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The Harvest Eating Podcast - 520-Proper Thanksgiving Turkey Is Moist -Not Dry!

520-Proper Thanksgiving Turkey Is Moist -Not Dry!

11/21/23 • 48 min

The Harvest Eating Podcast
BECOME A STUDENT IN THE FOOD STORAGE FEAST ONLINE COURSE

Learn skills to turn basic foods into delicious meals all year long. The Food Storage Feast Online Course pays for itself with a bounty of amazing meals, it’s the education you can eat!

Food Storage Feast Endorsement:

“Food Storage Feast is one of the most important recommendations I can make for your preparedness. Chef Keith has changed my entire perspective on how to really enjoy living off food storage.”

-Joel Skoussen, Author Strategic Relocation, Publisher World Affairs Brief

HARVEST EATING SPICE BLENDS ARE NOW SHIPPING

We’re excited to share the news that the Harvest Eating spice line is back! The supply chain issues have eased, and packaging is readily available in the quantities we need.

Initially, we will have the following varieties available:

  1. Grilled Chicken
  2. Steakhouse Blend
  3. Carolina BBQ
  4. Northern Italian

Check out our spice master pack containing 6 cans of our best-selling spices, perfect for Christmas gift giving, save $6 dollars and get free shipping.

Montana Steak, poultry seasoning, and a breakfast sausage blend will also come later this year. Our wholesale prices have increased substantially but we have kept prices the same as before.

WHAT IS ON THE MENU:
  • one-pot spaghetti
  • croque monsieur
  • soft boiled eggs
  • leek & potato soup
FOOD INDUSTRY AND HARVEST NEWS:

Cocoa prices are hovering around 45-year highs as futures trade over $4,000 per metric ton.

TODAY’S MAIN TOPIC:

Proper Thanksgiving Turkey

Making a great turkey is not complicated, but it does require shelving some olf-wives tales and a few basic steps and tools. I always saw my mom basting a turkey, with a flimsy baster that once squired hot juices all over her hand. I don’t recommend basting a turkey, purely a wase of time as it lets heat out, extends cooking times, and causes uneven cooking as the oven has to scramble to come back to temperature. Rubbing the brd with a little olive oil can help aid the browning process but I have achieved great results without doing that either as the skin has enough fat in it to crisp up nicely.

Here are some steps to cooking the perfect moist turkey:

  • Allow the bird some time to warm up, and remove from the fridge at 7 am the day of Thanksgiving..!
  • Do not overcook the bird, cook at 350 degrees until the thigh reaches 165. Waiting for a pop-up timer ensures dry breasts, do not wait for that timer....watch your probe thermometer instead.
  • Do not baste the turkey, just rotate it once after about 1.5 hours
  • Be sure to add some liquid to the roasting dish, I use water and white wine, about a cup of each, this helps keep the bird from sticking to the pan and also helps give some great flavor to the gravy later on

When my bird reaches temp, I remove it, from the oven and the roaster, I place it on a sheet tray then cover it with foil and towels to keep it warm before I carve it. I then place the roasting dish on the stove and scrape up any bits and stuff on the bottom, all that stuff goes into my gravy pot.

HOMESTEAD TSUNAMI:

Support local farms, especially if they have proteins. I recently bought a bunch of grass-fed and finished beef, pork, and lamb from a local supplier.

ECONOMIC NEWS:

Treasury has to pay back 7.6 trillion to treasury bind holders in the next year, but where are they going to get the money to pay these bondholders? In the next two years, nearly half the national debt will mature...oh GOSH!

PRODUCT RECOMMENDATION:

Altra running shoes-highly recommended!

CLOSING THOUGHTS:

Visit local farms and support them!

