Turkey, Ham, First time...so-so pics

[keale]

For my wifes birthday, we did a THANKSGIVING Dinner,
did a 12# Turkey Roast, Marinated in Ron's Brine, good stuff!
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Rubbed with RiverCity Smoke Rub, Turkey was very juicy, great smoke flavor, smoked with apple chunks, (thanks Jim!)
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This was after 3 hrs...
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6 hr mark
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Verdict? Very good, very moist, better than oven, didn't need gravy!
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Spiral ham w/ Apple Butter
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Was not dry, but could have been more moist(does
that make sense?)Good smoke flavor...
A little salty, are these hams brined? I thought it would
a little sweeter w/ the apples butter.
Everyone enjoyed, Served Mashed Potatoes, Homemade stuffing,(paula deen mod.), Spinach salad, Toss salad.
We had Pumpkin pie ala mode, and Birthday cake
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[BBQPrincess]

Keale, what a feast and Belated Happy Birthday to your wife! Your "cook" looks absolutely fantastic! Makes me want to reach out and grab some (but that did not work :-) Keep on keepin' on!

[Ron_L]

Very nice looking food!

Happy Birthday, Laurie!

[CajunSmoker]

Great looking food and Happy Birthday to your wife:-D

[River City Smokehouse]

Roy, I like those kind of turkeys. They have no bones and you get a bit of both white and dark in each slice. My favorite for sammies.
Where did you pick it up at and what brand is that? Coooking time? temp? You brined? Inject too or? Many, many questions.:rolleyes:

BTW did the package show up and what smoking woods can you not get there and what would you like to try or use.
Hmm....I should maybe just call.:confused:

[tonto1117]

Sure looks like some mighty fine eating from where I'm sitting!! Happy B-day to your wife.:-D

[jpw23]

Good lookin' groceries!:biggrin:

[bbqbull]

Fine looking eats Keale.

Happy Birthday to your wife.

[LGerber]

Good looking food you got there........Happy B-Day to the Misses

[we'll smoke u]

Hey Roy the turkey and ham look great. Did you smoke the cake to.LOL

[vr6Cop]

HBD to Laurie.

The turkey looks great! So does the ham, but I'm a smoked turkey fan.

[Norcoredneck]

Great job Keale. Happy Birthday to the little lady.

[MT4Runner]

Yummay!!!! Thanks for sharing the pics, and happy birthday to your better half.

(Your better half must be amazing if your half can cook like that!!)

[slat]

Good looking grub. Happy Birthday to your wife.

[CrimsonSmoke]

Good job. Happy b'day to the other half.

[smooookin]

that looks great!! I have never done a spiral cut ham. I am wondering if that may have something to do with the dryness?

[QansasjayhawQ]

thanks looks great!! I have never done a spiral cut ham. I am wondering if that may have something to do with the dryness?
I tried a spiral sliced ham once. Since it was a prime candidate for losing moisture, I smoked it while it was sitting cut end down in an aluminum pan. That way the juices were drawn back up into the ham . . . but it still turned out . . . well, not dry, but I'd say, well . . . kinda grainy, if that makes any sense.
Subsequent whole, bone-in, non-sliced hams have turned out AWESOME.
Anyway - nice job and Happy B-Day to your wifey, keale!

[Brauma]

Looks great, Roy.

Happy birthday to Laurie.

[keale]

Thanks guys for the compliments, I will be showing the wife all the birthday wishes!

I tried a spiral sliced ham once. Since it was a prime candidate for losing moisture, I smoked it while it was sitting cut end down in an aluminum pan. That way the juices were drawn back up into the ham . . . but it still turned out . . . well, not dry, but I'd say, well . . . kinda grainy, if that makes any sense.

EXACTLY! I did it in a pan also, definitely will do a whole ham next time...
It still tasted good. Next time I will tent the ham for the whole smoke...The turkey was a winner...

[quote=River City Smokehouse;475359].:rolleyes:
BTW did the package show up and what smoking woods can you not get there and what would you like to try or use.
Hmm....I should maybe just call.:confused:
Yes, it did! Got a frame today and gave it to the misses! She LOVED it!
Please tell Kim thanks! I scored massive "brownie" points!:-P
As far as wood goes, its ALL!!:-P:-P The apple wood rocks, I want to try it on pork next time!

[bigabyte]

Looks real good. Sounds like spiral sliced is not the best choice for smoking. Good to know.

[Brian in So Cal]

That looks good Keale, Probably will be getting back to you around Christmas for the recipe. Happy Birthday to your wife.

[Meat Burner]

Way to go man, looks really good. That kind of Q will put a smile on people's face any time of the year. I did a couple of spiral hams in the spring, used Jack Daniels sauce to baste and they came out yummy! Good job.:biggrin: