Trooper York: A non traditional Thanksgiving.

Wednesday, November 23, 2011

A non traditional Thanksgiving.

I am making a pork roast over fanook, prunes, apples and a white wine glaze. No turkey. I hate turkey.

Also meatballs, sausage, raviolis and a big salad.

But no turkey. And that's final.

35 comments:

ndspinelli said...: Unbelievable! We're visiting our daughter in the Twin Cities. I asked her and her fiance what she would like me to cook for Thanksgiving. When we get together w/ my brides fam it has to be traditional. But myself, my daughter and the fiance don't really like turkey and my bride can take or leave it. Her boyfriend loves roast pork and my daughter loves my sauce. It's a pork loin roast infused w/ garlic and farfelle pasta w/ roasted grape tomato/garlic/basil sauce. I'm sure there was a dago on the Mayflower.; November 23, 2011 at 1:25 PM
ndspinelli said...: This comment has been removed by the author.; November 23, 2011 at 1:25 PM
ndspinelli said...: unfamiliar computer..hair trigger.; November 23, 2011 at 1:25 PM
Trooper York said...: What I do is roast the pork on a bed of fennel, prunes, apples and liberally basted in white wine. I of course rub it with garlic and olive oil.

I also serve my special roast potatoes which are peeled and quartered and liberally douched with salt, pepper and oregano and put in a pan with olive oil. They roast up perfectly.; November 23, 2011 at 1:38 PM
Trooper York said...: Oh and nd....great minds think alike.

Just sayn'; November 23, 2011 at 1:39 PM
ricpic said...: Gobble Gobble Anyway!; November 23, 2011 at 2:01 PM
ricpic said...: Who'm I kidding? Ribeye steaks here.; November 23, 2011 at 2:03 PM
Trooper York said...: I hate Turkey. Dry disqusting crap.

And they always have those thick diqusting mustaches. Even the hens.

Yeeech.; November 23, 2011 at 2:05 PM
The Dude said...: I am fixing jambalaya here. My brother is coming to visit, I asked what he wanted, he said jambalaya, so jambalaya it is. Sausage, pork tenderloin, rice, tomato products, pepper, onion, garlic, spices and maybe some hot sauce, all cooked to perfection.

That will be followed by MacAllan 12 year old scotch and Cohiba cigars. Then, as we recover on Friday we will move some machinery. I don't see any flaws in this plan. I kid my brother that he likes his scotch like he likes his women, 12 years old and smooth, but he finds little humor in that. He likes his scotch to be at least 18 years old.

But I am with you, Troop, turkey is over. Don't care if I ever have it again. But I might spell the adjective you used differently.; November 23, 2011 at 2:17 PM
ricpic said...: Twas the Qount of Monte Qristo first called turkey disqusting. Or was it Joe Qaraqiola?; November 23, 2011 at 2:49 PM
ricpic said...: That's a mustache? I always thought it was the top part of the wattle. Which probably isn't even called a wattle. The top part that is.; November 23, 2011 at 2:52 PM
Trooper York said...: Just a quick tip from a guinea in Brooklyn. When you want to add tomatos to any reciepe use
Pomi crushed tomatoes as what you would add. It cooks up prefectly and can be the basis of any quick sauce or just added and simmered to give a wonderful touch to many dishes.

Check it out. They are just about the best I have encountered. Ever.; November 23, 2011 at 2:52 PM
Trooper York said...: Hey I am taking a spelling break for Thanksgiving!; November 23, 2011 at 2:53 PM
The Dude said...: So I can call someone a "qunt" and it won't be a problem? All right!; November 23, 2011 at 2:56 PM
Titus said...: Sounds so fucking good.

I am going to my Italian friends house. They start with Tortellini Soup, Some sort of artichoke thing with some sauce inside the leaves, salad, raviolis, ham, tripe, potatoes, rice, calzones, cranberry sauce, sorbet and wine.

The gay and his fag husband live on one floor, the sister and her 40 year daughter live on one floor, and Big Al, the father, age 80 live on one floor. The brother with his family live across the street.

Got to love the Italians.

tits.; November 23, 2011 at 3:10 PM
Trooper York said...: Hey I think qunt is our new word for the day!; November 23, 2011 at 3:12 PM
MamaM said...: Smoked brined Turkey on the grill for the M family. Crispy outside, tender and juicy within--plus a delicious smell in the air all afternoon. Trying Bobby Flay's Cranberry Relish this year, along with garlic mashed pots, creamed onions, broccoli and a Caesar Salad.

The pork loin sound delicious. Told the MrM about it and will try it ourselves another time.