RESOURCES FOR THIS EPISODE:

https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/commodities/cocoa-prices-futures-high-chocolate-nino-shortages-harvest-commodity-scarcity-2023-11

https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/bonds/us-debt-maturing-bond-yields-treasury-bills-federal-reserve-qt-2023-9

LINKS TO CHECK OUT:

Harvest Eating Spices

Support Harvest Eating

Enroll in Food Storage Feast

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BECOME A STUDENT IN THE FOOD STORAGE FEAST ONLINE COURSE

Learn skills to turn basic foods into delicious meals all year long. The Food Storage Feast Online Course pays for itself with a bounty of amazing meals, it’s the education you can eat!

Food Storage Feast Endorsement:

“Food Storage Feast is one of the most important recommendations I can make for your preparedness. Chef Keith has changed my entire perspective on how to really enjoy living off food storage.”

-Joel Skoussen, Author Strategic Relocation, Publisher World Affairs Brief

HARVEST EATING SPICE BLENDS ARE NOW SHIPPING

We’re excited to share the news that the Harvest Eating spice line is back! The supply chain issues have eased, and packaging is readily available in the quantities we need.

Initially, we will have the following varieties available:

  1. Grilled Chicken
  2. Steakhouse Blend
  3. Carolina BBQ
  4. Northern Italian

Check out our spice master pack containing 6 cans of our best-selling spices, perfect for Christmas gift giving, save $6 dollars and get free shipping.

Montana Steak, poultry seasoning, and a breakfast sausage blend will also come later this year. Our wholesale prices have increased substantially but we have kept prices the same as before.

WHAT IS ON THE MENU:
  • one-pot spaghetti
  • croque monsieur
  • soft boiled eggs
  • leek & potato soup
FOOD INDUSTRY AND HARVEST NEWS:

Cocoa prices are hovering around 45-year highs as futures trade over $4,000 per metric ton.

TODAY’S MAIN TOPIC:

Proper Thanksgiving Turkey

Making a great turkey is not complicated, but it does require shelving some olf-wives tales and a few basic steps and tools. I always saw my mom basting a turkey, with a flimsy baster that once squired hot juices all over her hand. I don’t recommend basting a turkey, purely a wase of time as it lets heat out, extends cooking times, and causes uneven cooking as the oven has to scramble to come back to temperature. Rubbing the brd with a little olive oil can help aid the browning process but I have achieved great results without doing that either as the skin has enough fat in it to crisp up nicely.

Here are some steps to cooking the perfect moist turkey:

  • Allow the bird some time to warm up, and remove from the fridge at 7 am the day of Thanksgiving..!
  • Do not overcook the bird, cook at 350 degrees until the thigh reaches 165. Waiting for a pop-up timer ensures dry breasts, do not wait for that timer....watch your probe thermometer instead.
  • Do not baste the turkey, just rotate it once after about 1.5 hours
  • Be sure to add some liquid to the roasting dish, I use water and white wine, about a cup of each, this helps keep the bird from sticking to the pan and also helps give some great flavor to the gravy later on

When my bird reaches temp, I remove it, from the oven and the roaster, I place it on a sheet tray then cover it with foil and towels to keep it warm before I carve it. I then place the roasting dish on the stove and scrape up any bits and stuff on the bottom, all that stuff goes into my gravy pot.

HOMESTEAD TSUNAMI:

Support local farms, especially if they have proteins. I recently bought a bunch of grass-fed and finished beef, pork, and lamb from a local supplier.

ECONOMIC NEWS:

Treasury has to pay back 7.6 trillion to treasury bind holders in the next year, but where are they going to get the money to pay these bondholders? In the next two years, nearly half the national debt will mature...oh GOSH!

PRODUCT RECOMMENDATION:

Altra running shoes-highly recommended!

CLOSING THOUGHTS:

Visit local farms and support them!

