{"id":38664,"date":"2021-11-19T16:04:00","date_gmt":"2021-11-19T23:04:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pressurecookingtoday.com\/?p=38664"},"modified":"2021-11-19T16:06:45","modified_gmt":"2021-11-19T23:06:45","slug":"thanksgiving-meal-planner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pressurecookingtoday.com\/thanksgiving-meal-planner\/","title":{"rendered":"Thanksgiving Meal Planner: How to Prep & Time Your Meal"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Make turkey day easier by using my Thanksgiving Meal Planner printable<\/em>s<\/strong>! There’s one to guide you through making everything in the pressure cooker and another to help you maximize both your Instant Pot and oven space. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n The key to a stress-free holiday meal is planning<\/em><\/strong>!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n If your goal is to spend less time in the kitchen and more time on the football field with your family, then you\u2019re in the right place. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Not only do I have two easy Thanksgiving planning guides to print and follow, but one includes how to make the whole dinner in an Instant Pot \/ pressure cooker! <\/p>\n\n\n\n Focus on enjoying your food and family, not all the prep work. Scroll to the bottom to download the guides<\/span> <\/strong>and enjoy your easiest and most stress-free Thanksgiving yet. \ud83e\udd83<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \ud83e\udd67 Note: <\/strong>This holiday, if you\u2019re cooking for a smaller crowd\u2014even just for one or two\u2014the Total Instant Pot Thanksgiving Planning Guide will help you make Thanksgiving staples in smaller portions<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n My two turkey day planning guides means there\u2019s something for everyone. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n For the Instant Pot lover, choose my pressure cooker-only guide. Every delicious dish on your holiday table will take a fraction of the time and still be full of all of your favorite flavors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n From juicy turkey to creamy mashed potatoes to custardy pumpkin pie, there\u2019s no need to turn on the oven this year. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n However, if you\u2019d like to stick to a few more traditional Thanksgiving recipes, there\u2019s a guide for you too! My second Thanksgiving plan lays out how to make a meal with all of the fixings using both a pressure cooker and oven.<\/strong> <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n The Total Instant Pot Thanksgiving Guide<\/strong> is perfect for anyone who doesn\u2019t have (or doesn\u2019t want to use) an oven. It includes a detailed timeline of how to cook the entire meal in a single pressure cooker. (Though you can use more if you have them!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Plus, we’ve compiled the ingredients in each recipe so you can whip up your grocery list quickly.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n It serves 4 to 6 people and features classic Instant Pot Thanksgiving recipes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019re all in on using your Instant Pot for Thanksgiving this year, here are a few tips to make the best turkey in an electric pressure cooker \/ Instant Pot:<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2744\ufe0f Make sure your turkey is fully defrosted<\/strong>; if there’s even a chance the center of the turkey is still frozen, you’ll need to add extra cook time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u23f2\ufe0f For thaw timing<\/strong>: See the USDA’s recommended defrosting schedule here<\/a>. It always seems to take longer than expected to defrost the turkey, so be sure to leave yourself plenty of time.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n \ud83d\udd51 If you’ve never made a turkey in your pressure cooker before, give yourself a little extra time<\/strong> to cook so you\u2019re not stressed about getting dinner on the table. It stays warm and moist in the pressure cooker if you finish early.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \ud83d\udccf Before preparing the turkey breast, check to make sure it fits<\/strong> inside your pressure cooking pot. (Take your cooking pot to the store if necessary.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n \ud83c\udf57 Check the meat:<\/strong> Is your turkey breast bone-in<\/strong> or boneless<\/strong>? If your turkey is boneless, the thickness of the breast will determine the cook time. If your breast is long and skinny, your cook time will be less. However, if your breast is more rounded, you’ll need a longer cook time. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n \u23f2\ufe0f For cook timing:<\/strong> I use a 30 minute cook time with a 10-minute natural pressure release to cook both a 6-pound bone-in, skin-on turkey breast and a 3-pound boneless, skinless breast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \ud83c\udf21\ufe0f Take the guesswork out of cooking and use an instant-read thermometer<\/a><\/strong> to make sure your turkey is cooked to 165\u00b0F at the thickest part of the breast.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n My second Thanksgiving Planning Guide includes recipes that make the most of the Instant Pot and oven. I usually use this guide to make a larger Thanksgiving dinner, and it offers something for everyone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n From flaky pie crust to savory stuffing, this guide is a rundown of every must-have Thanksgiving side dish, entr\u00e9e, and dessert. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Plus, it includes a detailed step-by-step timeline, right down to when to set the table.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n Here are the recipes mentioned in the guides, including a few oven recipes from my baking blog, Barbara Bakes<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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The Two Best Thanksgiving Meal Planners<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The Total Instant Pot Thanksgiving Meal Plan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Tips for Best Results on Your Turkey<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Instant Pot + Oven Thanksgiving Meal Planning Guide<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\ud83e\udd83 Happy Thanksgiving! I hope it’s filled with great food and loved ones.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n