Poultry takes smoke very easy, so be careful with wood. I cook mine just about like in the oven and do not brine.
ok fellas I think all this turkey pron is awesome, however... Im not learning hot to do this. I would assume everyone is brining, cuz other wise that bird will be dry, but do you cook it hot like chiken, or do you go low and slow?
a lot of people brine. i never brine. i want it to taste like turkey... and cherry smoke.:biggrin:
of course, i don't know it all. it's just my experience and how i do it. try it both ways and see what you like best. some of it depends on your cooker type.
which ever way you do it, make sure to make some gravy! and ice that breast... the turkey's :biggrin:
I am calling a FOWL..... 15 yardbird penalty, and the first to down that bird!!!!:mrgreen:
I'll start.
Thats some mutant turkey there Rick, why is icying the breast recommended?
Been practicing my turkey skills yesterday as well. Sittin turkey, kept sittin after I removed the beer can.
My husband has made that quite clear to me as well...:redface:I am so jealous. Around my house Thanksgiving cooking doesn't belong to me so I don't get to smoke or fry the Turkey.
You guys are amazing...