Here's the 2024 lineup
Christmas BBQ 2024: Your Holiday Feast Awaits!
Whole Turkey
Turkey size reminder
Sizes for our BBQ catering are based on PRE-COOKED weight, with about 25% + lost during cooking. When planning for your NYE dinner options or holiday turkey, a typical portion size when ordering is 1/2-1 lb. per person, especially if you’re considering smoked meats or grilling classes.
12-14 lb.
15-17 lb.
18-20 lb.
21 + lb.
Turkey breast & slicing options
Turkey breast
Sliced option (whole or breast)
If you're looking to serve a holiday turkey or want your whole turkey or breast sliced for your NYE dinner options, this is the perfect choice for you. Our BBQ catering service ensures your meal is ready to impress, just like our grilling classes that teach you the art of preparing delicious smoked meats.
Beef & other options
Beef tenderloin
Enjoy 3 lbs. of herb-seasoned smoked meats per order, accompanied by au jus and horseradish sauce on the side, perfect for BBQ catering or as part of your holiday turkey feast. Consider this a delicious addition to your NYE dinner options, and don't forget to check out our grilling classes for more tips on preparing such flavorful dishes.
Sliced brisket
Each BBQ catering order includes 2 lbs. of smoked meats, perfect for your grilling classes or to complement your holiday turkey and NYE dinner options.
WAGYU Black grade brisket
Each BBQ catering order includes 2 lbs. of smoked meats, perfect for your grilling classes or to complement your holiday turkey and NYE dinner options.
Roasted creamer potatoes for 4
This herb-seasoned roaster is perfect for your holiday turkey, making it an ideal choice for BBQ catering events. It pairs wonderfully with smoked meats and can be featured in your NYE dinner options. Additionally, if you’re interested in enhancing your grilling skills, consider joining our grilling classes to learn how to achieve the best flavors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Please reach us at ernie@erniesbbq.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.
- Mon. Dec. 23, 9:00-11:00 am at our kitchen 3500 Latrobe Drive, Charlotte
- Tues. Dec. 24, 9:00-11:00 am at our kitchen 3500 Latrobe Drive, Charlotte.
- Delivery available on request. Email address for exact delivery pricing to ernie@erniesbbq.com
- Take out of refrigerator 3.5 hours for whole bird, 2.5 hours for breast only, before eating time. Place in aluminum pan (if you have a roasting rack place in the rack and in the pan), put a some broth (optional white wine too) in the bottom of the pan, cover, an leave on the counter for 30 minutes.
- Heat your oven to 300 degrees and place pan in the center. After 30 minutes remove the turkey from the bag and put back in the oven until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees. Baste every 15 minutes with pan broth.
- Remove when hot, cover lightly with foil and let rest for 20 minutes then slice.
- Please note that the turkey will appear likely appear pinkish in color. That is due to the brine and then the smoke process which can makes poultry pinkish in color.
- Mix your favorite brine recipe 36 hours ahead.
- Submerge turkey in brine in a turkey bag or food safe container for 24 hours.
- Take out of brine and place in roasting rack in a pan uncovered in the refrigerator overnight. That will make the skin crispier.
- Take turkey out of refrigerator one hour before. Soak wood chips for a few hours, or use pellets. Place in smoker box.
- Place turkey in a roasting rack and into an aluminum pan, rub all over with olive oil, place water in the pan to cover the bottom.
- Place box above a burner but below the grilling surface. Put grill on high, when you see smoke shut the burner below the box off.
- Reduce grill heat to 325 and put turkey breast side down for 45 minutes, then flip over. Cook the rest of the way until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees in the thickest parts.
- Cover lightly with foil and let rest for 20 minutes before carving.
- Smoking tip. Turkey and any poultry will absorb as much smoke as you give it. If you' don't like a heavy smoke flavor just smoke about 25% of the time. You'll taste the smoke but you won't taste just smoke.
Ernie's Smokehouse BBQ, Inc.
3500 Latrobe Drive, Charlotte, NC 28211
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