Roasted Duck With Orange Sauce

For the ultimate Thanksgiving turkey, consider this easy brine recipe. It infuses the bird with complex flavors of onions, garlic, celery, carrots, citrus and plenty of warm herbs & spices. The splash of ale lends a sweet, smokey goodness to the mix. After the turkey marinates overnight in the brine, roast it to tender perfection.

Just imagine the faces of your family and guests when you present this gorgeous ham on a platter! For this recipe, semi-boneless ham is baked, then glazed with a succulent mixture of sweet apricot jam, ginger, vinegar, and a touch of brown sugar. After the ham is broiled with the glaze for about 20 minutes, it is browned to absolute perfection.

In this quick pork chop dish, cider juice, vinegar and brown sugar are caramelized with mustard and soy sauce in the skillet, forming a glossy, richly flavored base for the sauce. Baked small carrots add a sweet note that plays well with the mild pork.

Turkey is an excellent meat to smoke; the meat stays tender and moist thanks to the savory brine marinade and the spice rub before smoking. Applewood chips infuse the turkey breast with a sweet smokiness. Serve it with this mouthwatering cider & bourbon gravy!