Piqunt: a combination of qunt and punt for a description of this blog's unique flavor.; November 23, 2011 at 4:14 PM
Meade said...: "But no turkey. And that's final."

Fine, ya big potato.

We'll see if we can wrangle an invitation from the house of chickenlittle. Reportedly, he is roasting the real deal.

Happy Thanksgiving to all you Troopies!

from, Meadhouse.

armpits; November 23, 2011 at 4:28 PM
Trooper York said...: Happy Thanksgiving to you and the Mrs as well Meade.

I hope you have a happy and prosperous and joyful Thanksgiving.

Don't let the Packers losing bum you out too much.; November 23, 2011 at 4:35 PM
blake said...: I'm not a big turkey fan (and I hate Turkey) but I can eat it once a year.; November 23, 2011 at 4:37 PM
Fred4Pres said...: Trooper's pork roast sounds good.

But you can be traditional without turkey...they ate venison too. And pork roast is arguably a closer sustitute for venison. Trooper's recipe would work for venison, provided you are careful not to over cook Bambi.

As I noted below, it was always tradition for a few trays of stuffed shells, manacotti or lassanga. Which as a kid I greatly preferred over turkey.; November 23, 2011 at 4:38 PM
Fred4Pres said...: Happy thanksgiving to Meade and Ann.; November 23, 2011 at 4:40 PM
Fred4Pres said...: MamaM, I am brining too. I made u the brine last night and it is cool now. I am doing a 12 and 14 lbs birds, so I will brine one, then the other. Both are going on the BBQ; November 23, 2011 at 4:43 PM
Fred4Pres said...: MamaM, the "u" was a typo. But I would give u some brine if you wanted some.; November 23, 2011 at 4:44 PM
Fred4Pres said...: The best mashed potatoes evah are yukon golds with cooked food processed celeraic (a celery root peeled and cubed) and parsnips mixed in. A ratio of 50/50 works but you can put in more potatoes if you wish. Do not food process the potatoes (or it will get gummy). You then mash them together with sour cream, butter, etc.

You can throw in some cooked food processed fennel and some garlic too if you wish. I can go either way on that.; November 23, 2011 at 4:48 PM
Fred4Pres said...: Sixty's plan sounds like a winner too.; November 23, 2011 at 5:04 PM
chickelit said...: Meade said: We'll see if we can wrangle an invitation from the house of chickenlittle.

Anytime you pass this way. Most people don't stop in Oceanside, thinking the water and sand is somehow better in San Diego or Los Angeles.

Reportedly, he is roasting the real deal.

It's true that I'm spit-roasting a bird--with porcini stuffing. The traditional slow cooking with rotation self bastes and avoids the lower half getting soggy. I collect the drippings for gravy.

But after thanksgiving it's cold turkey for me.

Happy Thanksgiving All!; November 23, 2011 at 5:07 PM
chickelit said...: But you can be traditional without turkey...they ate venison too.

Venison will be a side dish. My son shot a 6-point buck in Wisconsin last month during the special "Youth Hunt" season. I had it processed and shipped out here for a small fortune.; November 23, 2011 at 5:09 PM
Ron said...: Happy Thanksgiving to all in the 'Trooperverse'!; November 23, 2011 at 10:20 PM
rcocean said...: Mrs RC will be serving Shrimp Scampi - seems she's tired of Turkey after 15 years and wants a change.

I said "Ok dear", as if I had a choice.

Anyway, the best thing about Thanksgiving is the side dishes, although I don't think Stuffing goes with Shrimp.; November 24, 2011 at 1:33 AM
Dust Bunny Queen said...: Our untraditional Thanksgiving for just the two of us.

BBQ rib eye steaks (2 inch cuts)
Blue cheese and roasted garlic topping
Roasted root veggies (potatoes, acorn squash, parsnips)
Romaine salad with oranges, pine nuts and croutons in a orange/olive oil vinaigrette)
Sour Cream Pumpkin Custard Pie with whipped cream.

You don't have to have turkey!!; November 24, 2011 at 12:38 PM
windbag said...: Happy Thanksgiving, y'all.; November 24, 2011 at 5:50 PM
windbag said...: Two potential polls emerged in the thread today, methinks. What animal will you NOT eat? What animal could you eat everyday?; November 24, 2011 at 5:50 PM
windbag said...: Thanksgiving with the in-laws. I love my mother-in-law. She's the only person on the planet who never stopped believing in me. She's a remarkable woman. Dinner was the usual scrumptuous fare.; November 24, 2011 at 5:52 PM
Anonymous said...: Happy t-day..!
Nouvelles Canada; November 25, 2011 at 1:40 AM

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