Celebrating Thanksgiving in Canada is a magical time of year: the leaves are changing, the weather is crisp, and we gather with loved ones to have a feast.
Whether you are going to a family gathering or making the food on your own, we collected some tips on how to make a delicious meal for friends and famly. And remember to get your beer, wine or spirits before Monday as the LCBO will be closed!
One of the hardest things to make for a Thanksgiving meal is the bird. You want it moist, golden in colour and cooked all the way through. There seems to be a few ways to do a bird right, so we sifted through enough videos to find the best variations.
The basics: How to choose a turkey. Did you know there are different "types" of turkeys? Martha Stewart has some tips on choosing the right one. Her pricing might be off, but she goes through the difference between frozen, organic and free-range birds. She's also got a friend with some stellar tips on how to brine them. Brining will start breaking dowm the meat, add flavour and make it oh, so juicy.
For those looking to make a simple roast turkey along with homemade turkey gravy, the Tender Juicey Turkey recipe is the way to go. It talks about defrosting, removing the organs, and anything else you would need to know if you have never cooked a turkey before.
If you need some more help with cooking up the rest of your feast, you can always watch the whole thing being served up with Matty Matheson, Chef and Vice Network icon. Even if you don't use some of his recipes, it will inspire you to make your own wholesome turkey dinner.
And there you have it, city dwellers. A small guide to serving up an epic Thanksgiving feast!