Jul 14 2026
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Classic Holiday Add-ons Recipe

Inspired by Smoking Pig BBQ
Time2h
Serves8

Gravy, cornbread, cranberry sauce, and house-made desserts.

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Ingredients

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Gravy

Cornbread

Cranberry Sauce

House-made Desserts

Method

Gravy

  1. 1

    Prepare the Roux

    In a saucepan, add the turkey drippings and heat over medium heat until hot. Gradually whisk in the flour, stirring continuously for about 5 minutes until it forms a smooth paste.

  2. 2

    Add Broth

    Slowly add the chicken broth, whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Bring to a simmer and cook for about 10 minutes, allowing it to thicken.

  3. 3

    Season

    Add salt, black pepper, and fresh thyme to taste. Adjust seasoning if necessary.

Cornbread

  1. 4

    Preheat Oven

    Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a baking dish or cast iron skillet.

  2. 5

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a large bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.

  3. 6

    Combine Wet Ingredients

    In another bowl, mix the milk, egg, and melted butter until well combined.

  4. 7

    Combine Mixtures

    Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.

  5. 8

    Bake

    Pour the batter into the greased baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.

Cranberry Sauce

  1. 9

    Combine Ingredients

    In a saucepan, combine the fresh cranberries, sugar, water, orange zest, and cinnamon.

  2. 10

    Cook

    Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce heat and simmer for about 10-15 minutes, until the cranberries burst and the sauce thickens.

  3. 11

    Cool and Serve

    Remove from heat and let cool before serving. The sauce will thicken further as it cools.

House-made Desserts

  1. 12

    Preheat Oven

    Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking pan.

  2. 13

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

  3. 14

    Combine Wet Ingredients

    In another bowl, beat together the butter, milk, vanilla extract, and eggs until well mixed.

  4. 15

    Combine Mixtures

    Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry mixture, stirring until just incorporated.

  5. 16

    Bake

    Pour the batter into the greased pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

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