Thanksgiving turkey - dark meat or white meat?

MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca — Tue, 25 Nov 2014 09:20:00 -0500

Happy Turkey Day 2014 to all our brothers and sisters home and abroad, especially those of you serving on the front lines. I've been there and stood my post during the Holiday Season too many times so I figured a bit of turkey humor could liven things up.

Response by PO2 Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 25 at 2014 9:19 AM

PO2 Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 25 Nov 2014 09:19:26 -0500

I don't discriminate.

Response by TSgt Joshua Copeland made Nov 25 at 2014 9:25 AM

TSgt Joshua Copeland — Tue, 25 Nov 2014 09:25:55 -0500

I am all about the Cajun Deep Fried Turkey Breast. My kids fight of the legs.

Response by MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca made Nov 25 at 2014 9:30 AM

MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca — Tue, 25 Nov 2014 09:30:51 -0500

I love them both!

Response by PV2 Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 25 at 2014 9:34 AM

PV2 Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 25 Nov 2014 09:34:29 -0500

It's meat! Love protein!

Response by PO3 Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 25 at 2014 9:44 AM

PO3 Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 25 Nov 2014 09:44:38 -0500

Leftover turkey sandwiches are better than the actual thanksgiving dinner. For that you must have white meat. And mayonnaise not miracle whip. Miracle Whip is for Commies.

Response by SFC Dr. Joseph Finck, BS, MA, DSS made Nov 25 at 2014 9:49 AM

SFC Dr. Joseph Finck, BS, MA, DSS — Tue, 25 Nov 2014 09:49:11 -0500

MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca Given a choice, since I am from Texas, I would have brisket, ribs, and some Hill country sausage, but since my wife is still "HOUSEHOLD 6" I will sit down, shut up, and enjoy my white meat.

Response by CW5 Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 25 at 2014 9:51 AM

CW5 Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 25 Nov 2014 09:51:18 -0500

Good question, MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca. I'm a white-meat guy.

Response by LCpl Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 25 at 2014 10:07 AM

LCpl Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 25 Nov 2014 10:07:56 -0500

Dark meat all the way! White meat is too dry, and IMO, not appetizing at all.

Response by MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca made Nov 25 at 2014 10:13 AM

MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca — Tue, 25 Nov 2014 10:13:07 -0500

Last night we had our annual Cub Scout Thanksgiving dinner. My parents came and when all was said and done I sent them home with the turkey I cooked (we're having Thanksgiving at their house) because we had so much left over. The turkey was already cut up and cleaned, so my mom just called and said come over for lunch, I just made turkey salad.

I think a ginormous hole in the time-space continuum was just opened as I've never had leftover turkey prior to eating it on Thanksgiving.

Response by SFC William Swartz Jr made Nov 25 at 2014 10:16 AM

SFC William Swartz Jr — Tue, 25 Nov 2014 10:16:57 -0500

Lil bit of both, breast and thigh, with all the fixins!!

Response by SSG Gerhard S. made Nov 25 at 2014 10:21 AM

SSG Gerhard S. — Tue, 25 Nov 2014 10:21:53 -0500

It's both moist and flavorful.

Response by SSG Robin Rushlo made Nov 25 at 2014 10:39 AM

SSG Robin Rushlo — Tue, 25 Nov 2014 10:39:32 -0500

SMOKE TURKEY

Response by SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 25 at 2014 10:42 AM

SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 25 Nov 2014 10:42:24 -0500

Well I prefer white meat, unless we are talking about the turkey leg. If it's the turkey leg then I'll take that over anything.

Response by LCpl Steve Wininger made Nov 25 at 2014 11:00 AM

LCpl Steve Wininger — Tue, 25 Nov 2014 11:00:35 -0500

Definitely Dark!!! I always manage to steal the drumstick before it is picked clean.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 25 at 2014 11:19 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 25 Nov 2014 11:19:51 -0500

dark meat all the way.

Response by SSG Maurice P. made Nov 25 at 2014 11:56 AM

SSG Maurice P. — Tue, 25 Nov 2014 11:56:10 -0500

BOTH.........WITH ALOT OF STUFFING AND GRAVY AND APPLE PIE AND EGG NOG AND DR PEPPER DIET=HEAVEN FOLKS....HAVE A VERY HAPPY AND JOYOUS THANKSGIVING RALLYPOINT BROTHERS AND SISTERS AND ESPECIALLY TO YOU GALS AND GUYS DEPLOYED IN HARMS WAY.........BE SAFE

Response by CPT Zachary Brooks made Nov 25 at 2014 12:33 PM

CPT Zachary Brooks — Tue, 25 Nov 2014 12:33:43 -0500

With the whole Ferguson thing going on this is of course where my mind went.

