pecan
   ~300-325° F 3.5 hrs

Stuffing (2 bags rustic crumbs)
   Onion/Celery sautéed in one stick butter
   Four cups stock (chicken carcass, turkey neck, veggies)
   Bag of Mariani dried cherries
   Cup each chopped macadamia and pecan nuts
   Two chopped apples

Mashed potatoes with sour cream and chives

Roasted brussels sprouts
    Blanched
    Toss in lemon/olive oil/tarragon emulsion
    Bacon salt

Cranberries
    Water/sugar
    ~1/4 cup molasses
    Tbsp cherry balsamic
    Tbsp Cointreau orange liqueur

Sweet potatoes
    One big garnet yam, baked and sliced
    Chopped pecans roasted in butter
    Two Tbsp Bourbon
    Marshmallows

Mushroom medley
    Chantrelle, Shitake, Crimini
    Garlic, wine, and oil