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Laura PourMeADrink

(42,770 posts)
Mon Nov 16, 2020, 12:23 PM Nov 2020

Anyone want turkey dinner but are down to just a few people for Thanksgiving?

No get-togethers for us - so just me and my husband.

Love turkey dinner but looked and the smallest one is 10 lbs. Can't fit a single thing in freezer.

Guess they don't sell like 1/2 turkeys huh. I'd get a turkey breast but we are a dark meat white meat mixed family

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Anyone want turkey dinner but are down to just a few people for Thanksgiving? (Original Post) Laura PourMeADrink Nov 2020 OP
Can you find drumsticks? Yonnie3 Nov 2020 #1
Been ordering groceries delivered for 6 months. So can't look Laura PourMeADrink Nov 2020 #16
I mostly do curbside pickup Yonnie3 Nov 2020 #22
I know ! Jeez who knew we'd ever be missing the experience Laura PourMeADrink Nov 2020 #30
Have one cut in half at the store meat deli. I've had that done at Kroger in the past. Srkdqltr Nov 2020 #2
That's exactly what I was going to suggest. My mom used to have that done, all the time. Siwsan Nov 2020 #5
Love that idea! Maybe will venture out to store. Ahhhh:) Laura PourMeADrink Nov 2020 #18
How about cornish hens chillfactor Nov 2020 #3
Cornish hen is what I'll be doing blaze Nov 2020 #36
No dark meat but... Blue_playwright Nov 2020 #4
Ya...or our store has those right off rotisserie turkey breasts. But Laura PourMeADrink Nov 2020 #19
Order a couple of take out dinners safeinOhio Nov 2020 #6
Yes! Found a place in CT for my mom - great home cooking place..but we are stuck Laura PourMeADrink Nov 2020 #10
Hate to say it but our group safeinOhio Nov 2020 #26
No.! I happen to love CB! Especially their hash brown casserole! Laura PourMeADrink Nov 2020 #38
I had a thought that we each WhiteTara Nov 2020 #7
That's a great idea!!! Too bad all the people we know here in TX Laura PourMeADrink Nov 2020 #11
I live alone and don't see any relatives but will have a T dinner from a decent local restaraunt... wcmagumba Nov 2020 #8
Wow makes my mouth water!!! 6 lb turkey! What I need! Laura PourMeADrink Nov 2020 #13
. Srkdqltr Nov 2020 #9
U must be Italian? Or vegetarian? Laura PourMeADrink Nov 2020 #39
It's only my husband, kiddo, me MontanaMama Nov 2020 #12
That sounds fantastic! What are miso green beans? I have Laura PourMeADrink Nov 2020 #14
I've been experimenting with miso MontanaMama Nov 2020 #27
Purchase a turkey breast. Barbara2423 Nov 2020 #15
This message was self-deleted by its author Barbara2423 Nov 2020 #17
Just me and the SO this year Callalily Nov 2020 #20
I actually love to cook for myself. You can make everything just the way you like it! Laura PourMeADrink Nov 2020 #40
In the waste lands of Tx you must have a local butcher around. See if you can get turkey mitch96 Nov 2020 #21
I live alone and decided several weeks ago, PoindexterOglethorpe Nov 2020 #23
Absolutely! You made me think so many are alone, in normal Laura PourMeADrink Nov 2020 #31
I ordered a 10# smoked turkey one year when it was just for my husband and me. It was delicious japple Nov 2020 #24
The meat counter is your friend lettucebe Nov 2020 #25
I know. You are so right. Just haven't gone to store in months. Rely Laura PourMeADrink Nov 2020 #32
My daughter and SIL live in the same town - The Polack MSgt Nov 2020 #28
Love your workaround. Agree there's a gigantic chasm in Laura PourMeADrink Nov 2020 #33
It's our 50th sort-of anniversary Retrograde Nov 2020 #29
Congrats !!! Any words of wisdom on how you lasted together Laura PourMeADrink Nov 2020 #34
Consider butchering it down yourself Warpy Nov 2020 #35
Going to cook turkey with all the fixings for 3 people and we will deliver the rest to home-bound dem in texas Nov 2020 #37
Kudos! Just like the record election vote during covid, this may Laura PourMeADrink Nov 2020 #41
 

Laura PourMeADrink

(42,770 posts)
16. Been ordering groceries delivered for 6 months. So can't look
Mon Nov 16, 2020, 12:59 PM
Nov 2020

To really see what they have. But did think those big turkey drumsticks might work.

Yonnie3

(17,376 posts)
22. I mostly do curbside pickup
Mon Nov 16, 2020, 01:11 PM
Nov 2020

I saw both frozen and fresh on the Kroger website. You never know what they really have, it's frustrating.

 

Laura PourMeADrink

(42,770 posts)
30. I know ! Jeez who knew we'd ever be missing the experience
Tue Nov 17, 2020, 12:45 AM
Nov 2020

of going to buy food? Seeing it and picking what looks good.

