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Smoked Turkey, Smoked Maple Bacon & Sausage Dressing with Cranberry Sauce, Smoked Mac, Yams, and Smothered Cabbage & Collard Greens
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Ingredients:
For the Smoked Turkey:
- 1 whole turkey (12-14 pounds)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Smoked Maple Bacon & Sausage Dressing:
- 1 pound smoked maple bacon, diced
- 1 pound smoked sausage, crumbled
- 1 cup celery, chopped
- 1 cup onion, chopped
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 12 cups day-old bread, cubed
- 2 teaspoons dried sage
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 cups chicken broth
For the Cranberry Sauce:
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- Zest of one orange
For the Smoked Mac:
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 4 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Yams:
- 4 medium yams, peeled and sliced
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- Salt to taste
For the Smothered Cabbage & Collard Greens:
- 1 small head green cabbage, shredded
- 1 bunch collard greens, stems removed and leaves chopped
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup bacon grease or olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
For the Smoked Turkey:
- Preheat your smoker to 250°F (120°C).
- Rub the turkey with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Smoke the turkey for 3-4 hours or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
For the Smoked Maple Bacon & Sausage Dressing:
- In a large skillet, cook the diced bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, cook the crumbled sausage until browned. Remove and set aside.
- In the skillet, sauté celery, onion, and mushrooms in butter until softened.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked bacon, sausage, sautéed vegetables, bread cubes, sage, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Pour chicken broth over the mixture and toss until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30-40 minutes or until golden brown.
For the Cranberry Sauce:
- In a saucepan, combine cranberries, orange juice, sugar, and orange zest.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes until the cranberries burst and the sauce thickens.
For the Smoked Mac:
- Cook the macaroni according to package instructions, then drain.
- In a saucepan, melt butter, stir in flour, and cook for 2 minutes.
- Gradually whisk in milk until smooth. Add mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Stir in shredded cheese until melted, then combine with cooked macaroni.
For the Yams:
- Boil yams until tender. Drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan, melt butter and mix in brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Add the yams and toss until coated.
For the Smothered Cabbage & Collard Greens:
- In a large pot, heat bacon grease or olive oil. Add shredded cabbage and chopped collard greens.
- Pour in chicken broth and simmer until greens are tender.
- Stir in heavy cream and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve the smoked turkey alongside the smoked maple bacon & sausage dressing, cranberry sauce, smoked mac, yams, and smothered cabbage & collard greens for a delicious and hearty feast!
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