Smoked Turkey on the Akorn

[JMSetzler]

http://youtu.be/YEIt21R7a08

This might very well be the best turkey I have ever cooked. I'm a big fan of deep fried turkeys but after this cook, I might not look back...

[Boshizzle]

Nice turkey!

[Birdie]

Looks great!

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[chriscw81]

excellent, John!!

[Foxfire]

Awesome vid, and nice job getting the info out there in time for people to prep for their own holiday cooks! Your work is appreciated. :D

[Bertha's BBQ]

I was always a fan of deep fry.....Found out of you smoke a turkey right they are as good or better.

[BBQMaverick]

Very Nice

Did rubbing the butter on after the injections vs before the injections push some of the injected butter out ?

Just thinking I might try and putting the butter on outside first if it would help keep more of the juices in the bird.

Every man needs a cave :hungry:

[Hankdad1]

You're making me pull a turkey out of the freezer. That looks killer!

[JMSetzler]

Very Nice

Did rubbing the butter on after the injections vs before the injections push some of the injected butter out ?

Just thinking I might try and putting the butter on outside first if it would help keep more of the juices in the bird.

Every man needs a cave :hungry:

I don't think so. The melted butter was warm and the bird was cold. Most of that injected butter probably solidified within 30 seconds of injection.

[Bonewagon]

Very nice!

[bluetang]

Bro!! You gots my mouth watering over here.

[Tonybel]

Nice looking Turkey.

[KentuckyLandSales]

John, thank you for this! Super informative and wonderful to encourage people. We call these our nibblin turkey - not to replace the traditional oven deal - but as an add-on.

Either way - my boys 10 and 12 make me promise every T day that I will cook turkey once a month - and of course, I never do. But we need to, don't we!

Hail to the Turkey - Hail to Smoked Turkey and Hail to John for the great video!

[cameraman]

Great video John.

[jasonjax]

I really like the melted butter injection idea. I'm totally stealing that for my Thanksgiving turkeys this year.

I've used that store-bought stuff that seems to resemble popcorn butter, but I think this will turn out a lot better flavor and keep the meat very moist.

Thanks for the tip.

[Gnaws on Pigs]

Thanks for the video-I'm gonna try my first on the Akorn this year. I've smoked several on my offset with good results. I always do the melted butter injection too, and it turns out awesome so far.

[chicagokp]

Nice job and good instruction! Good videos!

[NS Mike D]

+1 I just changed my mind for thursday and will go with the injected butter method. Last year I did a apple/cranberry juice injection with a similar glaze that went over real well. That butter with some sage in the rub!

[NS Mike D]

PSA BUMP


folks, there is still time to put aside the brine and go with a seasoned melted butter injection. It just makes too much sense in its simplicity. Please don't start that bird until you have seen this video.

[HogFan]

Do you mind sharing your total cook time? And did you ramp up and cook at 425F as planned?

Thanks for the great video!

[HogFan]

I have a knack for shutting down threads.......<smile>

Just curious if the temp was taken quickly up to 425F and how long it took to finish the turkey. That's a higher temp than I would have guessed one would use to smoke a turkey.

[schlickenmeyer]

Anyone have any butter alternatives? Stepson is allergic to dairy..

[NS Mike D]

Anyone have any butter alternatives? Stepson is allergic to dairy..

squeeze parkay?

[buccaneer]

Way to go Johnno!

[JMSetzler]

Do you mind sharing your total cook time? And did you ramp up and cook at 425F as planned?

Thanks for the great video!

3:10 - Yes... ramped up to 425, but that ramp up process took about 45 to 50 minutes so I wouldn't overshoot it...

[JMSetzler]

Anyone have any butter alternatives? Stepson is allergic to dairy..

You could use some extra virgin olive oil... If you decide to go that route, heat up some olive oil in a saucepan to about 200 degrees or so. Add the onion and garlic powder and let it cool to season the oil nicely...

[Erin]

Anyone have any butter alternatives? Stepson is allergic to dairy..
Garlic infused olive oil with rosemary or sage.

[HogFan]

3:10 - Yes... ramped up to 425, but that ramp up process took about 45 to 50 minutes so I wouldn't overshoot it...

Thanks! I'll likely try this after Thanksgiving......and likely wouldn't have without the video.

[Mike Y]

Any comments from those that tried this for Thanksgiving? Taste? Seasoning? Texture?

Thanks, Mike