Who's cooking what for Christmas Dinner?

Scottw · 12-22-2012, 09:51 AM

For the first time in my life, my mother is allowing someone else to cook Christmas dinner. That someone is me. I am making a smoked roasted pork loin with three potato hash, roasted asparagus and apple cigar gravy. I already worked on the pork and now it's marinading in some dry rub and a little rootbeer mixed with liquid smoke

Happy Eating

jonumberone · 12-24-2012, 05:59 AM

I plan on making a porchetta, so I just picked up 13.79 pounds of pork belly goodness

mosesbotbol · 12-24-2012, 07:16 AM

Pork - It's what's for dinner... I had a bone-in pork roast last night and eating a pancetta I brought home from Scottsdale last week. Was too much of a deal to pass up (pork roast at Stop & Shop). Cooked on WSM full blast. By the time it got to 350, it was near done. Just perfect to get a crust on the outside. We are going to steakhouse tonight and tomorrow will be pork roast left over's...

Chainsaw13 · 12-24-2012, 08:25 AM

Dom, I'm coming over

qwerty1500 · 12-24-2012, 08:47 AM

Christmas eve tradition for 25 years ... McDonalds drive-through.

Christmas day ... some beautiful filets on the Weber.

EricF · 12-24-2012, 09:13 AM

Ribs and chicken on the smoker.

kelmac07 · 12-24-2012, 12:12 PM

Traditional at the McKinley house...spiral ham, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, corn, rolls and followed up with some pumpkin pie.

Jasonw560 · 12-24-2012, 12:21 PM

Christmas, usually, we go and find a big rib roast and make that. Along with the green bean and broccoli casserole, homemade mashed potatoes, yeast rolls, and gravy. This year, we're bypassing the rib roast and doing turkey. (We didn't get turkey on Thanksgiving, we had steak at Epcot.)

This year, for Christmas Eve, we're doing the whole appetizer thing. (Also a tradition). Sausage balls, some dips, other stuff, and the south Texas staple...tamales.

Zipponubke · 12-24-2012, 12:30 PM

Rabbit in sour sauce is a tradition in the place where I live.

markem · 12-24-2012, 12:39 PM

Standing rib roast seared in its own fat and then baked in a nice pinot noir to make its own gravy. We'll also be making mashed taters and everyone else is responsible for other parts of the dinner.

Having everyone bring a little bit instead of one person being overwhelmed is a 30+ year tradition here.

T.G · 12-24-2012, 01:11 PM

I'm going out for Chinese food.

mahtofire14 · 12-24-2012, 01:15 PM

No no no! No Fa ra ra ra ra ra!!

We are having Honey Baked Ham, Cheesy potato bake, green beans, a family czech sauerkraut dish and some fine deserts. Hope everybody has a great xmas with family and friends!

gnbikes · 12-24-2012, 11:50 PM

I'm doing 2 prime ribs. One will be seasoned traditional with Johnny's seasoning, the second with Cajun seasoning.
Garry

icehog3 · 12-25-2012, 12:06 AM

No clue, I'll find out when I get there.

Ashcan Bill · 12-25-2012, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Scottw

For the first time in my life, my mother is allowing someone else to cook Christmas dinner. That someone is me. I am making a smoked roasted pork loin with three potato hash, roasted asparagus and apple cigar gravy. I already worked on the pork and now it's marinading in some dry rub and a little rootbeer mixed with liquid smoke

Do you use CCs or NCs when making your gravy?

JoeCool87TC · 12-25-2012, 01:10 AM

Christmas Eve Tradition - Wifey & I supped at the local Chinese Place.

Christmas dinner will be smoked country ham, fresh green beans with bacon, onions, and mushrooms, and mashed potatoes with gravy.

I'm cooking the morning coffee!

Merry Christmas to All!

joeobx · 12-25-2012, 07:20 AM

We did a rib roast, turkey and all the normal fixins for Christmas eve with the family. Today will be leftovers and cigars.

68TriShield · 12-25-2012, 08:29 AM

Eye round of beef x2.

EricF · 12-25-2012, 12:51 PM

These are in process and will be paired with my garlicky cole slaw and tater salad!

2.5 hrs left to go!!!

Scottw · 12-25-2012, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Ashcan Bill

Do you use CCs or NCs when making your gravy?

Haha, typo, cider gravy but we somed some CCs while we cooked (hoyo Epi 2)

12-22-2012, 09:51 AM	#1
Scottw Going Commando Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Sussex, NJ Posts: 2,815 Trading: (6)	Who's cooking what for Christmas Dinner? For the first time in my life, my mother is allowing someone else to cook Christmas dinner. That someone is me. I am making a smoked roasted pork loin with three potato hash, roasted asparagus and apple cigar gravy. I already worked on the pork and now it's marinading in some dry rub and a little rootbeer mixed with liquid smoke Happy Eating __________________ "Ray when someone asks you if your a GOD you say yes."

12-24-2012, 05:59 AM	#2
jonumberone Raw Dog Join Date: Jun 2010 First Name: Dom Location: Exit 8A Posts: 6,484 Trading: (62)	Re: Who's cooking what for Christmas Dinner? I plan on making a porchetta, so I just picked up 13.79 pounds of pork belly goodness __________________ Sex junkie looking for a dealer

12-24-2012, 07:16 AM	#3
mosesbotbol That's a Corgi Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moses Location: Boston Posts: 6,171 Trading: (6)	Re: Who's cooking what for Christmas Dinner? Pork - It's what's for dinner... I had a bone-in pork roast last night and eating a pancetta I brought home from Scottsdale last week. Was too much of a deal to pass up (pork roast at Stop & Shop). Cooked on WSM full blast. By the time it got to 350, it was near done. Just perfect to get a crust on the outside. We are going to steakhouse tonight and tomorrow will be pork roast left over's... __________________ Port Wine & Claret \| British Cars \| Welsh Corgi's

12-24-2012, 08:25 AM	#4
Chainsaw13 Møøse bites can be nasty Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Bob Location: The Enchanted Mitten Posts: 7,176 Trading: (96)	Re: Who's cooking what for Christmas Dinner? Dom, I'm coming over __________________ My neighbor came by my house this morning at 2AM, pounding on the door. Good thing I was still up playing the drums.

