November 26, 2019 Issue, Page 12 of 14

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Page 12 The Elk City News, Elk City, Oklahoma Tuesday, November 26, 2019 Uline Outsicl the Oven this Floliclay Season FAMILY FEATURES ‘hen most families think of holiday cooking, they typically picture baked goods and time spent in the kitchen near the oven. This year, you can take your seasonal meal prep outdoors with cooking methods often overlooked during the winter: grilling and smoking. As one ofthe most popular dishes during the holidays, turkey is an easy way start creating festive flavors using a grill or smoker. To help keep your bird tasty and juicy, this Art of the Turkey Brine requires just a few simple ingredients before transferring the turkey to the gril . Pair it with this Sweet ’n’ Savory Sausage and ing that combines a soft, familiar interior with crispy edges. to create dishes like these in your own backyard this season, tion like Ace Hardware for all your grilling essentials and holiday inspiration. With 72% of U.S. households located within 15 minutes of an Ace store and products from Big Green Egg, Traeger and Weber all under one roof, it’s a helpful place to take your holiday meals to the next level. Find more ideas to change the way you think about holiday cooking at acehardware.com, Sweet ’n’ Savory Sausage nonstick cooking spray and Cornbread Stuffing Cook combread according to package Recipe courtesy of chef Jason K. Morse instructions; allow to cool. Leave of 5280 Culinary and Ace Hardware uncovered and let dry | day. Break Prep time: 15 minutes, plus 1 day into medium pieces. for drying Heat wood fire grill to 350 F. Photos courtesy of Gety Images Cook time: 20-25 minutes Heat medium skillet and add sausage. Servings: 10-12 Cook until half done and fat is rendered, Art: of the Turkey Brine , In pan, mix brine with water. Heat to high 5 minutes to dissolve 11 package cornbr pound sweet Ita ce , apples and garlic, Saute unti Recipe courtesy of chef Jason K. Morse of 5280 Culinary sugar and salt, . eausgee cron caramelized. Add cornbread pieces and Ace Hardware Cool brine mixture; add ice water and mix well. 12 capentcte pected and diced and stir to combine. Add chicken Prep time: 10 minutes Place turkey in bucket and cover with water and brine. Place 12 cupectery with leaves, diced stock until slightly wet or pasty; stir Cook time: About 2 hours; allow 2-3 hours to cool bucket in refrigerator or cooler. 12 cup yellow onion, peeled well to combine. Servings: 6-8 Brine 45 minutes per pound. d Season, to taste, with barbecue rub and 1/3 package 5280 Culinary Brine mix Remove turkey from brine. 1/4 cup dried blueberries transfer stuffing from skillet to pan lightly 2. quarts water, plus additional for cooling and Heat wood fire grill to 350 F. 12 cup dried apples sprayed with nonstick cooking spray. covering turkey, divided Cook turkey 20 minutes then turn temperature to 275 F. Cook teaspoon fresh garlic, crushed Grill, uncovered, 20-25 minutes, ice 1 hour, 40 minutes until internal temperature reaches 170 F. barbecue rub or until golden brown, Internal 6-8 pounds turkey breast with rib cage, cleaned Allow turkey to rest about 15 minutes prior to carving to allow 12 cups low-sodium temperature should reach 155 F when 1 5-gallon Ace Hardware bucket and lid juices to settle. chicken stock fully cooked. It could be time for some new (food safety) traditions By Trisha Gedon The holiday season is upon are being planned and long recipes will likely grace the to thaw a frozen turkey or river and through the woods STILLWATER, Okla. — us and in full swing. Menus standing family favorite table as family and friends other meat on the kitchen to grandma’s house, and you gather to celebrate. counter. You may even try are responsible for bringing There are four towns in the United «niork Ele, This time of year can be to speed up the process by part of the meal, be sure the Fy, nostalgic for some old fam- putting the meat in a sink of food maintains proper tem- States named “Turkey.” They can be found in Arizona, Texas, sy ily holiday traditions. While some of these traditions are hot water,” Brown said. “To prevent the spread of harm- peratures. Keep cold food cold and hot food hot. Louisiana, and North Carolina. perfectly fine, it may be time ful bacteria, develop the new “The holiday season is to change things up just a tradition of thawing meat in a wonderful time to bring bit in an effort to keep food- the refrigerator or in a sink borne illness at bay, said filled with cold water. Both back those long standing of these processes will take a family traditions, but it’s Barbara Brown, Oklahoma Cooperate State University Coopera- few hours to several days, so also a great time to create tive Extension food special- plan accordingly.” new ones, especially if they 580-928-3366 help ensure a safe meal,” ist. If your holiday celebra- www.nfecoop.com “Tt may be an old habit tion includes a trip over the Brown said. terWall answers; more than | More than 54 million Americans are expected to 000 turkey- cooking questi ‘ons holiday this year. That's up 4.8% from last year. Mi CB THANK Elk City Tag Agency 115 E Broadway Ave, Elk Citys 580-225-1936 It was 1863 when President Abraham Lincoln issued a proclamation declaring “a Day of Thanksgiving and Praise,” the culmination of a 36-year campaign started by so-called “mother” or “godmother” of Thanksgiving, Sarah Josepha Buell Hale—a magazine editor and writer who many say also wrote the poem that became the nursery rhyme “Mary Had a Little Lamb.” Happy, Thanksgiving . » —= \ Notional Banh «Tea—= st of Blk Clty rf & Trust of ilk City a if "iRgttha Vio Creare” iss ELK CITY: 2714 W. 3rd St. + 102 S. Main St. « 580.225.2580 Member FDIC. 114 West Broadway, Elk City SAYRE: 711 N.E. Highway « 580.928.2580 https://www.fnbec.com/ Equal Housing Lender.