Thanksgiving Cooking, Not Gonna Do It

Oops, sorry. Like without the skin and the bones I might be able to eat them.

I’m glad I’m not the only one who has a weird relationship with chicken thighs. I can really only enjoy them when I cook them. These had dark spices - chili powder, thai curry powder, spike. Yes, I bought some spike.

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My relationship with chicken thighs is great .its the chicken boobs that I have a problem with .

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Me too

Is it only chicken thighs or any piece of meat that looks like an :chicken::boar::ram::pig2::sheep::ox::cow2:?

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Hi @TheCookie,

Wait, what about Chef Zone’s version at Howlin’ Ray’s? :wink:

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I dislike legs even more. I know those are veins but it seems like they are. But I like dark meat turkey.

ETA: “those AREN’T veins.”

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:grin: It’s chicken thighs & legs.

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Hi @Chowseeker1999 -

I’ll eat someone else’s, but would never order just dark meat. It’s not about how well anyone cooks them. It’s a personal squeamishness about veins and connective tissue. If I cook them I know they’ll be cooked long enough to make all that stuff palatable. I HATE legs though and can’t understand why kids (the most squeamish humans) like them. Must be that handy handle. Very convenient for parents too I might add. I do like dark meat turkey though. Yes, I’m a pain in the a_ _.

Happy Chicken & Turkey Eating!

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You said just what I would but better. EXACTLY.

Mostly moist. The top of both breasts dried out slightly otherwise the bird held up.

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Here are some delivery and local options I’m investigating. Only 4 weeks away.

Kreuz Market
$49.95 + $17 for packaging/dry ice + shipping. I’m guesstimating $120 total
https://kreuzmarket.com/order-menu/turkey/whole-smoked-turkey/
This is probably what I’m doing this year. They start taking orders on November 1st.

Willie Bird
$40 for 8-11lb bird + shipping and handling.
https://www.williebird.com/shop/smoked-turkey/

Tavern
$600 for 8 people. Bird plus sides.
https://thelarder.com/

Gjusta
Estimated $175 for 14lb bird

Bristol Farms
Can’t find the Holiday menu yet. They are still on Halloween but will update.

Whole Foods
The cheapest 4 person meal starts at ~$80 (2017 menu below so prices are likely higher). They do sell turkeys a la carte but the menu is not available online yet.
https://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/sites/default/files/media/Holiday_2017_SetA_HolidayMenu_5x7_NA_v5.pdf

Gelson’s
$140 for bird and sides - feeds 8.
https://www.gelsons.com/deli-and-catering/holiday-dinners.html

La Crawfish
$69.99 crawfish turducken with corn bread

Little Jewel
Pecan smoked turkey $100
No menu online but was mentioned on another thread.

Clay Oven
Tandori chicken
Can’t find any info on pricing

Wexler’s Deli
$395 for 10-12 people. Bird plus sides.
https://wexlersdeli.com/thanksgiving/

Sam Woo
$40 for ~10lb bird
Not recommended by somebody up thread.

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A+ work

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What no dark meat . Love the legs . I only like boobs on you know . Not poultry. Dungeness crab this year . No Turkey. Cheers.

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Where are you getting your crabs? We got terribly spoiled when we house exchanged with a family in Sonoma. The Sonoma Market cooked their own live crabs and we just swooped in and bought them. Here in Reno I’ve not found any that were cooked on site. PS: Stay warm.

This is going to be a tough one . 4 hours to the coast . Or r&r in Redding already cooked. I’m so spoiled of getting them live and steaming. Thanksgiving might be a day early.

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Thanks for the list. To add to it, because I am also looking and not willing to spend $$$ for my 25+ family members.

Popeye’s
13-16 lb Cajun fried turkey for $39.99+ (depending on location)
Before it gets to the customer, the big bird is hand-rubbed and infused with zesty Louisiana-style seasonings, slow-cooked and flash-fried for crispy skin.

Anyone tried it? The reviews online seem to be uniformly positive.

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I may buy it just for the carcass to make soup.

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Dear Johns
$95 adults
$45 kids (≤ 8 yrs old)
https://www.dearjohnsbar.com/thanksgiving

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Is it available in LA? I was driving around Chicago and saw one advertised