I didn't.Why would you go to sleep knowing there was a turkey in the oven
You lucky there wasn't a September BBQ![]()

The only meat that goes in the oven in the morning (thanksgiving, christmas or New Years....any holiday) is pernil which is pork shoulder. It takes a really long time to cook well inside and then get the crispy crust outside. The chicken and the turkey go in at about 12-1.
We eat late here. Typically 8 or after.