dealm9
is one Smokin' Farker
- Joined
- Apr 22, 2011
- Location
- Cleveland, OH
i know its very early but i like to plan for big cooks early and i need to order whatever i am going to need now. Okay so this thanksgiving will be my first time smoking a turkey and i want to do this right. i cant do a practice smoke because i am at college and by the time i get home it will be thanksgiving. i have already done a lot of searching and i have noticed a lot of people rub the bird with some olive oil. i saw someone used garlic infused olive oil inside the skin and on the outside which sounds great to me. i also plan on putting some butter inside the skin to help keep the meet most. also i am looking for a great rub. i have seen simple such as salt, pepper, cayenne, and garlic and brand rubs such as plowboy's yardbird. does anyone have any rubs they find work best with turkey. also i have a 55 gal. uds. what is the biggest bird i can fit on that with a domed lid and if i do it spatchcocked is 12 lbs the biggest size i can fit? also what recommendations on cooking methods does everyone have? i have read a lot on how spatchocked is the best method but i feel like i would not be able to fit anything larger than a 12lb. bird on my smoker going spatchcocked. i appreciate all the help in advance.
sorry i havent been posting pron lately but i go to school in the bronx so i cant bring my smoker. i miss it so much:hurt::hurt:
sorry i havent been posting pron lately but i go to school in the bronx so i cant bring my smoker. i miss it so much:hurt::hurt: