Growing, Butchering and Cooking our Own Turkey

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  • It's Thanksgiving and we are having a turkey feast. Not just any turkey, though... Turkey from our land! See how we raised, harvested, and cooked this special turkey as we give thanks for our blessings.
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  • @lillievalentine8800
    @lillievalentine8800 2 ปีที่แล้ว +73

    AWWWW Missing Arun. I hope that he and family are healthy and blessed on their new adventure.

    • @jennykiest169
      @jennykiest169 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I was feeling the same seeing him in the video.

    • @kaydickerson1229
      @kaydickerson1229 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I miss him too. Good man is missed

    • @parkersplace6372
      @parkersplace6372 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Will he and his family come back?

    • @paulatwood998
      @paulatwood998 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@parkersplace6372 I believe he will return. It has something to do with his Visa expiration date

    • @loistempus5493
      @loistempus5493 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I did not catch that.will really miss him. He did so much for Justin while he was sick.

  • @carriedavis1424
    @carriedavis1424 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    So cool to see all children not on their phones, but helping with all preparations!

    • @Daniiiiikay
      @Daniiiiikay 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I don't think any of the kids have cellphones

    • @brich2929
      @brich2929 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Daniiiiikay good!

  • @racheallbjornberg836
    @racheallbjornberg836 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Glad to see the rabbits got some hay to bed on. I bet Jonah could make some nice boxes for them to climb in to sleep and lay on top of for rest from the wire. Happy to see the improvement.

  • @wadebogard9366
    @wadebogard9366 2 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    Because of you Justin , my daughter and I raised and processed 20 Cornish cross chickens this summer and that's what we are having for our Thanksgiving dinner a roasted chicken plus canned green beans from our garden.

    • @CariMachet
      @CariMachet 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      BECAUSE of you not Justin > you did it

    • @movinon1242
      @movinon1242 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Turning the dream into reality!

  • @redinthethevalley
    @redinthethevalley 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Happy thanksgiving from your neighbor to the north 🇨🇦To Arun, you are sadly missed but we have wonderful memories of you on this channel!

  • @gailwatkins8843
    @gailwatkins8843 2 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    Justin, at some point, could you do "The story of Arune (sp?)" It would be neat to know how he came to the farm, what his arrangement was, and if he always planned to go home. Thanksgiving blessings, g.

    • @robwestley7370
      @robwestley7370 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Sandra Westley uk, his visa was up, he has to get a new visa

    • @thetruehustler1365
      @thetruehustler1365 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Great idea

    • @jessicaTstitches
      @jessicaTstitches 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Arun has his own channel and he's still sharing. Search Arun Kumar, I think it used to be called Cooking with Arun. Can search both. 👍

  • @jamesking1033
    @jamesking1033 2 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    So happy to see hay, and even grass in the rabbit cages, it will provide enrichment, and improve their overall happiness, and health. Definitely a step in the right direction. Happy Thanksgiving!

    • @phillipwatkins4813
      @phillipwatkins4813 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Me too

    • @mamat5264
      @mamat5264 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, I always have hay in my cages and a box they can get in if they choose to get their feet off the wire.

  • @linnsoltwedel
    @linnsoltwedel 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    THANK YOU for giving the rabbits hay!

  • @jameskrontz4246
    @jameskrontz4246 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    We are on the way back to Charleston from Tennessee and we passed through y’all’s area and I told my two boys, 6 and 4, this is where Justin Rhodes lives and they freaked out. The oldest one wanted know why we didn’t just come see y’all lol. Thanks for all you guys do!! Our whole family adores every member of the family! We can’t wait to watch the new videos together.

    • @lovesnape7
      @lovesnape7 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hello Krontz Family. We are Howell Homestead in Summerville!!

    • @jameskrontz4246
      @jameskrontz4246 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@lovesnape7 we actually live in Saint Stephen, but I always say Charleston because no one knows where we are lol.

    • @lovesnape7
      @lovesnape7 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lol same though Summerville is growing very quickly. We are actually going to be heading up towards Justin's way. Either NC or Tenn.

