Thanksgiving Turkey in an Origo Oven

[YVRguy]

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Here in Canada Thanksgiving is just around the corner and my gal and I are considering spending it on the boat. At first I assumed that would mean giving up my Thanksgiving turkey but then I thought, why not?

Has anyone ever tried to cook a small turkey in their Origo stove? Am I headed for culinary disaster or can it be done? I normally cook turkey at a low temp so I'm thinking the oven can get hot enough but I'm not sure how to do the initial sear...

 

[Rick D]

And now for something completely different...

Here in Canada Thanksgiving is just around the corner and my gal and I are considering spending it on the boat. At first I assumed that would mean giving up my Thanksgiving turkey but then I thought, why not?

Has anyone ever tried to cook a small turkey in their Origo stove? Am I headed for culinary disaster or can it be done? I normally cook turkey at a low temp so I'm thinking the oven can get hot enough but I'm not sure how to do the initial sear...

Matter of fact, yes. My wife used the oven for turkey and other things on our Vision 32 and heat isn't a problem. She does say that the big difference is using a cooking bag to keep the juices in and reduce the time. You'll have to take her word for that.

 

[YVRguy]

Matter of fact, yes. My wife used the oven for turkey and other things on our Vision 32 and heat isn't a problem. She does say that the big difference is using a cooking bag to keep the juices in and reduce the time. You'll have to take her word for that.

Thanks Rick! I forgot about cooking bags. That will definitely speed things up.

 

[Richard19068]

And now for something completely different...

Here in Canada Thanksgiving is just around the corner and my gal and I are considering spending it on the boat. At first I assumed that would mean giving up my Thanksgiving turkey but then I thought, why not?

Has anyone ever tried to cook a small turkey in their Origo stove? Am I headed for culinary disaster or can it be done? I normally cook turkey at a low temp so I'm thinking the oven can get hot enough but I'm not sure how to do the initial sear...

You might try splitting the turkey and just cooking half and freezing the other half. That's a little easier for me with the small oven on the boat (or even the bar b que).

BTW my wife's from BC and we do Canadian Thanksgiving here every year. I think I like it better than our Thanksgiving. Less hoopla going on.

 

[shemandr]

You could also get a smoked turkey from one of those smokehouses. May not be your taste but they only need heating. You could then use the oven for the stuffing, potatoes, etc. Good God Almighty I can't believe I have to wait 6 weeks!

 

[Scott B]

We did Thanksgiving on the boat few years back and had a stuffed turkey roll. Much easier and less clean up.

 

[YVRguy]

Thanks for the suggestions. I think I'll just get a very small bird and use a cooking bag. Could be an adventure!

 

[YVRguy]

You might try splitting the turkey and just cooking half and freezing the other half. That's a little easier for me with the small oven on the boat (or even the bar b que).

BTW my wife's from BC and we do Canadian Thanksgiving here every year. I think I like it better than our Thanksgiving. Less hoopla going on.

Yes, Canadian Thanksgiving is definitely more "chill" than the American version. But I think we store up all the hype and put it into Christmas. The Bay already has a bunch of decorations up. It's October!!!

 

[Lander]

Cornish Game Hens!

 

[Ciaraldi]

I always kid my brother (who lives in Toronto), that this is the day when Canadians give thanks that they are not part of the USA!

 

[Gunni]

We use a capon, which is just a big chicken...but I tell every one it is tender baby turkey. Yumm.

 

[Joe2954]

I deboned the turkey last year, stuffed it and cooked it normal but it would have fit in a dutch over or a tiny boat oven. Just a few bandaids involved. I would leave the leg and wing bones in next time.

 

[Kings Gambit]

I actually cook the T-turkey at home on my charcoal Weber which does the job fairly quickly, coming out nice and golden brown. You could probably do it on a Magma if the bird is not too big to fit on the grill with the hood on/down, either propane or charcoal. The other option is to partially cook the bird at home, then finish it off in your stove oven or on the grill. I'd get it about 85% cooked, however. Use a meat thermometer to tell. Finally, you could do a pick up of roasted turkey breast at Boston Market the night before, and have it for dinner on T-day afternoon. We've done that several times. We've also tried Cornish game hens, and they just don't seem "authentic enough" for a good T-day meal!! [My wife and I have done at least 15 T-days on the boat since we've been sailing.]

 

[Kings Gambit]

I always kid my brother (who lives in Toronto), that this is the day when Canadians give thanks that they are not part of the USA!

Yeah, I believe it. Several years ago I was visiting Sydney, Australia. Ordering a VB at a pub one night the bartender asked if I were Canadian. I said no, from the States. I said--several bartenders have asked me about my accent; whether or not I'm Canadian. Is it hard for you Aussies to tell Canadian from "American" accents. He said--"No, not really, mate. If we ask an American if he's Canadian, no problem. But, if we ask a Canadian if he's American--the guy gets all pissed off. So we always start with: 'Are you Canadian, mate?'"

 

[Peggie Hall HeadMistress]

You might consider going with a boneless turkey breast instead of a whole bird. But if you do opt fo cook a whole chicken (be sure it's a ROASTING chicken, not a fryer) or turkey, it really needs to look as if it belongs on a boat!

 

[YVRguy]

I actually cook the T-turkey at home on my charcoal Weber which does the job fairly quickly, coming out nice and golden brown. You could probably do it on a Magma if the bird is not too big to fit on the grill with the hood on/down, either propane or charcoal. The other option is to partially cook the bird at home, then finish it off in your stove oven or on the grill. I'd get it about 85% cooked, however. Use a meat thermometer to tell. Finally, you could do a pick up of roasted turkey breast at Boston Market the night before, and have it for dinner on T-day afternoon. We've done that several times. We've also tried Cornish game hens, and they just don't seem "authentic enough" for a good T-day meal!! [My wife and I have done at least 15 T-days on the boat since we've been sailing.]

Right on! I like your style. I'm thinking I'll sear it at home and then quickly get it to the boat (10 min), put it in the oven and let it cook while we sail. Guess I'll have to remember to keep the latch on the over door closed. The stove is on a gimbal but it would be a shame to catch a gust of wind and have the turkey fly out and across the cabin floor.

 

[pateco]

Doing Thanksgiving on our Boat in Islamorada this November. Our boat doesn't have an oven aboard, so we are going to skip the Turkey and go with Local Florida Lobster for the main course. (lobster was on the menu for the Pilgrim's Thanksgiving). Also we will be doing boiled potatoes, steamed vegetables, and both pumpkin and Key Lime Pie with lots of whipped cream. The pies will be made ahead of the trip.