Smokydave Posted November 24, 2014 Report Posted November 24, 2014 I haven't posted a cook in a long time. My wife was sick with cancer and succumbed two weeks ago. I decided I had to get back in the saddle and fill some emptiness or I was going to go crazy. So I did an easy cook. Two honey-brined turkey breasts from Wegmens. I dusted with poultry seasoning, granulated garlic and ground pepper. In the foil pan underneath I mixed carrots, celery, onions and mushrooms and a quart of chicken broth. Two-and-a-half hours at 350-ish and I was done. It was difficult to take off the bone as I'm used to carving a whole turkey. It tasted great and was moist. I strained the juice from the pan and didn't thicken--just left it the way it was. Had it all with sides of rice and broccoli. If only my baby had been here to taste it. Effing cancer takes another angel from this world.
tony b Posted November 24, 2014 Report Posted November 24, 2014 I am so sorry to hear of your loss. As a widower myself, I can empathize with what you are going through. Hang in there, my friend.
wilburpan Posted November 24, 2014 Report Posted November 24, 2014 I am so sorry to hear of your loss. As a widower myself, I can empathize with what you are going through. Hang in there, my friend. Ditto. My condolences to you and your family.
GoFrogs91 Posted November 24, 2014 Report Posted November 24, 2014 I can't begin to say I understand what you and tony have been through. My thoughts and prayers are with you guys.
CeramicChef Posted November 24, 2014 Report Posted November 24, 2014 Dave - please accept my condolences. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Yesterday was the 5th anniversary of my Mom's passing. There isn't a day goes by that I wouldn't give 5 years off the end of my life for one more family meal at her table. The acute pain goes away, but there is still an ache. When the ache comes, remember the laughter, the good times you had together, and revel in that! Oh, BTW, nice cook you did there. Stay in touch.
DaveyR Posted November 25, 2014 Report Posted November 25, 2014 Dave my thoughts are with you and your family. I have kind of an understanding of what you may be going through. Davey
DennisLinkletter Posted November 27, 2014 Report Posted November 27, 2014 Dave - Please accept my condolences. You and your wife will be in my thoughts and prayers. I can't even imagine loosing my angel.. Effing cancer is right.. Took my father in a way I would not which for an enemy.. I hope you find peace in her memory
normstar Posted December 5, 2014 Report Posted December 5, 2014 Condolences Dave. Three years ago tomorrow I lost my dad to cancer as well. Hang in there.
EGGARY Posted December 29, 2014 Report Posted December 29, 2014 I am very sorry about the loss of your wife. Words can't take away the pain but just to know there are people out there who care.
wibblylee Posted January 7, 2015 Report Posted January 7, 2015 My condolences Dave. I lost my dad to cancer this past summer, which has been/is difficult so I can't imagine losing my spouse. Hang in there.
dstr8 Posted January 7, 2015 Report Posted January 7, 2015 Sorry, I just caught up with this thread: Dave, offering sincere condolences for your loss. Words just don't stretch very far but know the power of thought and prayer and shared grief can be of benefit at times like this. Dan
CeramicChef Posted January 7, 2015 Report Posted January 7, 2015 Doc - I've been meaning to tell you a BIG THANKS for your OP on this thread. I did an enchie cook based on one of these turkey roasts and by all accounts, it was a hit. Great taste, easy to smoke/cook. I'll be doing this again and thanking you every time I cook one off.
Texan_in_Thailand Posted November 15, 2015 Report Posted November 15, 2015 I cooked three of these at once in the roti-rack. I suspect I didn't really need it and that the rest of you just cooked them on the grate, I just wanted to try out to new toy. Party guests, however, RAVED about the smoked turkey, and my boss' wife has already requested it for this Christmas.