    • @jameskrontz4246
      @jameskrontz4246 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@lovesnape7 my wife is from Crossville, TN

  • @wellymanufandu
    @wellymanufandu 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Happy Thanksgiving Day from Papua east province of Indonesia. God bless you all. Thanks so much for your talent to be blessed me with homesteading. I was build up the homestead life style without use electricity now. I have 40 hens and rooster and 2 female goats (Nubian mixed Boer) and I hope next week will ready to meet other male goats. Thanks for the inspire me to bless others also.

  • @dulciemargaretcolton145
    @dulciemargaretcolton145 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    So glad the bunnies have some hay nowwill keep me cozy and they love to eat too keep their teeth down. Amazing

  • @googooforyou
    @googooforyou 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    We miss you Arun hope you make it back sometime

  • @michaelmencer331
    @michaelmencer331 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    We want Arun back in the USA.

  • @bishwasghale4865
    @bishwasghale4865 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Always pleasure and good to see Arun in the videos ❤️❤️

  • @sheilamesick96
    @sheilamesick96 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Arun was such a hard worker. I hope he’s doing well!

    • @kgwilson1886
      @kgwilson1886 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I really miss seeing his silly smile. He has a Utube channel but I can't remember the name of it. Do you know what it is? Hello from Iowa 🙋‍♀️ Karen Wilson

    • @tiffanyyoung3865
      @tiffanyyoung3865 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yesss 🥰

    • @erikarichardson
      @erikarichardson 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Arun often takes this trip to India this time of year to visit his family. They only stay a few months. He stated on his channel that he will settle in the same area near Justin when he returns. Arun and his family want to set up their own homestead, which was always the plan. He stated that he would post as often as possible on his trip to India this winter. His channel is Arun Kumar.

    • @leekendel9395
      @leekendel9395 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Arun kumar

  • @PaPawsWorkShop
    @PaPawsWorkShop 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Ben cracked me up with his, “I ain’t afraid of no turkey.” 😂

  • @jukeman57
    @jukeman57 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Love how you two involve the children and how the children really help. They will very likely grow up to be independent, responsible, resilient, and very productive adults. Little Henry keeps the smiles going too, ha, ha. Happy Thanksgiving!

    • @lyndaVlogGbu
      @lyndaVlogGbu 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Very true. They grew up with bright future

  • @lisarosebud6404
    @lisarosebud6404 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’m thankful to God for your family. Taking lead on homesteads

  • @violetsands
    @violetsands 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    thank you for giving your rabbits something to sleep on. Happy Thanksgiving

  • @emmville
    @emmville 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Arun miss him

  • @linnsoltwedel
    @linnsoltwedel 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Arun

  • @ordinarypete
    @ordinarypete 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Seeing that flashback to June was a trip. Time flies!! Also, them boys look cool with long hair! Grow it back out!

  • @barbaragrayarmendariz9056
    @barbaragrayarmendariz9056 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Justin , I cooked my turkey in the oven this year with bacon on top , it was so juicy and so good , I will never cook my turkey any other way again , thank you for showing us that way

    • @gothic_oma
      @gothic_oma 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      How does the turkey skin turn out? I'm definitely interested in trying the 🥓. 😊

  • @lauraklein6405
    @lauraklein6405 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    You’re so right Justin! I cooked for two days and the meal was over in 15 minutes. Journey is the destination!

    • @jenniferr2057
      @jenniferr2057 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lol. Read it fast... Thought it said the journey is the digestion.... Thought you were clever!

  • @barbaragoodman1789
    @barbaragoodman1789 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The Beautiful One needs to put out a cookbook !

  • @erinnstreeter
    @erinnstreeter 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    On year, I made smoked broth, it was pretty great. We would use it as a base in things like chili, rustic chicken and wild rice soup, as a braising liquid for pulled pork in the Instant Pot - anything we could think of that could accommodate that smoky flavor.

