Your Thanksgiving Questions, Answered: Turkey, Make-Ahead Gravy & Getting Dinner Ready on Time

How do you get Thanksgiving dinner on the table so everything is hot and ready at the same time? In this solo episode of All on the Table, I’m answering your Thanksgiving cooking questions and sharing practical tips to make hosting feel a little less hectic. We’re talking about how to transport a cooked turkey (yes, a cooler comes in handy!), why I wouldn’t put stuffing in a slow cooker, how to make gravy ahead of time, and my Dutch oven turkey breast and gravy—the perfect recipe for a small Thanksgiving. Plus, I’ll help you think through your cooking schedule so you can spend more time enjoying dinner with the people you love. 00:00 Thanksgiving Q and A 02:01 Travel Plans and Setup 03:07 Small Thanksgiving Turkey Breast 04:40 Dutch Oven Turkey and Gravy 07:40 Alternative Mains Ideas 08:54 Jazzing Up Side Dishes 15:01 Slow Cooker Stuffing Debate 15:22 Night Before and Kid Food 18:01 Thawing and Dry Brining 20:04 Tablescape and Letting Go 21:48 Potluck Menu Strategy 22:45 Make Ahead Turkey Gravy 28:23 Timing Your Whole Meal 37:07 Final Tips and Thanks This episode is sponsored by: Learn to think like a chef with “Today We are Cooking”, an approachable collection of over 100 recipes from chef and creator Tini Younger. Find wherever books are sold. https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/813472/today-we-are-cooking----by-tini- younger/?pdivflag=&ref=PRHE3 Snake River Farms is a true pioneer of American Wagyu! Follow them on Instagram @snakeriverfarms or visit snakeriverfarms.com to learn what makes their Wagyu so special, and use code KATIELEE for 10% off your first order. Make your next bake a little better with JusRol! Visit jusrol.com to discover delicious recipes and find out where you can pick up JusRol in a fridge aisle near you. Find Sweet Slice Uncured Ham at your nearest Boar’s Head deli. For holiday entertaining inspiration, recipes, and more visit https://boarshead.com. Try Oats Overnight at https://oatsovernight.com and get 25% off your first box plus a free Shaker when you subscribe! Try the original estrogen-powered M4 skincare from Alloy. Visit https://myalloy.com and use code KATIELEE for $20 off your first order. Connect with Katie Lee Biegel: IG: https://instagram.com/katieleebiegel https://instagram.com/allonthetableofficial TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@katieleebiegel https://tiktok.com/@allonthetableofficial Newsletter: https://katieleekitchen.substack.com/ Recent recipes: https://katieleekitchen.com/ Current favorite finds: https://shopmy.us/shop/katieleebiegel Listen for free on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0J0AUWb5UxCmJ3xVbHuspU Listen for free on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/all-on-the-table-with-katie-lee-biegel/id1760038622