Creamy Green Beans W/ Crispy Onions, Roosted Brussels Sprout & Mushroom Salad, Herb Stuffing, Buttery Smashed Potatoes, Pan Gravy, Fresh Cranberry Relish (Gluten Free Available)

In a large pot, combine the water, kosher salt, brown sugar, garlic, black peppercorns, and sage. Heat until salt and sugar dissolve. Remove from heat and add ice to cool.

Prepare the Brine

Submerge the turkey in the brine and refrigerate for 12-24 hours.

Brine the Turkey

Preheat your smoker to 225°F (107°C). Remove turkey from brine, rinse under cold water, and pat dry.

Prepare the Turkey

Place turkey in the smoker and smoke for about 6-8 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).

Smoke the Turkey

Blanch green beans in boiling salted water for 3-4 minutes. Drain and mix with cream cheese, sour cream, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Top with crispy onions before serving.

Creamy Green Beans

Toss Brussels sprouts and mushrooms in olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast at 400°F (200°C) for 25-30 minutes. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and top with parmesan.

Roasted Brussels Sprout & Mushroom Salad

Sauté onion and celery in butter. Combine with gluten-free bread, chicken broth, sage, thyme, salt, and pepper. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30-35 minutes.

Herb Stuffing

Boil potatoes until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain, then mash with butter, milk, salt, and pepper.

Buttery Smashed Potatoes

In a pan, whisk together turkey drippings, flour, and chicken broth over medium heat until thick. Season with salt and pepper.

Pan Gravy

In a food processor, pulse cranberries, sugar, orange juice, and walnuts until finely chopped.

Fresh Cranberry Relish

local turkey

fresh sage leaves

kosher salt

brown sugar

water

black peppercorns

garlic cloves

fresh green beans

cream cheese

sour cream

crispy fried onions

garlic powder

salt

black pepper

Brussels sprouts

mushrooms

olive oil

balsamic vinegar

parmesan cheese

gluten-free bread

chicken broth

butter

onion

celery

sage

thyme

potatoes

milk

turkey drippings

flour

fresh cranberries

sugar

orange juice

walnuts

Sage Brined Smoked Local Turkey

sage brined smoked local turkey

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