1st Turkey in my Mini

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Super hot here today temps will be in the 90s*.Took advantage of the 80* morning and fired up the Jumbo Joe,brined the bird over night. just used olive oil on it,then into the smoker at 7:30 A.M. smoking with Apple and Royal Oak Lump.

Bird in the Brine.



Jumbo loaded

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3 hours later it was still sitting there.

Pulled the bird at 175*



Side view



Hope I remember to take pics tomorrow

Thanks for watching

Richie

 

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Sounds good so far. I will be watching 

 

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Sounds good so far. I will be watching 

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170* at the 3hr. mark,that popcorn made me thirsty.Beer Break LOL

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I'm waiting . . .

 

An be sure to get a finish and Plated shot  . . .

Have fun and . . .

 

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I could use a beer break... But im at work.. I dont think the boss would like that too well...

 

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Alright where's the grand finale Q-view. Five hours ago you went on a beer break! Hopefully you took the bird off then too since it was at 170°!

 

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dirtsailor2003 said:

 
Alright where's the grand finale Q-view. Five hours ago you went on a beer break! Hopefully you took the bird off then too since it was at 170°!

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Got busy and then I took my nap.LOL Pics will be up of the done bird today,tomorrow we will eat it.

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dirtsailor2003 said:

 
Alright where's the grand finale Q-view. Five hours ago you went on a beer break! Hopefully you took the bird off then too since it was at 170°!

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uh oh that beer break may have turned into a burnt bird lol

im joking that would be unfortunate if that happened 

 

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Edited my post pic have beeen added.

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Looks great!

 

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You're going to make us wait till tomorrow for the plated shots, that's cruel and unusual punishment!

 

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Your going to make us wait till tomorrow for the plated shots, that's cruel and unusual punishment!

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Finishing left over left overs for dinner.

Corned Beef Reuben

 

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Reuben schmuben! Where the hot turkey sandwee smothered in mashed potatoes and gravy???

 

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Took the breast and wing off one side.

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[SIZE=6]Sliced for dinner[/SIZE]

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Plated with Mashed Potatoes and String Beans

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Thanks for looking

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Looks great!

 

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jcollins said:

 
Looks great!

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Thanks for the compliment Wife loved it and so did I.

Richie

 

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WOW.

Nice bird and supper.

 

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Looks great!!! Beautiful color on that bird!

 

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WOW.

Nice bird and supper.

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Adam Thanks it was good.

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Looks great!!! Beautiful color on that bird!

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I didn't use any rub just Olive Oil,I don't think I ever had one with that nice color,out of my oven even.

Richie.