The leaves are red, the temperature has dropped, and it’s almost time for Thanksgiving. This year, give your oven a rest and utilize your BBQ instead! From grilling and roasting sides to cooking your Thanksgiving Turkey, your BBQ can tackle all the traditional Thanksgiving dinner fixings for a feast your family and friends won’t soon forget.
Sprouts and root vegetables roast perfectly on your BBQ’s grills. The heat ensures a delightfully crispy exterior, while keeping the inside soft. They will retain all their delicious flavour to accompany your Thanksgiving dinner main dish. If you prefer your veggies chopped finely, the Traeger Stainless Steel Grill Basket is the perfect addition to your BBQ. This handy basket allows you to cook smaller pieces without risking them falling through the grill grates. Grilling your vegetables will elevate your Thanksgiving Feast with flavours your guests won’t be expecting!
Bread rolls, popovers and Yorkshires, and cornbread are a Thanksgiving carbohydrate must-have when made on the grill. The Napoleon Cast Iron Muffin Cooker makes crafting these irresistible sides effortless. With its even heat distribution, this cast iron cooker ensures perfectly baked treats that will impress your family and friends at the table! The smell of bread coming from the BBQ will have everyone gathering around the table ready for the feast, and we bet there won’t be one leftover!
If you have limited oven space, using your BBQ to cook your Thanksgiving Turkey is an incredible way to be efficient with your kitchen space.BBQing your main will add a delicious smokey flavour that won’t be beat, and will have your guests asking for a BBQ’d turkey year after year. Big Green Egg’s Vertical Turkey Roaster supports your turkey vertically, allowing it to cook and brown evenly and makes slicing even easier. Does your family prefer other poultry? This versatile roaster also works for large chickens!
Want to be extra adventurous with your Thanksgiving BBQing? It’s time to get Thanksgiving dessert on the grill! October is perfect for seasonal autumnal favourites, so gather your bushels of apples for this sweet treat. Top your apples with oatmeal, nutmeg, cinnamon, sugar, and butter, and then grill until marks appear! Serve with ice cream for the perfect finish to your Thanksgiving feast. To elevate this dessert even more, drizzle caramel sauce or other toppings of your choice once removed from the grill.
Thanksgiving only comes around once a year, so why not treat family and friends with a BBQ Thanksgiving meal they’ll talk about until next year? From the appetizers through to dessert, use your BBQ, grills, and smokers to explore new ways to tackle traditional Thanksgiving dishes. To explore BBQs and accessories to make your Thanksgiving dinner dreams come true, visit us in-store in Scarborough, Ajax, Whitby, and Toronto!
