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05-18-2011, 08:07 PM | #1 |
Wandering around with a bag of matchlight, looking for a match.
Join Date: 12-18-10
Location: Lincoln, NE
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Whole Turkey
I'm planning to smoke an entire turkey for a neighborhood gathering on Sunday. Any suggestions on brine, finished temp? I've tried legs, which came out a little dry, so I'm hoping for a better result. Thanks,
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05-18-2011, 08:15 PM | #2 |
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Join Date: 07-07-06
Location: Osage City, Kansas
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I'm doing a whole turkey this Sunday.
On Saturday afternoon I'll drop it in the brine. This weekend my brine will consist of one cup of k-salt per gallon of water then about a cup of the rub I plan on using. Figured I would try a little something different this time around. I cook mine to about 170* in the breast then let it rest uncovered for about 30 minutes before de-boning.
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05-19-2011, 05:53 AM | #3 |
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Join Date: 08-21-09
Location: Meredith NH
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05-19-2011, 07:19 AM | #4 |
is one Smokin' Farker
Join Date: 03-04-11
Location: Palatine, Il
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I never brine and my turkeys turn out great. However, I use Butterball self basting turkeys though when I cook. To keep from drying out the breast and wings I usually cover them with foil after about 3 hours in the smoker. Smoked turkey is better than any other way I have ever had turkey.
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05-19-2011, 07:40 AM | #5 |
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Join Date: 04-28-11
Location: Buddy Holly's last concert
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I don't think there is a wrong recipt here for turkey but Alton Brown's one is definatly onw I'll try. I did a brine once for deep frying that used of all things Wild Turkey whisky. When I pulled it out of the cooking oil it looked like it had been waxed, you could see yourself in that bird. The taste didn't change that much and with the cost of the liquer it was better over ice cubes.
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05-19-2011, 07:45 AM | #6 |
Quintessential Chatty Farker
Join Date: 07-14-09
Location: Lake Sinclair, GA
Name/Nickname : Hance
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Careful on the type of wood you use for smoke and the amount. I love hickory personally, but woods of this type are better used on pork or beef. I suggest either a sugar maple, perhaps an apple, etc. for smoking the birds.
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05-19-2011, 07:50 AM | #7 |
is One Chatty Farker
Join Date: 06-02-08
Location: Knoxville, TN
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I like to brine and spatchcock my birds. Lots of info out there on spatchcocking a bird.
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05-19-2011, 08:40 AM | #8 |
Take a breath!
Join Date: 12-17-10
Location: Cape Cod, MA
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Do a search for Patio Daddios brine. It is outstanding!
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05-19-2011, 09:31 AM | #9 |
Got rid of the matchlight.
Join Date: 06-21-10
Location: Royal Oak, MI
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I've smoked a couple of turkeys. I like to brine mine. They have turned out very well. I've used both Cherry and Apple. But i think i prefer the apple for birds.
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05-19-2011, 10:27 AM | #10 |
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Join Date: 05-11-10
Location: Twin Brooks, SD
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spatched, brined, rinsed, evooed and rubbed, iced breasts, foiled wing tips, Q'd at 300 till just short of safe temps with apple, rested and served.
i second searching out Patio Daddio's contributions on the subject, he has been more than helpfull since i joined here. by the way, this was by far the easiest thing i have done on the smoker as far as making something that appeals to damn near everybody.
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05-19-2011, 10:44 AM | #11 |
somebody shut me the fark up.
Join Date: 06-05-09
Location: Mooresville, IN
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Advice? BRINE!
I've done several whole turkeys....maybe 10? Here's how I roll: http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...d.php?t=104719 If you don't have the turkey cannon, no biggie, just put it on a roast rack or directly on the cooking grate. I usually do mine at 325-350, but that last one didn't QUITE go as planned, but it was no chit the best turkey I've ever done. Still not sure what it was that made it turn out that way. But, I ALWAYS brine.
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05-19-2011, 10:56 AM | #12 | |
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Join Date: 12-03-08
Location: Pearl River LA
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Could not agree more! I also spatchcock(butterfly) turkeys. Something about the positioning of the turkey parts in this technique, allows for perfect cooking. When I cook one on the drum, the breast hits 165* at the same time the thigh hits 190* For me thats perfect! Also agree on brining. It will make the skin more difficult to get crispy, but to me moist flavorful turkey is more important than crispy skin. |
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05-19-2011, 12:18 PM | #13 |
Is lookin for wood to cook with.
Join Date: 11-25-09
Location: Minneapolis, MN
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I've done the brine - and it turned out great! I've also injected with a mix of Curaçao liqueur (about a cup) and butter (1 stick). It give a subtle orange flavor - a huge hit among those I've served it to. While the bird is smoking, on the side put a small pan of caracao (1 cup), butter (1 stick) and a small jar of orange marmalade. Reduce down then either brush it on the bird in the final 1/2 hour or so to form a glaze, or put it on the table to drizzle (LIGHTLY) across the meat.
Just another option! |
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05-19-2011, 01:04 PM | #14 |
is one Smokin' Farker
Join Date: 03-31-11
Location: Oregon
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I haven't smoked one in a while, but I've done quite a few, and they turn out great.
Brine For each gallon of water add the following:
(I'll probably catch hell for this part...) Remove the bird from the brine and bring the brine to a boil. Boil the bird for about 10 minutes. Remove from brine and let air dry while getting smoker ready. Smoke at 300-325 until you hit 165 in the breast. |
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