Srkdqltr

(6,129 posts)
2. Have one cut in half at the store meat deli. I've had that done at Kroger in the past.
Mon Nov 16, 2020, 12:26 PM
Nov 2020

They will rewrap it for you too

Siwsan

(26,178 posts)
5. That's exactly what I was going to suggest. My mom used to have that done, all the time.
Mon Nov 16, 2020, 12:30 PM
Nov 2020

Ideal size for a regular family dinner, with half to spare.

 

Laura PourMeADrink

(42,770 posts)
18. Love that idea! Maybe will venture out to store. Ahhhh:)
Mon Nov 16, 2020, 01:03 PM
Nov 2020

Can't see my instacart shopper accomplishing that. Guess I could order smallest fresh one and cut it myself. Throw some frostbit stuff out in my freezer and freeze half.

blaze

(6,270 posts)
36. Cornish hen is what I'll be doing
Tue Nov 17, 2020, 01:07 PM
Nov 2020

Dining alone for the first time in decades and I want the "look" of T-Day dinner!

I'll set the bird on top of a chopped up potato and carrot... stuff it with 1/4 lemon and a garlic clove or two. Tuck the wings, tie the legs. It's gonna be pretty!!

Blue_playwright

(1,568 posts)
4. No dark meat but...
Mon Nov 16, 2020, 12:28 PM
Nov 2020

We like the rotisserie flavored turkey breast from honeysuckle. I get it for Sunday lunch sometimes for the four of us.

 

Laura PourMeADrink

(42,770 posts)
19. Ya...or our store has those right off rotisserie turkey breasts. But
Mon Nov 16, 2020, 01:05 PM
Nov 2020

My husband favors dark meat. May be his sacrifice to the team this year

 

Laura PourMeADrink

(42,770 posts)
10. Yes! Found a place in CT for my mom - great home cooking place..but we are stuck
Mon Nov 16, 2020, 12:48 PM
Nov 2020

In the culinary wasteland of central TX. You just made me realize what's truly lacking here besides good restaurants...it's the down home comfort food. Even like a diner up north can have delicious turkey plates.

Closest thing to it here I guess would be Cracker Barrel?

safeinOhio

(32,532 posts)
26. Hate to say it but our group
Mon Nov 16, 2020, 01:57 PM
Nov 2020

used Cracker Barrel. Called ahead and didn’t have to stand in the long line. Got way more than we could eat.

 

Laura PourMeADrink

(42,770 posts)
38. No.! I happen to love CB! Especially their hash brown casserole!
Tue Nov 17, 2020, 09:01 PM
Nov 2020

It's such a good place especially on a road trip

WhiteTara

(29,676 posts)
7. I had a thought that we each
Mon Nov 16, 2020, 12:35 PM
Nov 2020

in my group of friends, each cook one thing and then we somehow distribute it to the rest and we each cooked one thing but come up with a whole meal and we can experience sharing. I have to see if they want to do something like that.

 

Laura PourMeADrink

(42,770 posts)
11. That's a great idea!!! Too bad all the people we know here in TX
Mon Nov 16, 2020, 12:54 PM
Nov 2020

Act like they have never even heard of covid.

Just got invited to a Christmas party inside someone's house. "More the merrier". "pass this on". Not a single mention of masks or social distancing. Took me a long time to compose a reply. To land between "not wanting to offend anyone" and "think you are ignorant irresponsible morons". Lol

wcmagumba

(2,871 posts)
8. I live alone and don't see any relatives but will have a T dinner from a decent local restaraunt...
Mon Nov 16, 2020, 12:41 PM
Nov 2020

(take out) with some neighbors. I did find a 6 lb bone in turkey at my local store and will cook it and the sides for myself T eve for the next day and leftovers (love them)...I plan turkey, mashed pot, gb casserole, deviled eggs, stuffing/dressing, corn and rolls...I know, way too much but the election and covid and recent health issues....I deserve it...probly buy a pecan pie too (don't like pumpkin)... whoopee!

MontanaMama

(23,242 posts)
12. It's only my husband, kiddo, me
Mon Nov 16, 2020, 12:54 PM
Nov 2020

and our developmentally disabled neighbor, William, who lives next to our business. We have Willy every thanksgiving and Christmas and have for 30 years...turkeys are just too big for the 4 of us. I’m going to grill a big chicken...butterflied...with a lemon black pepper glaze, garlic mashed potatoes and miso green beans. Creme brûlée for dessert. I don’t think that I will miss having a turkey at all… I surely will not miss having to process all of the leftovers.

MontanaMama

(23,242 posts)
27. I've been experimenting with miso
Mon Nov 16, 2020, 02:23 PM
Nov 2020

these last few months. I like the salty and slightly sweet aspect of it and especially like it in salad dressings. Anyhoo, here are two recipes I've tried and they're both good...I'm making the bon appetit one for Thanksgiving.

https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/blistered-green-beans-with-garlic-and-miso

https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/green-beans-with-miso-butter

Response to Laura PourMeADrink (Original post)

Callalily

(14,885 posts)
20. Just me and the SO this year
Mon Nov 16, 2020, 01:05 PM
Nov 2020

I haven't made a full blown Thanksgiving dinner in years. Planning on chicken (potentially in the IP), and then all of the usual suspects.

