I have a lot to be Thankful- T Day

[Big George's BBQ]

The Day did not start off well. My beautiful brined freak kill Turkey sat in the fridge registering at 42*. Into the trash. Luckily Wegmans had an unfrozen premium Turkey- 15.25 lbs. set the Egg at 350 with lump charcoal. Separated the skin from the breast and put bags of ice on it

About 45 min later I put soften butter under the skin. Did a rather feeble attempt at trussing the Turkey. Coated the skin with olive oil and used Smoken' Dudes chicken rub to season

Put it on the Egg. Cooking nicely

Pulled when the breast was exactly 160*. Inside ready to be covered


Part of it sliced. 1st time trying deconstructing a
Turkey

Played with stuffing. John Cope's Brown Corn, sweet potatoes with marshmallows on top, mashed potatoes, and of course Turkey

Tasted pretty good. A little drier than I thought it would be. It tested about 20 min before slicing. It was a good meal and I had great company- my wife Kay and my son Josh. Thanks for looking

 

[mikemci]

It all looks good. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!

 

[Springram]

You got it done! Looks great! Happy Thanksgiving and Christmas season to you and your family.

 

[LMAJ]

Looks Good George. Happy Thanksgiving.

 

[Titch]

You indeed have a lot to be thankful for.
Why was the brined bird so warm?

 

[rwalters]

Looks good from here! Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours

 

[Big George's BBQ]

You indeed have a lot to be thankful for.
Why was the brined bird so warm?

I dont know A few hrs later the Fridge temp was 36 I did not want to take a chance Dont kmnow how long it was above 40

 

[PatAttack]

Better safe than sorry.

Glad you had a great day Big George!

Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family, Sir.

 

[Hillbilly BBQ]

Nice work bro!!

 

[TheMoth]

Good recovery, bird looks good (as does the rest of that plate)!

 

[Inthewoods]

Happy Thanksgiving George, Looks good!

-D

 

[Stingerhook]

Fine looking plate George.

 

[Norm]

Everything looks delicious George!

Sorry to hear about the 1st bird but don't blame you a bit for tossing it.

 

[Big George's BBQ]

Thanks. Could not take a chance on people getting sick

 

[BillN]

Great save... plate looks delicious.

 

[Fwismoker]

Looks very good George, Glad you had a great Thanksgiving!

 

[cats49er]

Good move.Better safe than sorry.

 

[smoke ninja]

Looks good George.

Glad you enjoyed the day

 

[JbTech]

Neat story involved with Copes Corn!

Might have to try some!

 

[Big George's BBQ]

Copes corn is a family favorite- add butter and brown sugar