Traditional Thanksgiving Feast Recipe
Lightly smoked and slow-roasted turkey breast with gravy, cornbread dressing, green bean casserole, Sweet or mashed potatoes and cranberry sauce
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Ingredients
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Turkey
Cornbread Dressing
Green Bean Casserole
Sweet or Mashed Potatoes
Cranberry Sauce
Method
Turkey
- 1
Prepare the Turkey
Preheat your smoker or oven to 325°F (160°C). Rub the turkey breast with olive oil, and season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika.
- 2
Smoke and Roast
Place the turkey breast in the smoker or oven, and pour chicken broth into the pan. Smoke for about 3-4 hours or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Baste occasionally.
Cornbread Dressing
- 3
Prepare the Dressing
In a skillet, sauté onion and celery until soft. In a large bowl, combine crumbled cornbread, sautéed vegetables, chicken broth, sage, thyme, salt, black pepper, and beaten eggs. Mix well.
- 4
Bake the Dressing
Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
Green Bean Casserole
- 5
Combine Ingredients
In a mixing bowl, combine green beans, cream of mushroom soup, milk, soy sauce, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- 6
Sweet or Mashed Potatoes
- 7
- 8
Mash or Sweeten
Add butter, milk, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Mash until smooth (or leave chunky if preferred), and serve warm.
