Thanksgiving is a great holiday that means good food with family and friends. On the flip side -for those preparing the meal it means a lot of time spent in the kitchen and extra holiday stress.
One smart way to make your prep simpler while offering a unique twist on the Thanksgiving meal is to make the full feast on the grill. Not only will your guests love the added and distinct flavors, but it will allow you to spend less time focused on the kitchen and more time with your company.
Here are some ways you can make Thanksgiving all on the grill!
Main Dishes
Grilled Whole Turkey
This one is for traditionalists who feel that no Thanksgiving dinner is complete without a turkey. Although grilling turkey is not the everyday way to make a turkey, it is the best manner to help ensure it comes out at its most tender and juicy. This is less messy and intense than cooking inside. If you get some nice fall weather its also a not a bad time to be outside.
Grilled Turkey Wings
If grilling a whole turkey seems frightening but you can’t imagine a Thanksgiving without turkey -try grilling turkey wings. This offers a entertaining and exciting spin on a traditional turkey and you can even put some of KC Finest on them!
Sides
Grilled Bread Stuffing
No Thanksgiving meal is complete without stuffing. It’s just not Thanksgiving without it and, although it is a traditional part of the meal, there is no reason why you can’t test with different methods to get the most taste possible. One great way to mix it up when it comes to stuffing is grilling your bread, which can help maximize the stuffing’s flavor and texture.
Griiled Root Veggies
It is not uncommon to serve root vegetables (carrots, beets, parsnips, potatoes, or turnips) at Thanksgiving. These veggies don’t stand out but by making them on the grill with a nice, smoky flavor you can really make them a people pleaser.
Desserts
Grilled Apple Pie
Even your Thanksgiving desserts can be made on the grill. Apple pie – a Thanksgiving favorite – is a great example of making an involved and time-consuming dessert easy by firing it up on the grill.
Grilled Apricots with Ice Cream
A great way to turn farm-fresh ingredients into a sweet dessert right from the grill is serving grilled apricots with ice cream. Add some maple syrup into the mix and you will have a line around the corner
Enjoy the food and Happy Thanksgiving!
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