It’s that time of year to express gratitude and to stuff our face with turkey. Fried turkey is an ambitious culinary wonder. It might be more work to deep fry a whole turkey instead of roasting it in a conventional oven. However, the sacrifice is worth it for the moist succulent meat and that irresistible crisp crackling skin.
What about cutting cost and labor by using turkey legs or wings this Thanksgiving Day? The dark meat stays moist without using countless stunts to retain its moisture. Even with high food costs they are still within reason and often sold three to a pack. Turkey legs and wings are available in a smoked version which adds another level of flavor.
I tried a frozen turkey breast last year and it included gravy, a roasting bag, and detailed instructions. Very moist and packed with flavor and lasted for lunch the following day. We all know how delicious leftover turkey tastes.
Turkey meatballs made from ground turkey helps to save money as inflation looms. The fatter content adds moisture to the meatball. I use 85%-15% which means the turkey is 85% and the fat ratio is 15%.
A whole roasted chicken is another idea for Thanksgiving Day, and the taste is like that of turkey. The cost is less and often easier to find at the grocery store during the turkey rush hour.
Consider adding a splash of chardonnay to gravy and allow the alcohol to cook off, especially if children are consuming the gravy. This is super delicious and elevates the smell and taste of the gravy.
Remember that light dry red wines do not mask the flavors of poultry. Be willing to try a new wine this year and explore new options for a wonderful Thanksgiving Day feast.
Ten Wines That Pair with Turkey or Chicken
- Beaujolais-light very dry red wine from France
- Carricante-spicy drywhite wine from Italy
- Champagne-versatilesparkling wine from France
- Chardonnay-unoaked version
- Cinsault-light dry red wine from France
- Gewurztraminer-dry spicy white wine from Germany
- Grenache Blanc-dry white wine from Spain
- Gruner Veltliner-savory dry white wine from Austria
- Pinot noir-light elegant dry red wine
- Rosé Prosecco-versatile sparkling rosé easy drinking Italian wine
TY Ms Wanda for mentioning the ridiculous cost of groceries.
Chicken might be my destination this year with a light dry red.
Chicken wings & some hot sauce gone do it for me in Delaware.
Thanksgiving is a day of thanks the meal is just symbolism.
No oak chardonnay is my pic from the list.
Excellent article for the times.
I ain’t gonna play poor mouth no more this year. See I’m having a big turkey with greens and yams, and dressing. Chocolate layer cake Grater’s ice cream too.
Yeah y’all and a bottle of Beaujolais to wash it all down.
I’m doing me
For me it’s a turkey pot pie & dollar store cookies in Indianapolis. Money tight and my attitude is bad.
Might try a wine from Wanda’s list.