 

Laura PourMeADrink

(42,770 posts)
40. I actually love to cook for myself. You can make everything just the way you like it!
Tue Nov 17, 2020, 09:03 PM
Nov 2020

And when you like it.

mitch96

(13,821 posts)
21. In the waste lands of Tx you must have a local butcher around. See if you can get turkey
Mon Nov 16, 2020, 01:08 PM
Nov 2020

from him.. Or like the the others have said get the smallest turkey you can find and have it cut up. Cook what you want and freeze the rest. I take the "remains" of turkey dinner and make turkey salad (like chicken salad) Turkey, diced onion/celery/green pepper or what ever veg you like. A couple spoonfuls of mayo and you are set. Or use the bones and left over meat for turkey soup.
Turkey burgers?? taco's? ..... YMMV shoot, now I'm hungry..
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PoindexterOglethorpe

(25,750 posts)
23. I live alone and decided several weeks ago,
Mon Nov 16, 2020, 01:33 PM
Nov 2020

well before the current surge in corona virus cases, to do Thanksgiving by myself. If I can find a small enough turkey, 10 pounds or less, I'll do a full one. Otherwise, a breast. All the side dishes I want, some wine, and expect to have a lovely time by myself.

I've actually done solo Thanksgivings in the past, for various reasons, so this is simply another one of them.

 

Laura PourMeADrink

(42,770 posts)
31. Absolutely! You made me think so many are alone, in normal
Tue Nov 17, 2020, 12:56 AM
Nov 2020

times. It's not a big deal. I bet it can be very ok!

japple

(9,773 posts)
24. I ordered a 10# smoked turkey one year when it was just for my husband and me. It was delicious
Mon Nov 16, 2020, 01:44 PM
Nov 2020

and next day we cut it up and froze in packets with dressing. It was a great solution for us.

The Polack MSgt

(13,159 posts)
28. My daughter and SIL live in the same town -
Mon Nov 16, 2020, 03:36 PM
Nov 2020

So, I'll make a turkey and gravy , my wife will make stuffing and sweet potato tempura and we'll drop that off at their house.

Daughter will make some pie and green bean casserole, which we'll pick up from the back porch.

Potatoes, cranberries, nuts and liquor will be self supplied. Zoom will be on and football will be watched.

It's the best plan we could come up with, hope it doesn't suck.

My in laws are holding a regular TG day feast, because FREEDUMB.

I hate that they fell for the lies, we used to be really friendly.

Of course they hate that my wife and I "Drank the koolaid" - so we don't speak

 

Laura PourMeADrink

(42,770 posts)
33. Love your workaround. Agree there's a gigantic chasm in
Tue Nov 17, 2020, 01:02 AM
Nov 2020

thinking among us now. It is SO hard not to think "you guys are a bunch of irresponsible idiots"

Retrograde

(10,073 posts)
29. It's our 50th sort-of anniversary
Mon Nov 16, 2020, 11:01 PM
Nov 2020

We started going together Thanksgiving of 1970, so we always celebrate with friends and a big turkey. This year it's just the two of us, but we're still having turkey, a much, much smaller one this year. We ordered a heritage bird, as they are smaller, and are cleaning out the freezer dinner by dinner because there will still be leftovers. I expect we'll be eating leftover turkey for quite a while, but that's what turkeys are for (and stock - looking forward to making a big pot of turkey stock with the carcass).

Now, how well does pumpkin pie freeze?

Warpy

(110,913 posts)
35. Consider butchering it down yourself
Tue Nov 17, 2020, 04:38 AM
Nov 2020

My last job gave us turkeys every year and that's what I did with mine. I left the breast mostly on the bone and rolled the skin around the bottom to keep stuffing in place. Legs and thighs were put into the crock pot with green chile and tomatillos for carnitas to fill taco shells or make into tortilla pie.Bones, skin, and the bits left over on them were turkey soup.

The other thing you can consider is a capon, a desexed rooster that grows to fill the poultry gap for people who have four to dinner but can't justify a whole turkey because they don't want to eat the left overs for three months. They're big enough and taste better than turkey, which needs a lot of help or it tastes like cardboard.

dem in texas

(2,672 posts)
37. Going to cook turkey with all the fixings for 3 people and we will deliver the rest to home-bound
Tue Nov 17, 2020, 08:20 PM
Nov 2020

Wasn't going to cook, but daughter was given a turkey, I told her I'd cook it, but no way we could eat it all and don't have enough room in my freezer. My husband suggested to give all the excess food to our home-bound neighbors and friends.

Nothing I love more than cooking for other people. I keep meal containers in my pantry because I take food to my neighbors and relatives on occasion, so containers won't be problem. Will have my daughter here to help. Will Try to make up the meal packets so each household will get enough for 2 meals which will include some pie.

 

Laura PourMeADrink

(42,770 posts)
41. Kudos! Just like the record election vote during covid, this may
Tue Nov 17, 2020, 09:10 PM
Nov 2020

Be the most loving and giving Thanksgiving yet! The irony of it all.

I like to cook for people too. Are you a Sam's member? They have great tin foil pans with matching tin foil covers.

I like to make soup for people. Guess I need to just spring for Mason jars

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