  • @Daniiiiikay
    @Daniiiiikay 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    There is nothing better to hear than a baby laughing. Henry is so cute 😊

    • @michelefarling6934
      @michelefarling6934 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It is indeed THE best sound in the world. I remember that specifically about my boys. One instance in particular: the oldest (4yrs old at the time) was gently pushing the second (8 mos) on the swing set. Oldest was facing the second, and every time the second came forward towards him, the oldest would make a googly eyed face at the second. The second would have this full on belly laugh. This went on for at least 20 minutes. I will never forget that sight and sound. They are all grown up now. And still make me laugh till I pee...lol. 😊

  • @brich2929
    @brich2929 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I just noticed that the Rhodes (Rebeka) said that she doesn't like storing food in plastic, so things that come in plastic immediately go into glass jars in the fridge. Everything, even ketchup and whatnot. But in their freezer, everything is in plastic bags.

  • @ky-manigooner1054
    @ky-manigooner1054 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nothing beats home-grown.

  • @dragonflysky11
    @dragonflysky11 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Glad you had a nice thanksgiving. Thank you for giving the rabbits some hay, it's a good start!

  • @simoneconsciousobserver3105
    @simoneconsciousobserver3105 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Herding turkeys! You saw it first on the Rhodes Farm. I love Jonah's positive attitude.
    I am thankful that I chose to subscribe to this amazing family's channel. I am inspired in one way or another every video. I am also grateful for the other homesteaders I found thru this channel.
    Warm tropical breeze hugs to all from Mexico. Best wishes in this holiday season where ever and however you celebrate

  • @patriarca91
    @patriarca91 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    3:51 good morning. Cool, super really awesome Job Aunt Rebekah 💖.

  • @amandaforeman2626
    @amandaforeman2626 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I just raised and butchered my first two turkeys ! It’s a addiction! I raised bronze broad breasted :) named them death metal and stuffing :) loves their personalities ! They were so entertaining ! They provided my family and my mom with two beautiful meals ! I’m ordering 6 more this spring !

  • @jillyd2807
    @jillyd2807 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Loved that. Hope you had a good Thanksgiving 🤗
    Hay for the rabbits 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

  • @dap9387
    @dap9387 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I miss Arun! Hope he and his family are well and happy in their new home!

  • @elainejohnson6866
    @elainejohnson6866 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just loved Henry’s laugh! Oh so cute and catching! Good job Josiah!💜💜

  • @anneturner2018
    @anneturner2018 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    We miss Arune…would love to hear how he is doing….😍

    • @kgwilson1886
      @kgwilson1886 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I agree, we miss arune also. He was just gone so abruptly. Would have been nice to have had a little send off party.
      Karen from Iowa

    • @erikarichardson
      @erikarichardson 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Arun often takes this trip to India this time of year to visit his family. They only stay a few months, so that was why there was no goodbye video. Arun stated on his channel that he will settle in the same area near Justin when he returns. Arun and his family want to set up their own homestead, which was always the plan. He stated that he would post as often as possible on his trip to India this winter. His channel is Arun Kumar.

  • @throwitdowngrilling6200
    @throwitdowngrilling6200 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Henry is about the age of my youngest. That laugh is the best 😂

  • @anniepurse2831
    @anniepurse2831 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great looking Thanksgiving dinner Rebekah, well done. God Bless you all.

  • @rawilson7768
    @rawilson7768 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love how you are teaching the kids to help prepare the meals! Happy Thanksgiving to all the Rhodes.

  • @kiprussell6102
    @kiprussell6102 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Looks like y'all had a blessed day together. Love how everyone works together and gets it done. Family is everything. Missing Arune hope he's doing well in India he had seemed like such a part of the family. Keep up the good work and God bless you all.
    Happy thanksgiving guys

  • @mmegraham
    @mmegraham 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The cacophony of the gathering, the labor, the smells, the flavors! That's a joyous Thanksgiving day. What fun!

  • @lauraliekarels4059
    @lauraliekarels4059 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I grew up in a huge family (12 +) and I still remember escaping outside for peace and quiet.

  • @tnwhitley
    @tnwhitley 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you Justin for sharing your Thanksgiving with us!

