SmokinKat

smokinkat

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• Nov 19, 2012

• #1

Hello from SE Arizona.

I am a retired Army SFC and enjoying still working around young soldiers.

I am a "Baby Boomer" and enjoy my elec smoker and my grill and my DO toys.

I have successfully smoked several turkeys in the past but never have smoked one with breast side down.

I am camping this holiday and taking my elec smoker with me,  thinking of smoking this bird breast side down to gain the juices from the fat from the back.

Any thoughts on this or "go with what I know" type thing?

Kathie

 

s2k9k

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• Nov 20, 2012

• #2

Hi Kathie! 

to SMF!!! We're happy you found us! You've come to the right place, we have over 40,000 members and over 800,000 posts so you should be able to find almost anything you want to know. Remember the search bar at the top can be your best friend for finding answers fast!

Would you do us a favor and update your profile to include your location, Thanks!

You might want to check out Jeff's Free 5 day E-course it will teach you all the basics and a whole lot more!

Thank You for your Service! 

 

smokinhusker

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• Nov 20, 2012

• #3

Hello Kathie and welcome to SMF! First thank you for your service! And it's great to have another lady smoker in the group!

 

smokinkat

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• Nov 20, 2012

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Hi Dave.  Thanks for the post.  I am usually pretty familiar with Forums.  But when I go to "My Profile" page I get the page that wants you to fill out as a new member.

Where do I add where I am from...etc?

Thanks.

Kathie

 

smokinkat

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• Nov 20, 2012

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Thanks, Alesia!!!    :P

Love my MES!  I have smoked salmon, turkey, turkey legs and chicken in the bugger.  Always trying different seasonings for the yardbirds.  haha

Kathie

 

diggingdogfarm

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• Dec 22, 2012

• #6

Welcome to SMF, Kathie!!!


~Martin

 

kathrynn

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• Dec 22, 2012

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Welcome!  I am a Kat too!  Glad you have come to hang with us!  Also....thank you for your Service!

 

mdboatbum

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• Dec 22, 2012

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Hi and welcome Kat!

As for the turkey, I'd say "go with what you know". I've never really seen any benefit from inverted cooking for poultry. In fact, in my experience, it leads to drier breast meat as the heat source is usually below the bird, putting the breast closest to the heat.  What will make a huge difference is either brining or salting, and drying the skin for 12-24 hours in the fridge. That may not be an option if you're camping, unless you have an RV with a fridge.

Good luck, welcome and enjoy your camping trip!!

Let us know how the bird turns out.