They may not be open for business on Thanksgiving day, but I bought my Cajun-fried turkey from Kate's Southern Comfort on Barton Springs Road this year and man oh man it smells divine. Easiest $40 I've spent all month and it will feed my family for the next week. While I was at it, I talked Katie into whipping me up a full pan of her Cajun bread pudding with Sailor Jerry Sauce. Like a good daughter would, I went ahead and broke my diet to try a bite for quality control prior to bringing it home to my folks. A quarter of the pan later, I told Kate she may have just got me an allowance with this savory spin on a southern tradition.
Another Thanksgiving favorite this year has been the Turkey Mole tacos at Torchy's Tacos. Torchy's recently won the meat category at the first-ever Gypsy Picnic with their green chile pork. Other fan favorites include their fried avocado taco. However, I am here to tell you that the Turkey Mole is hands down the absolute best taco I've had at Torchy's (and I sample them often). Get your passport - this taco envelops Texas fried turkey in a Oaxacan mole sauce with Mexican rice, avocado, queso fresco, and fresh cilantro served on your choice of tortilla. All that taco for a cool $4.
Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours from everyone on the Trailer Food Diaries team!