12-24-2012, 08:47 AM	#5
qwerty1500 Good thing I'm normal Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: One Particular Harbor Posts: 607 Trading: (0)	Re: Who's cooking what for Christmas Dinner? Christmas eve tradition for 25 years ... McDonalds drive-through. Christmas day ... some beautiful filets on the Weber.

12-24-2012, 09:13 AM	#6
EricF Ain't Never Gonna Leave Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Eric Location: Miramar, FL Posts: 7,004 Trading: (116)	Re: Who's cooking what for Christmas Dinner? Ribs and chicken on the smoker. __________________ It might taste crummy, but at least it's huge.

12-24-2012, 12:12 PM	#7
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Who's cooking what for Christmas Dinner? Traditional at the McKinley house...spiral ham, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, corn, rolls and followed up with some pumpkin pie. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

12-24-2012, 12:21 PM	#8
Jasonw560 PhD from Sarcastic State Join Date: Jul 2011 First Name: Jason Location: Harlingen, TX Posts: 812 Trading: (0)	Re: Who's cooking what for Christmas Dinner? Christmas, usually, we go and find a big rib roast and make that. Along with the green bean and broccoli casserole, homemade mashed potatoes, yeast rolls, and gravy. This year, we're bypassing the rib roast and doing turkey. (We didn't get turkey on Thanksgiving, we had steak at Epcot.) This year, for Christmas Eve, we're doing the whole appetizer thing. (Also a tradition). Sausage balls, some dips, other stuff, and the south Texas staple...tamales. __________________ ...And a woman is only a woman, But a good cigar is a smoke! -R. Kipling

12-24-2012, 12:30 PM	#9
Zipponubke Still Watching My Back Join Date: Dec 2012 First Name: Rene Location: Maastricht, the Netherlands Posts: 206 Trading: (0)	Re: Who's cooking what for Christmas Dinner? Rabbit in sour sauce is a tradition in the place where I live.

12-24-2012, 12:39 PM	#10
markem Bunion Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Second Star on the Right Posts: 22,621 Trading: (47)	Re: Who's cooking what for Christmas Dinner? Standing rib roast seared in its own fat and then baked in a nice pinot noir to make its own gravy. We'll also be making mashed taters and everyone else is responsible for other parts of the dinner. Having everyone bring a little bit instead of one person being overwhelmed is a 30+ year tradition here. __________________ I refuse to belong to any organization that would have me as a member. ~ Groucho Marx

12-24-2012, 01:11 PM	#11
T.G Grrrrrr Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: The Other Adam Posts: 15,557 Trading: (37)	Re: Who's cooking what for Christmas Dinner? I'm going out for Chinese food.

12-24-2012, 01:15 PM	#12
mahtofire14 Chillin in the Aging Room Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: Pete Location: St. Paul, MN Posts: 1,588 Trading: (16)	Re: Who's cooking what for Christmas Dinner? No no no! No Fa ra ra ra ra ra!! We are having Honey Baked Ham, Cheesy potato bake, green beans, a family czech sauerkraut dish and some fine deserts. Hope everybody has a great xmas with family and friends! __________________ Saving basements in the Land of 10,000 Lakes.

12-24-2012, 11:50 PM	#13
gnbikes Feeling at Home Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Garry Location: Kent, WA Posts: 625 Trading: (3)	Re: Who's cooking what for Christmas Dinner? I'm doing 2 prime ribs. One will be seasoned traditional with Johnny's seasoning, the second with Cajun seasoning. Garry

12-25-2012, 12:06 AM	#14
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,261 Trading: (60)	Re: Who's cooking what for Christmas Dinner? No clue, I'll find out when I get there. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

12-25-2012, 01:10 AM	#16
JoeCool87TC Relaxing in Paradise... Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: Joe Location: Beautiful Rural East Texas Posts: 186 Trading: (4)	Re: Who's cooking what for Christmas Dinner? Christmas Eve Tradition - Wifey & I supped at the local Chinese Place. Christmas dinner will be smoked country ham, fresh green beans with bacon, onions, and mushrooms, and mashed potatoes with gravy. I'm cooking the morning coffee! Merry Christmas to All!

12-25-2012, 07:20 AM	#17
joeobx just playing in the storm Join Date: Oct 2009 First Name: Joe Location: Fredericksburg. VA VCM Country Posts: 1,117 Trading: (4)	Re: Who's cooking what for Christmas Dinner? We did a rib roast, turkey and all the normal fixins for Christmas eve with the family. Today will be leftovers and cigars. __________________ it's all fun and games till the flying monkeys show up

12-25-2012, 08:29 AM	#18
68TriShield Got Torque? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Maryland Posts: 7,194 Trading: (40)	Re: Who's cooking what for Christmas Dinner? Eye round of beef x2.

12-25-2012, 12:51 PM	#19
EricF Ain't Never Gonna Leave Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Eric Location: Miramar, FL Posts: 7,004 Trading: (116)	Re: Who's cooking what for Christmas Dinner? These are in process and will be paired with my garlicky cole slaw and tater salad! 2.5 hrs left to go!!! __________________ It might taste crummy, but at least it's huge.