RESOURCES FOR THIS EPISODE:

https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/commodities/cocoa-prices-futures-high-chocolate-nino-shortages-harvest-commodity-scarcity-2023-11

https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/bonds/us-debt-maturing-bond-yields-treasury-bills-federal-reserve-qt-2023-9

LINKS TO CHECK OUT:

Harvest Eating Spices

Support Harvest Eating

Enroll in Food Storage Feast

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undefined - 519-Proper Thanksgiving Stuffing (dressing) Is Easy, Just Follow These Simple Methods

519-Proper Thanksgiving Stuffing (dressing) Is Easy, Just Follow These Simple Methods

BECOME A STUDENT IN THE FOOD STORAGE FEAST ONLINE COURSE

Learn skills to turn basic foods into delicious meals all year long. The Food Storage Feast Online Course pays for itself with a bounty of amazing meals, it’s the education you can eat!

Food Storage Feast Endorsement:

“Food Storage Feast is one of the most important recommendations I can make for your preparedness. Chef Keith has changed my entire perspective on how to really enjoy living off food storage.”

-Joel Skoussen, Author Strategic Relocation, Publisher World Affairs Brief

HARVEST EATING SPICE BLENDS ARE NOW SHIPPING

We’re excited to share the news that the Harvest Eating spice line is back! The supply chain issues have eased, and packaging is readily available in the quantities we need.

Initially, we will have the following varieties available:

  1. Grilled Chicken
  2. Steakhouse Blend
  3. Carolina BBQ
  4. Northern Italian

Check out our spice master pack containing 6 cans of our best-selling spices, perfect for Christmas gift giving, save $11 dollars and get free shipping.

Montana Steak, poultry seasoning, and a breakfast sausage blend will also come later this year. Our wholesale prices have increased substantially but we have kept prices the same as before.

WHAT IS ON THE MENU:
  • Pork Roast
  • Pork Green Chili with white beans
  • Stewed Apples
  • Rooibos Tea
FOOD INDUSTRY AND HARVEST NEWS:

Ramen Maker Invests $228 Million in New Plant As Demand Surges

The Shit Show At Beyond Meat Continues As Sales Slow 6 Quarters In A Row And Debt Mounts

Mounting challenges in plant-based meat

Last week, Brown issued a dire outlook for Beyond Meat. While he said there were pockets of strength for the firm, Brown said he was “disappointed” by Beyond Meat’s results in the most recent period and that he expects “current headwinds to persist in the coming quarters.”

TODAY’S MAIN TOPIC:

Proper Thanksgiving Stuffing (dressing) Is Easy, Just Follow These Simple Methods

As many of you know I come from NJ and that means I call stuffing stuffing, not dressing like they do in the southern part of the country. Once you decide on what name you’re calling this concoction, you have to decide if you’re going to actually stuff this stuff into your turkey. For me that is not happening, I NEVER stuff the turkey. I find it increases the mass and slows the cooking time down, plus I want the stuffing to be fully cooked and not have partially raw turkey juice in it. So, to make sure it’s safe, and fast, I cook it separately. Lastly, I like some crispness to my stuffing, which is not attainable if it’s stuffed into the bird.

What you want to put into your stuffing is another decision point, they all have some type of bread but cornbread often shows up to replace basic white bread. Typically aromatics are present such as onions, celery, green peppers, bay leaves, herbs, etc. Most stuffing is moistened with chicken or turkey stock to prevent dryness.

In my mind, the most important ingredient in stuffing is the woody herb sage. Sage is the glue that holds Thanksgiving together in my opinion. Sage is a strong flavor but for me, it’s intoxicating and brings so many fond memories of this holiday meal we all love so much. I always have sausage in my stuffing, the kind that has sage in it, apples are also usually added for some sweetness but this year I plan to swap those for butternut squash and keep the apples on the side.

Let’s talk about the actual method of making the stuffing. Here is what you need:

  • 2 half-sheet trays with cubed bread
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 1 lb Jimmy Dean sage sausage
  • 3 stalks celery
  • 1 small green bell pepper minced
  • 1 granny smith apple, diced
  • 2 tsp rubbed sage
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 3 cups turkey or chicken stock
HOMESTEAD TSUNAMI:

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1. Khaki Campbell:

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521-Thanksgiving Recap, What Worked and What Needed Improvement

BECOME A STUDENT IN THE FOOD STORAGE FEAST ONLINE COURSE

Learn skills to turn basic foods into delicious meals all year long. The Food Storage Feast Online Course pays for itself with a bounty of amazing meals, it’s the education you can eat!

