A Meat Smoker Produces A Strong Flavor...

A Meat Smoker Produces A Strong Flavor Thanksgiving traditions can be very different depending on your culture and your upbringing. But no matter what your traditional Thanksgiving ham joint cooked in cider, it wouldn't be perfect without a few certain items. Anything you need to create the perfect Thanksgiving dinner can be found at many online stores such as www.amazon.com or at your local department store.

Savory Honey is nice on sandwiches. It's made with a combination of clover honey and spices. Great on fully cooked ham in crock pot. This also makes a terrific dipping mustard. Try it for egg rolls or chicken tenders.

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Most turkeys have a timer that pops out when the internal temperature reaches the desired point. I always cook my meats a little more because my family prefers it that way. A meat thermometer is valuable tool when it comes to cooking the perfect Thanksgiving Day turkey. You don't have to guess if your turkey is done. And anything that can make preparing your Thanksgiving Day dinner easier means less stress in the kitchen and more time to enjoy with your family.

Most Thanksgiving dinner tables are packed with once a year favorites. One way to spend less is to cook less. If you are hosting the family get together, make it a pot luck. You provide the main star, the turkey or christmas ham, 3 side dishes and one dessert. Have the other members of your family to RSVP what they will be bringing. We have done this for years on my fathers side of the family. We look forward to the fried Turkey my uncle brings. We fight over who gets the last of the chicken and dumplings. The kids make themselves sick with too much of my cousins banana pudding. With everyone chipping in, the cost is not too much for anyone. It turns the meal into a real celebration, one person is not stuck in the kitchen all day cooking.

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Small changes in the menu can make big changes for your budget. Take a look at your Thanksgiving menu and see what changes can be made. Follow these three easy tips to help lower the cost of the holiday meal. Remember these changes will also help your waistline.