Every November millions of Americans face the same struggle on Thanksgiving: They’re running out of oven space. A very simple and flavor enhancing solution to this dilemma is right on your deck: Your Big Green Egg grill! Whether you are grilling your turkey on the Big Green Egg or use it to prepare sides, your guests will thank you for their best Thanksgiving meal yet. Blackhawk Hardware carries all the Big Green Egg accessories (or EGGcessories as we like to call them) you may want to help you whip up deliciousness on your BGE. From V-racks to dutch ovens to grill thermometers, these guys are sure to take a load off of your Thanksgiving stress. What’s more, Blackhawk carries a wealth of grilling rubs and sauces that’ll put a nice spin on your bird!
Now on to the food. The versatility of the Big Green Egg is once again amazing to have while I plan our Thanksgiving meal. Do I need to grill, smoke, roast or bake my Thanksgiving food? It gets it done. Here are my contenders for this year’s Thanksgiving dinner from the world wide web:
The Turkey
Grill flavor infused, moist turkey meat? Uhm yes please! The biggest game changer for any Thanksgiving meal would be a Big Green Egg turkey and it also leaves you your oven all day long to prep sides and pies. We’re digging these recipes:
The Perfect Roasted Turkey – A very easy recipe that has tips on what size turkey fits your Big Green Egg.
Smoked Turkey – Nothing beats subtle smokey flavors on a Thanksgiving turkey. The pilgrims would have loved this one!
Maple Brined, Apple Wood Smoked Turkey Breast – The perfect recipe if you’re only going to make a turkey breast on your Big Green Egg.
The Sides
You can easily make these on the Egg while the turkey is resting after grilling it.
Grilled Root Vegetable Salad with Bacon – A quick, colorful side that highlights seasonal produce.
Baked Sweet Potatoes – These are winners thanks to an infusion of butter, rum and orange juice.
Green Bean Casserole – A classic side dish not to be missed on your Thanksgiving table.
Double Corn Cornbread – Cornbread gets even tastier when baked in the Big Green Egg.
The Desert
No Thanksgiving is complete without forcing a sliver of pie into your already stuffed stomach. It may hurt but it’s so good.
Pumpkin Pie – This traditional recipe gets a flavor boost by being baked on the Big Green Egg.
Cast Iron Skillet Apple Pie – A hint of smoke makes this rustic pie uberdelicious!
See all these and more Big Green Egg Thanksgiving and holiday recipes on our Pinterest board! Enjoy your Thanksgiving!
