Christmas Countdown - 2016

[Holiday]

MMMmmmm i love it Holiday...Might even have a small glass of wine tonite

Sounds like a great plan!! Cheers!

 

[K.G.]

So sorry to hear your plans were upset in that way. But it sounds like you are working around that to keep things as merry as possible. I hope everything goes smoothly for you and your family.

Continued prayers, strength, courage & (((Hugs))) heading your way. I can only imagine what you must be feeling! I'm sure it's scary, but keep the faith he will pull through this with flying colors! My niece (my Godchild) had to have open heart surgery when she was just under 2 years old. Such a scary time. But she's 30 years old now with 3 beautiful "babies" of her own! I'll be thinking of you all!

Goodness! I'll send a prayer for a successful surgery and a quick recovery for him!

Praying your son's surgery goes well and for a smooth recovery.

It sounds Like you have some good plans already for making the most of the situation.

Thank you all!

 

[K.G.]

Merry Friday Eve!! Just a cloudy day here and still pretty warm. Crazy for November but I did hear our 2nd half of the month is supposed to be chilly, which is fine with me. Hope you all have a great day!

Merry Friday Eve SnowflakeMom! Here its quite warm (again) after a couple of cool days.

Morning K.G. Sorry to hear that your plans will have to be put aside, but quite understandably. My prayers will be added to I'm sure many others for a successful operation and speedy recovery. The plans you have for Christmas at the hospital reflect not only your holiday spirit, but the size of your heart.
Have a very "Thankful Thursday". I know it is early, but...
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Thank you so much!

I don't usually post links to YouTube on the forum, but this Thanksgiving music playlist is so nice that I want to share it with you; HAPPY THANKSGIVING 2016 . It has traditional pieces like "We Gather Together", as well as quiet music like "Pachabel's Canon", about an hour's worth of music. Enjoy!

Thank you for sharing

 

[Festive Spirit]

Here you go @made582 When I see Turkey Tenderloin, for some reason I think of you. LOL

Bacon Wrapped Smoked Turkey Tenderloins

Print
Prep time
25 mins
Cook time
2 hours 30 mins
Total time
2 hours 55 mins

Today I am introducing to you the bacon wrapped smoked turkey tenderloin which is lean, smokes beautifully and is a great cut for the holidays or any day.
Author: Jeff Phillips
Recipe type: Entree
Cuisine: Hot Smoking
Serves: 6
Ingredients

• 2 turkey tenderloins
• 1 lb bacon or about 12 slices
• ½ cup Jeff's original rub (I just use my favorite rub)
• Turkey brine recipe (below)

Instructions

1. To a medium pot add 1 quart of water, 1 TBS of course ground black pepper, 1 TBS of red pepper flakes, 2 long sprigs of thyme, 2 long sprigs of rosemary and 8-10 garlic cloves smashed with the side of a knife.
2. Bring to a boil then remove it from the heat and let it steep covered for 20-30 minutes.
3. Place the mixture in the fridge for several hours to cool.
4. To make the brine, add 3 quarts of cold water to a gallon sized pitcher and 1 cup of kosher salt.
5. Stir the mixture until the salt is dissolved.
6. Add the cooled mixture from the fridge into the brine and stir to combine.
7. Place the turkey tenderloins into a plastic bowl or zip top bag and pour the brine over them to cover.
8. Place the container with the brining turkey into the fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight.
9. When the brining is complete, rinse the turkey under cold water to remove any residual salt and discard the brine.
10. Season the turkey with Jeff's original rub then wrap the entire tenderloin with bacon. This will take approximately 4-6 pieces of bacon.
11. Season the outside of the bacon wrap with Jeff's original rub then place the wrapped tenderloins onto a Weber grill pan, Bradley rack or cooling rack and it is ready for the smoker.
12. Setup your smoker for cooking at about 240°F using indirect heat and cherry wood for smoke.
13. When the smoker is ready, place the meat into the smoker and close the lid or door.
14. Let the turkey smoke cook until it has reached 165°F in the thickest part.
15. Remove the turkey from the heat and allow it to rest under a loose piece of foil for about 10 minutes.
16. Slice and serve.

!!!YUM !!!!
Are we having this on Thanksgiving Day?? Look too delicious!

