Disco Thanks I can not throw them bones away till they are done.Soup was great 2 bowls left for tonight
Terrific turkey, Richie and so glad you used the bones!
Disco
Richie
Disco Thanks I can not throw them bones away till they are done.Soup was great 2 bowls left for tonight
Terrific turkey, Richie and so glad you used the bones!
Disco
Birds looks simply amazing! I have a 14.5" WSM and plan to do one of these. What is the best temp to try to smoke a whole turkey?
The lower temperatures will not rneder the fat out of the skin and you will end up with skin that is rubbery. If you don't eat the skin, or you remove the skin prior to smoking it this isn't a problem with poultry. With the lower temp smokes you also have to be careful with the size of the bird that you smoke. You need to take the bird from 40°-140° in four hours or less. That is why it is not recommended to smoke a bird larger than 14 pounds. If you are using the higher temps the size of the bird isn't as crucial. In my opinion the lower longer temp smokes can also lead to a dryer bird.
just curious what is the difference between smoking at 325 or something like 250-275?
I don't use any sugar in my rub, just Garlic salt,celery salt, onion salt, and kosher a little olive oilHi Richie
My turkey always comes out with skin more brown than I like.
I would like to get my bird the same color as yours.
Any tips?
Thanks,