"Mike Pearce" > wrote in
news:qPcvb.46$xV6.24@lakeread04:

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> Fried turkeys are good. I've had them three or four times, once as a
> guest and the other times I made them. The downside is that there are no
> drippings from the turkey to make gravy, etc. If you try one yourself my
> advise would be to ignore all advise about using those injector things to
> add flavor to the turkey. I've found that they will just flavor a small
> area and it makes the meat look funny in that area.

They've (the inlaws) have been talking about injecting the meat for weeks
now.

Brining works much
> better if you feel the need to do anything. Deep fried turkeys end up
> pretty moist with a very nice crispy skin.
I'd like to try that sometime. I've only ever roasted one.

>
>>
>> I was also wondering what traditional side dishes accompany it that I
>> can bring with me to dinner?
>
> I don't think side dishes here are much different than anywhere else. I'm
> having kind of a neighborhood Thanksgiving at my house this year and I
> haven't even figured out my own side dishes, let alone yours. <g> I think
> I have the desserts down. That is much more important.

Heh.
It hit me today that in addition to a side dish I want to make
an english trifle for desert.
>
> If you are going to be on the south shore feel free to stop by. Email me
> directly and I'll give you all the exciting details. <g>
>
Will do!
Thanks,

Terri