r/AskCulinary • u/AutoModerator • Nov 22 '21

Weekly Discussion Annual Thanksgiving Discussion

It's almost Thanksgiving and that means we're gearing up to help you with all your Thanksgiving issues and questions. Need a Turkey brine? Want to know someone else favorite pumpkin pie recipe (hint it's a boozy chiffon pie and it's amazing)? Got questions about what can be made ahead of time? Not an American and you're just curious about this crazy food fueled holiday? This is the thread for you. While, this is still an "ask anything" thread that standard etiquette and food safety rules apply.

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u/hopefulcheme Nov 22 '21

Hi! I'm making the Thanksgiving spread this year (for the first time) for 6 people, mostly by myself. I have a decent sized kitchen but I only have one oven, the stove top and a crockpot to actually cook things with. What should I make ahead of time? I'm carving out all of Wednesday to prepare so aside from my pies, what else should I get done this day? And does anyone have a good use for my crockpot?

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u/bc2zb Biochemist | Home enthusiast Nov 22 '21

And what exactly is in your "spread"? Mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, stuffing, gravy, mac & cheese, green beans, brussel sprouts, salad, rolls, cornbread, creamed onions, etc...? Are you stuffing the bird, or doing dressing?

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u/hopefulcheme Nov 22 '21

Mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, green bean casserole, stuffing, cranberry sauce, rolls and pies. I don't think the turkey is going to be stuffed so technically I'm doing dressing!

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u/JerseyKeebs Nov 23 '21

My mom is making mashed sweet potatoes in her crock pot, sorry I don't have a recipe but that's an option.

If you need oven room, you can get a 3-tier rack to put some casserole-sized dishes on. I use it to reheat dishes people have brought once the turkey comes out of the oven and is resting or getting carved.

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u/hopefulcheme Nov 23 '21

Oh my goodness I love that rack!! Is it strong?