 

[Bradmac]

Here you go @made582 When I see Turkey Tenderloin, for some reason I think of you. LOL

Bacon Wrapped Smoked Turkey Tenderloins

Print
Prep time
25 mins
Cook time
2 hours 30 mins
Total time
2 hours 55 mins

Today I am introducing to you the bacon wrapped smoked turkey tenderloin which is lean, smokes beautifully and is a great cut for the holidays or any day.
Author: Jeff Phillips
Recipe type: Entree
Cuisine: Hot Smoking
Serves: 6
Ingredients

• 2 turkey tenderloins
• 1 lb bacon or about 12 slices
• ½ cup Jeff's original rub (I just use my favorite rub)
• Turkey brine recipe (below)

Instructions

1. To a medium pot add 1 quart of water, 1 TBS of course ground black pepper, 1 TBS of red pepper flakes, 2 long sprigs of thyme, 2 long sprigs of rosemary and 8-10 garlic cloves smashed with the side of a knife.
2. Bring to a boil then remove it from the heat and let it steep covered for 20-30 minutes.
3. Place the mixture in the fridge for several hours to cool.
4. To make the brine, add 3 quarts of cold water to a gallon sized pitcher and 1 cup of kosher salt.
5. Stir the mixture until the salt is dissolved.
6. Add the cooled mixture from the fridge into the brine and stir to combine.
7. Place the turkey tenderloins into a plastic bowl or zip top bag and pour the brine over them to cover.
8. Place the container with the brining turkey into the fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight.
9. When the brining is complete, rinse the turkey under cold water to remove any residual salt and discard the brine.
10. Season the turkey with Jeff's original rub then wrap the entire tenderloin with bacon. This will take approximately 4-6 pieces of bacon.
11. Season the outside of the bacon wrap with Jeff's original rub then place the wrapped tenderloins onto a Weber grill pan, Bradley rack or cooling rack and it is ready for the smoker.
12. Setup your smoker for cooking at about 240°F using indirect heat and cherry wood for smoke.
13. When the smoker is ready, place the meat into the smoker and close the lid or door.
14. Let the turkey smoke cook until it has reached 165°F in the thickest part.
15. Remove the turkey from the heat and allow it to rest under a loose piece of foil for about 10 minutes.
16. Slice and serve.

Oh please, oh please, oh please let the turkey cancel out the bad parts of the bacon!!

 

[GingerMel]

Hi guys, just wanted to say how excited I am for the holidays this year. I can't believe that it's already time...it'll be over before we know it so we've got to savor every second.

 

[Yuletide Junkie]

Oh please, oh please, oh please let the turkey cancel out the bad parts of the bacon!!

Bad parts??? No bad parts. Only less delightful morsels of goodness.

 

[Holiday]

!!!YUM !!!!
Are we having this on Thanksgiving Day?? Look too delicious!

I'm thinking about it. Is this your Thanksgiving dinner request??

 

[Holiday]

Oh please, oh please, oh please let the turkey cancel out the bad parts of the bacon!!

Yep, no fat or calories on Thanksgiving day!

 

[Holiday]

Hi guys, just wanted to say how excited I am for the holidays this year. I can't believe that it's already time...it'll be over before we know it so we've got to savor every second.

It's getting exciting now! Hope all is well with you GingerMel!

 

[SnowflakeMom]

Merry Friday Eve SFM! We have 60's today & pretty much through next week, but the rest of the 15 day forecast looks like 50's. (subject to change )
Have a wonderful day!!!

Hope you are having a great day too, Holiday!!

 

[Edge612]

Yep, no fat or calories on Thanksgiving day!

Turkey is low fat...the rest of the meal maybe not so much.

 

[Holiday]

Hope you are having a great day too, Holiday!!

Thanks! So far so good. Ready to bust outa here before long!
Have a great evening!

 

[Holiday]

Turkey is low fat...the rest of the meal maybe not so much.

The bacon will add flavor, you can always throw it away after it's cooked.

 

[Edge612]

The bacon will add flavor, you can always throw it away after it's cooked.

I've never seen anyone throw out bacon in my life .

 

['Tis the season]

Costa coffee Christmas drinks are now available and these are the takeaway cups, cool or what!

 

[Holiday]

I've never seen anyone throw out bacon in my life .

LOL!! I actually have seen it! Just not right!

 

[Holiday]

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Costa coffee Christmas drinks are now available and these are the takeaway cups, cool or what!

Very cool!!! I'll have one! Do you deliver?

 

[Festive Spirit]

I'm thinking about it. Is this your Thanksgiving dinner request??

Well I guess it is!

 

[Festive Spirit]

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Costa coffee Christmas drinks are now available and these are the takeaway cups, cool or what!

!!!!
I need one now!!!