  • @tinatippin5705
    @tinatippin5705 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    All working and living together. What a blessing you are giving your children. Happy days. Thank you.

  • @CariMachet
    @CariMachet 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Henry LOVES Josiah 💚

  • @BacktoRoots-Portugal
    @BacktoRoots-Portugal 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    It's so nice. to see that nice family gathering, bless you all, you do deserve so peaceful time, It's all I wish for me and my family at this moment so thank you for sharing those good. moments, I do need to see some positive energy to bring me up today 😁

  • @suzannefronzaglio2427
    @suzannefronzaglio2427 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Those biscuits looked great. Would love your wife to share her recipe for them.

  • @camicri4263
    @camicri4263 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yummy! Looks so good you guys! Great job! How is Arun? Family that works together sticks together! Gideon turned out such a great little helper, growing up into an amazing boy like the others and Lily holds her own!
    It looks like you all had a wonderful time!🤗🤗💜💜🤗🤗

  • @vickyoakes4584
    @vickyoakes4584 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice family participation cooking the Thanksgiving dinner!

  • @CMBauer
    @CMBauer 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    “I’m not afraid of a turkey.”
    I am though. Bigger birds like geese and turkey scare me. Lol and I want a homestead.

  • @daviddavid9837
    @daviddavid9837 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Keel bone. My mom always used that word. So I knew exactly what you meant. Thanks, mom!

  • @jiggyfun807
    @jiggyfun807 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Happy thanksgiving everyone-!!-
    Thankful for everyone this year

  • @mrlldale
    @mrlldale 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    God Bless you and your family

  • @evamack80
    @evamack80 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love you guys, Happy Thanksgiving 🦃

  • @zotonz979
    @zotonz979 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I really appreciate your Channel and watching a real farmer I real Homesteader most of the ones on here AR running a petting zoo that's not real farming I grew up on a farm in south Georgia you didn't waste anything you harvested it you took what you needed to feed the family and you sold rest for profit

  • @marygordon3032
    @marygordon3032 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome Justin and beautiful one. Blessings! 🦃👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍💯💯💯💯

  • @homesteadadventureswithcol2362
    @homesteadadventureswithcol2362 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome video as always!

  • @dr.rev.lindabingham
    @dr.rev.lindabingham 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Blessings to all!

  • @travislausier7109
    @travislausier7109 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love it, thanks for sharing Justin!

  • @terimcgurer635
    @terimcgurer635 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Happy Thanksgiving to all of you and your family and have a good day with everybody so God bless you guys love your channels I watch everyone of them when you’re on and when you’ve made them so God bless you guys love you and your family the lady from Indiana

  • @lorabrashear1771
    @lorabrashear1771 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Happy thanksgiving 🦃🍁

  • @beckytaul4355
    @beckytaul4355 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thankful for you guys 🙏🏻❤️

  • @Felinemusiclaser
    @Felinemusiclaser 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    HAPPY BELATED TURKEY DAY.

  • @gkiferonhs
    @gkiferonhs 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Once you've cut the bird in half, go ahead and halve it again separating the white from the dark meat. Then you can put each type of meat on its own tray cook each type of meat to its optimal temperature. I like white meat at 160°F and dark meat at 170F ( or higher). Happy Thanksgiving y'all.

  • @jamescarnes5550
    @jamescarnes5550 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I grew up at a farm and we always had our own turkey it was absolutely delicious

  • @leahr.2620
    @leahr.2620 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The rabbits got hay hooray 😁

  • @conniealmeida3373
    @conniealmeida3373 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Happy thanksgiving 🦃🍁 to you all

  • @Wildevis
    @Wildevis 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks delicious and glad you had a lovely time

  • @bigmamankc6101
    @bigmamankc6101 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Arun worked so hard. I bet you miss that. Wish him well.

  • @carrieashley6465
    @carrieashley6465 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Happy thankgiving to you all tc and gb

  • @deleresenewbold6833
    @deleresenewbold6833 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    It's nice to grow your own food

  • @DJshafka
    @DJshafka 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    homegrown Food 🐔 🦃 🐑 🐄 good stuff

  • @gardengirl4409
    @gardengirl4409 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mr. Brown looks so grown up.

