HH Turkey on UDS

HDOFDC · 11-25-2010, 09:27 AM

I am doing two 8 pound turkey breasts on the drum. I want to cook at about 325. I only have 1 rack in my drum and my charcoal basket will not support a heat diffuser. Can I just put both turkeys in foil pans to protect them from direct heat? Would that be considered indirect heat? I know it will cut down on the smokiness somewhat...

Meat Burner · 11-25-2010, 09:32 AM

I would put them directly on the grate and keep an eye on them. I think the flavor will be better. You can put them in a pan if you think they are getting too crispy. If you, by chance, have some cheese cloth, soak it in butter and wrap the breasts with that and put a little foil under them. That will keep the butter from burning but keep an eye them. Good luck and keep us posted. Oh, Happy Thanksgiving!

Diamond State Smoker · 11-25-2010, 09:35 AM

Wrap em in bacon.

HDOFDC · 11-25-2010, 02:08 PM

Thanks guys! Now I am thinking wrap them in bacon and put them on the grate.

Norcoredneck · 11-25-2010, 02:17 PM

Hang a double thickness foil sheild under grate. I do turkeys that way. Just enough do deflect direct heat. Wrap around rungs on each end.

Norcoredneck · 11-25-2010, 02:36 PM

11-25-2010, 09:27 AM	#1
HDOFDC Got Wood. Join Date: 04-28-09 Location: Dickson,Tn 37055	HH Turkey on UDS I am doing two 8 pound turkey breasts on the drum. I want to cook at about 325. I only have 1 rack in my drum and my charcoal basket will not support a heat diffuser. Can I just put both turkeys in foil pans to protect them from direct heat? Would that be considered indirect heat? I know it will cut down on the smokiness somewhat...

11-25-2010, 09:32 AM	#2
Meat Burner Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 02-22-07 Location: Springfield, MO	I would put them directly on the grate and keep an eye on them. I think the flavor will be better. You can put them in a pan if you think they are getting too crispy. If you, by chance, have some cheese cloth, soak it in butter and wrap the breasts with that and put a little foil under them. That will keep the butter from burning but keep an eye them. Good luck and keep us posted. Oh, Happy Thanksgiving! __________________ my avatar swiped fatties from the plate....look how sorry he is. ________ Meat. NB Bandera with mods Weber 22 .5" x 2, 26.75" x 1 UDS x 3 KCBS CBJ Created "The Great Spam Revelation of 2011." www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showthread.php?t=111155

11-25-2010, 09:35 AM	#3
Diamond State Smoker Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 12-07-09 Location: New Castle,Delaware	Wrap em in bacon. __________________ I love the smell of "smoke" in the morning!

11-25-2010, 02:17 PM	#5
Norcoredneck somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-11-06 Location: Norco, Ca.	Hang a double thickness foil sheild under grate. I do turkeys that way. Just enough do deflect direct heat. Wrap around rungs on each end. __________________ *Low and Slow.....* *The Prontologist is in...* *Ok let's see your Butt!*

11-25-2010, 02:36 PM	#6
Norcoredneck somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-11-06 Location: Norco, Ca.	__________________ *Low and Slow.....* *The Prontologist is in...* *Ok let's see your Butt!*

11-25-2010, 02:08 PM	#4
HDOFDC Got Wood. Join Date: 04-28-09 Location: Dickson,Tn 37055	Thanks guys! Now I am thinking wrap them in bacon and put them on the grate.

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