Response by CPT Zachary Brooks made Nov 25 at 2014 12:34 PM

CPT Zachary Brooks — Tue, 25 Nov 2014 12:34:30 -0500

I'm like them both? So I'm a mixed race chicken?

Response by SCPO Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 25 at 2014 1:59 PM

SCPO Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 25 Nov 2014 13:59:13 -0500

MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca More white than dark for me, but I have never been known to push a plate away!!!

Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours and a special Happy Thanksgiving to all our Brothers and Sisters that are standing the watch or out on patrol, we are with you and you are all in our thoughts and prayers always.

V/R

Senior

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 25 at 2014 3:20 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 25 Nov 2014 15:20:34 -0500

Both. and Ham. And Dressing. And Sweet Potatoes. And....

Response by PO2 Corey Ferretti made Nov 25 at 2014 3:25 PM

PO2 Corey Ferretti — Tue, 25 Nov 2014 15:25:07 -0500

I love me some turkey smothered in GRAVY mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

Response by SMSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 25 at 2014 3:43 PM

SMSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 25 Nov 2014 15:43:33 -0500

Yes, everything will be eaten in multiple sittings between naps...

Response by CW5 Sam R. Baker made Nov 25 at 2014 4:12 PM

CW5 Sam R. Baker — Tue, 25 Nov 2014 16:12:12 -0500

All the above, with stuffing and cranberry, everything is awesome! Did I just start that movie jingle from the LEGO movie in your head as well?

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 25 at 2014 4:54 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 25 Nov 2014 16:54:06 -0500

I am more into the sides. Bring on the green bean casserole!

Response by SPC Charles Brown made Nov 25 at 2014 5:09 PM

SPC Charles Brown — Tue, 25 Nov 2014 17:09:03 -0500

To all my military brothers and sisters wherever you may be have as safe and happy thanksgiving day as is possible. God bless you all.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 25 at 2014 5:37 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 25 Nov 2014 17:37:45 -0500

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iAe7-GpV98E

Some tips on carving.

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Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 25 at 2014 5:41 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 25 Nov 2014 17:41:59 -0500

It's all about that white meat but I don't disciminate...if it's on my plate it's disappearing ;)

Response by Lt Col Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 25 at 2014 6:30 PM

Lt Col Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 25 Nov 2014 18:30:39 -0500

I like the drumsticks for dinner, but the white meat is best for the sandwiches the next day.

Response by Cpl Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 25 at 2014 9:13 PM

Cpl Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 25 Nov 2014 21:13:55 -0500

White or dark matters not as long as it's deep fried.

Response by SSG Everett Wilson made Nov 26 at 2014 5:28 AM

SSG Everett Wilson — Wed, 26 Nov 2014 05:28:52 -0500

turkey is turkey.

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 26 at 2014 6:10 AM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 26 Nov 2014 06:10:24 -0500

Gotta go for the breast meat.

Response by Sgt Jennifer Mohler made Nov 27 at 2014 3:47 PM

Sgt Jennifer Mohler — Thu, 27 Nov 2014 15:47:01 -0500

Dark meat only!

Response by Cpl Victor B Johnson made Nov 28 at 2014 11:54 AM

Cpl Victor B Johnson — Fri, 28 Nov 2014 11:54:39 -0500

We didn't have turkey this year. Our Creole cuisine was on point though.
Gumbo, jambalaya, fried Tilapia, and Red Velvet Cake. Mmmmmm!!! lol

Response by SPC(P) Thomas Beliveau made Nov 28 at 2014 12:06 PM

SPC(P) Thomas Beliveau — Fri, 28 Nov 2014 12:06:49 -0500

Who turns down the delicious drumstick? Dark meat all day.

Response by PO1 John Miller made Jun 6 at 2015 10:36 PM

PO1 John Miller — Sat, 06 Jun 2015 22:36:19 -0400

Bacon wrapped turkey. Yum...

Response by MSgt Curtis Ellis made Nov 26 at 2015 2:15 PM

MSgt Curtis Ellis — Thu, 26 Nov 2015 14:15:49 -0500

I wish turkeys had 4 wings and 6 legs!!!

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 26 at 2015 2:32 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 26 Nov 2015 14:32:33 -0500

MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca Dark... legs and thighs mmm mmm mmm

Response by Capt Brandon Charters made Nov 26 at 2015 7:42 PM

Capt Brandon Charters — Thu, 26 Nov 2015 19:42:11 -0500

Great poll here MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca. I go with anything my wife puts in front of me, but I usually try to snag the dark meat first.

Response by MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca made Nov 26 at 2015 7:45 PM

MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca — Thu, 26 Nov 2015 19:45:47 -0500