Food Storage Feast Endorsement:

“Food Storage Feast is one of the most important recommendations I can make for your preparedness. Chef Keith has changed my entire perspective on how to really enjoy living off food storage.”

-Joel Skoussen, Author Strategic Relocation, Publisher World Affairs Brief

HARVEST EATING SPICE BLENDS ARE NOW SHIPPING

We’re excited to share the news that the Harvest Eating spice line is back! The supply chain issues have eased, and packaging is readily available in the quantities we need.

Initially, we will have the following varieties available:

  1. Grilled Chicken
  2. Steakhouse Blend
  3. Carolina BBQ
  4. Northern Italian

Check out our spice master pack containing 6 cans of our best-selling spices, perfect for Christmas gift giving, save $6 dollars and get free shipping.

Montana Steak, poultry seasoning, and a breakfast sausage blend will also come later this year. Our wholesale prices have increased substantially but we have kept prices the same as before.

WHAT IS ON THE MENU:
  • Brussels & Cheddar Scramble
  • Thanksgiving Sandwiches
  • Spaghetti with Garlic, Parsley, and Parmesan
  • The return of Steel Cut Oats For Occasional Treat and Performance Boost
FOOD INDUSTRY AND HARVEST NEWS:

Horizon Organic Supends Organic Milk Purchases From Texas Dairy Due To Animal Abuse Allegations

“ We take these allegations seriously. We expect all of our suppliers to always uphold our high standards of animal welfare and quality,” Holm said. “We are conducting a full investigation and are committed to moving quickly to take the appropriate actions.“

PETA included a lengthy list of observations released through video and photographs at the farm in Wills Point, Texas, about an hour east of Dallas. It alleged blind and sickly calves, bedding that had nails that injured and crippled the animals, a cow floating in feces, and grounds littered with rotting corpses.

TODAY’S MAIN TOPIC:

Buffet-style service was a hit, and all guests really seemed to enjoy the meal last Thursday. The sides were amazing, my stuffing was a big hit, even with my wife who thinks stuffing is stupid. I had roasted potatoes instead of mashed but I say mashed is better! The gravy was spot on, super tasty with a wonderful “sagey” aftertaste and perfect consistency. One stand out was my stewed apples, which tasted wonderful but you cannot use two different varieties because they cook so differently that you will have some firm and some mush all at the same time. Spanish Basque Brunt Cheesecake was to die for. Stabilized whipped cream had great texture. The part that needed improvement was my timing, the turkey finished quicker than expected and was not as hot as we wanted it to be. Overall, a successful meal and an enjoyable meal for certain.

HOMESTEAD TSUNAMI:

Free fertility from leaves- instead of throwing them away or burning them just use the mower to mulch them and place them into garden beds, around trees, and use them as a carbon source in compost.

ECONOMIC NEWS:

Oil prices have eased somewhat as we head into winter which is a welcomed change for certain. We paid $3.52 cents yesterday but our prices are usually much higher than other states. Save money on fuel by using grocery points and also using this website which shows the best prices.

PRODUCT RECOMMENDATION:

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CLOSING THOUGHTS:

To improve your cooking skills it’s a good practice to evaluate what you cook and how it turned out then make any adjustments or celebrate your amazing food!

RESOURCES FOR THIS EPISODE:

https://www.fooddive.com/news/danone-horizon-organic-suspends-milk-dairy-texas-farm-peta-report-animal-abuse/700437/

LINKS TO CHECK OUT:

Harvest Eating Spices

Support Harvest Eating

Enroll in Food Storage Feast

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