Having Turkey for Thanksgiving?

Lon · Post by **Lon** » Fri Nov 18, 2011 5:30 pm

Mine is bigger than yours.

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K.Snyder · Post by **K.Snyder** » Fri Nov 18, 2011 8:55 pm

I'd say in another ten years we might not be as lucky...

Lady J · Post by **Lady J** » Fri Nov 18, 2011 8:56 pm

I think you need bigger side dishes! :wah:

Bruv · Post by **Bruv** » Sat Nov 19, 2011 3:50 am

The cooked picture is photo shopped, she would be struggling to hold that baby like that

K.Snyder · Post by **K.Snyder** » Sat Nov 19, 2011 4:17 pm

Bruv;1376149 wrote: The cooked picture is photo shopped, she would be struggling to hold that baby like thatNot if my mother cooked it she wouldn't

Kathy Ellen · Post by **Kathy Ellen** » Sat Nov 19, 2011 4:57 pm

Bruv;1376149 wrote: The cooked picture is photo shopped, she would be struggling to hold that baby like that

Just curious Bruv...How can I tell if it's photoshopped?

Bruv · Post by **Bruv** » Sun Nov 20, 2011 6:44 am

Kathy Ellen;1376209 wrote: Just curious Bruv...How can I tell if it's photoshopped?

You wouldn't if its done well.

But to me, knowing the weight of a turkey that size, and imagining it is hot, the picture just looks wrong.

That sort of size looks as if she would have called hubby to lift it, and he would need to do a clean and jerk, and most surely wouldn't want to hold it at arms length for a photo, the way his Mrs is doing.

K.Snyder · Post by **K.Snyder** » Sun Nov 20, 2011 10:36 am

The raw turkey in the second photo I'd say is the most obvious chop...That little frail woman wouldn't be smiling that wide knowing she'd have to wrestle with that bird.

From my limited experience in hunting animals I probably would have been incredibly nervous to have to rationalize that beast wobbling toward me as I sit on the ground in front of a tree

Bruv · Post by **Bruv** » Sun Nov 20, 2011 10:48 am

OK Mr Snyder, perhaps both are shopped, but by far the cooked one looks the most likely candidate, being out of proportion to the cute relaxed smile on the ladies face, unless there is a hidden support out of sight for photographic purposes.

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Sun Nov 20, 2011 10:56 am

Our family always get their turkey's from a local farm where they are grown to obscene weights. One Year my late sister had the entire family for Christmas so ordered a 40 lb Turkey from the farm.

She went to start cooking It Christmas Eve only to go Into a mad panic because It wouldn't fit In the oven. So late Christmas Eve, her husband Is In the shed with this Turkey In a vice taking a chain saw to It. Her neighbours had popped In for a drink and asked 'What's Pat doing In the shed at this time of night'? Cutting the Turkey In Half she said....

WHAT ???

That'll teach her to show off.

K.Snyder · Post by **K.Snyder** » Sun Nov 20, 2011 1:24 pm

Bruv;1376257 wrote: OK Mr Snyder, perhaps both are shopped, but by far the cooked one looks the most likely candidate, being out of proportion to the cute relaxed smile on the ladies face, unless there is a hidden support out of sight for photographic purposes.Yes but I'm a person with such a practical mind I couldn't help but notice the oven in the second picture. She'd be lucky to fit half of that bird in that toaster

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Sun Nov 20, 2011 2:37 pm

Bruv · Post by **Bruv** » Sun Nov 20, 2011 2:50 pm

K.Snyder;1376293 wrote: Yes but I'm a person with such a practical mind I couldn't help but notice the oven in the second picture. She'd be lucky to fit half of that bird in that toaster

So why didn't your practical mind consider the oven the cooked one was cooked in ?

A 'toaster' being the grill ?

(I am getting bored with this now)

flopstock · Post by **flopstock** » Sun Nov 20, 2011 4:39 pm

The food networks live t-day special was on today. alton Brown told folks that even if indoor fryers are now for sale, he recommends using them outside for safety.

We got a 14 pounder this year.:guitarist

K.Snyder · Post by **K.Snyder** » Sun Nov 20, 2011 7:06 pm

Bruv;1376317 wrote: So why didn't your practical mind consider the oven the cooked one was cooked in ?

A 'toaster' being the grill ?

(I am getting bored with this now)Because,Bruv, there wasn't an oven in the first. What makes things "obvious" is not having to use one's imagination.

Much like the show "Unforgetable" I'd think the show would depict a sense of realism but not even the previews for it can help steer people toward it

YZGI · Post by **YZGI** » Mon Nov 21, 2011 11:18 am

We'll be having 2 ,15 pounders deep fried...

Lon · Post by **Lon** » Mon Nov 21, 2011 11:42 am

yzgi;1376408 wrote: we'll be having 2 ,15 pounders deep fried...

Deep fried??? How disgusting.

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Mon Nov 21, 2011 11:53 am

YZGI;1376408 wrote: We'll be having 2 ,15 pounders deep fried...

I've got an Ostrich

flopstock · Post by **flopstock** » Mon Nov 21, 2011 11:57 am

YZGI;1376408 wrote: We'll be having 2 ,15 pounders deep fried...that's what all the chefs on food network were saying yesterday - two smaller gives you more legs.

are you frying outside?

YZGI · Post by **YZGI** » Mon Nov 21, 2011 12:36 pm

Lon;1376411 wrote: Deep fried??? How disgusting.
If you've never tried you wouldn't believe how delicious and moist they are. I do them with a Cajun injection and it gives them great flavor also.

flopstock;1376415 wrote: that's what all the chefs on food network were saying yesterday - two smaller gives you more legs.

are you frying outside?

I fry at the edge of my overhead garage door. Been doing it for around 20 years now. Had a cousin who lived in Louisiana who turned me onto it years before it became popular. Been doing the family's Turkeys ever since. Plus some years I fry up to 5 for different friends and family for their Thanksgiving. I do mine different than most. I put seasoned flour into a trash bag , then after injecting bird I place it in the bag, shake around a bit to coat well then into the fryer. Makes it kinda like fried chicken but not even a little bit greasy.

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Mon Nov 21, 2011 3:00 pm

I am eating at my daughter's, her first big meal to cook as a married lady now. Don't know what's on the menu, but who cares! It will be fun.

tabby · Post by **tabby** » Mon Nov 21, 2011 4:56 pm

Lon;1376411 wrote: Deep fried??? How disgusting.

Pictures of Thanksgiving Turkeys at WomansDay.com- Thanksgiving ideas

Not as disgusting as some of these "creations". Anyone for Alligator Stuffed Turkey??

The deep fried turkey is listed at the bottom of the page and they agree with YZGI that it's good. I've never tried it but it seems like it's becoming more and more popular.

YZGI · Post by **YZGI** » Tue Nov 22, 2011 8:53 am

I forgot to mention, it takes about 1 hour to fry a 15 pound turkey.

tabby · Post by **tabby** » Tue Nov 22, 2011 3:47 pm

DHS issues Turkey fryer warning | Campaign 2012 | Washington Examiner

Be careful!!