BecknCO
Knows what a fatty is.
- Joined
- Jun 18, 2013
- Location
- Denver, CO
Hey guys,
I got volunteered to smoke the turkey for Thanksgiving at my girl's grandparents. They requested an 18lb bird for only about 6-10 people - so lots of leftovers. I want to bring only my ultrasick 1st gen Pit Barrell Cooker if possible. :becky:
I'm not sure how juicy a giant bird will be versus 2 12lb ones, so I am asking for your help. I've only ever dry brined and injected turkey - was thinking if I do (1) big turkey, I should probably wet brine it??
I really only want to load the PBC in the truck and go - will have access to a gasser grill there, so I'd rather not drag extra grills and smokers there if I can help it.
Option 1: Cook (2) 12lb birds
Option 2: Cook (1) 14lb bird, and (1) tri tip
Option 3: Cook (1) 14lb bird, and (1) ham
Option 4: Cook (1) 14lb bird, and (1) duck
Option 5: Cook (1) 18lb bird and brine the ever loving hell out of it
What do you think? I could be swayed into another direction, but would like to have it all done about the same time. Thanks in advance for the help!
-Brian
I got volunteered to smoke the turkey for Thanksgiving at my girl's grandparents. They requested an 18lb bird for only about 6-10 people - so lots of leftovers. I want to bring only my ultrasick 1st gen Pit Barrell Cooker if possible. :becky:
I'm not sure how juicy a giant bird will be versus 2 12lb ones, so I am asking for your help. I've only ever dry brined and injected turkey - was thinking if I do (1) big turkey, I should probably wet brine it??
I really only want to load the PBC in the truck and go - will have access to a gasser grill there, so I'd rather not drag extra grills and smokers there if I can help it.
Option 1: Cook (2) 12lb birds
Option 2: Cook (1) 14lb bird, and (1) tri tip
Option 3: Cook (1) 14lb bird, and (1) ham
Option 4: Cook (1) 14lb bird, and (1) duck
Option 5: Cook (1) 18lb bird and brine the ever loving hell out of it
What do you think? I could be swayed into another direction, but would like to have it all done about the same time. Thanks in advance for the help!
-Brian