  • @paddygoesracing
    @paddygoesracing 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks delicious

  • @selinanguyentv5125
    @selinanguyentv5125 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    trang trại thích quá

  • @gcbeukes3399
    @gcbeukes3399 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    you guys are very lucky to have your own turkey for thanksgiving I did not have much of an enjoyable thanksgiving because the turkeys in the stores were very expensive I could not afford one

  • @paulgamblin1860
    @paulgamblin1860 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Spatchcocking the turkey helps it smoke faster.

  • @camfasching3022
    @camfasching3022 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow ,Awesome thank you . It is neat to see how many families one homestead could provide Thanksgiving Turkey to, in a pretty great and i assume easy grow. there was like 20 turkeys in your A frame and they must not be a concertation needy like dairy and or pigs,,... NiCe!!!!!! and Yumm..

  • @SUROBLEDEKchannel
    @SUROBLEDEKchannel 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice sharing

  • @wildedibles819
    @wildedibles819 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Happy Thanksgiving much love xoxox

    • @gregorytrue5634
      @gregorytrue5634 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Once we fully thaw a couple chickens from freezer camp we will put them in the smoker for a number of hours until cooked to temp.
      Yum!
      We’ll harvest most of our turkeys on December 13.

  • @carolynconnelly3395
    @carolynconnelly3395 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you

  • @portiamartinez9002
    @portiamartinez9002 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Gona watch videos iv missed,thank you

  • @wesamshsafia1243
    @wesamshsafia1243 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    amazing....

  • @outdooorsman
    @outdooorsman 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    raised my own turkey this year.32 pounds!!

  • @oldpukindog
    @oldpukindog 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    ❤️ family ❤️

  • @jamescarnes5550
    @jamescarnes5550 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yummy

  • @robhaan6245
    @robhaan6245 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I raise my own turkeys too. I cooked a 15 lber for Thanksgiving, my mom asked me at least 5 times where the pop up thermometer was.

  • @panko97
    @panko97 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    After butchering ours weighed 37 pounds. So moist. Fresh is best!

  • @peternakrumahan2323
    @peternakrumahan2323 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Matur suwun 💗💗💗

  • @melodylyons4631
    @melodylyons4631 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Best and worst of this video- Henry laughing and the head.

  • @commandantmccain
    @commandantmccain 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I smoked my turkey the same way minus the bacon. i didnt remove the ribs before. good tip!

  • @daveburton9378
    @daveburton9378 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Doe rabbits need a nesting box for the little bunnies

  • @lwallace3842
    @lwallace3842 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I started out eating baked Turkey then a friend did a smoked Turkey it was delicious however now I am vegetarian. Hope you enjoyed Tour Thanksgiving

  • @linnsoltwedel
    @linnsoltwedel 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great dinner you had! Since we dont celebrate Thanksgiving, all I had for dinner was one hot dog :P But it was good :P

  • @batpherlangkharkrang7976
    @batpherlangkharkrang7976 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi..... Justin Rhodes and Rebecca, thank you for showing your video homestead chickens duck goose farmer garden 👋 bye 👋 bye 👋 bye 👋 👕🐔🐓🐥🐕🐈🐑🐖🐄🐇🌱🌺🌹🌻🌼🌸🍀🌷🏡🎥👍👍👍

  • @MrRoberta0953
    @MrRoberta0953 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Happy Thanksgiving 😊 and thank you for including us with your family 👪 ❤

  • @perihanurucu8875
    @perihanurucu8875 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Turkey💐💐💐

  • @cherylsmith9036
    @cherylsmith9036 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like to make broth from the smoked turkey bones then make it into smoked turkey gumbo! Yummy!

  • @tbh_idek
    @tbh_idek 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Oh yeah I can't wait to eat my own next year

    • @tbh_idek
      @tbh_idek 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Gallawayco Deannevl What?