Rub

smokerlover

Smoke Blower

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Feb 1, 2007

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N.W. PA

• Feb 3, 2007

• #1

I'm about to do my first turkey for the Superbowl. At what temp (of the bird) should I quit adding smoke? Also - should I put a rub on the bird? I soaked it in a brine mix with garlic, soy sauce, pepper flakes, etc. I'm planning on using hickory chunks and I have an electric smoker.

Thanks in advance.

 

cajunsmoker

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May 21, 2006

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Monroe, La

• Feb 3, 2007

• #2

turkeys seem to absorb a lot of smoke. smoke lightly up to 140*. Be sure and keep the smoke light or you can oversmoke it easily IMHO.

 

cheech

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Dec 19, 2005

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Beautiful Grand Rapids Michigan

• Feb 4, 2007

• #3

If you have the choice use apple. It is a lighter wood and a turkey can handle a good apple smoke.
Be careful with mesquite wood, it can take over and be a bit overpowering

 

smokerlover

Smoke Blower

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Feb 1, 2007

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N.W. PA

• Feb 4, 2007

• #4

Thanks guys.
What about a rub? Do you suggest a rub or justcoat the outside with butter or olive oil? One more question - My smoker is an electric bullet type. Should I put the turkey on the top rack or 2nd rack, closer to the heating element?

Thanks again everyone!

 

ultramag

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Apr 17, 2006

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Garden City, MO

• Feb 4, 2007

• #5

I always use a rub on my yardbirds smokerlover. I even try and get some up under the skin the best I can.

 

deejaydebi

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Nov 18, 2006

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Connecticut

• Feb 4, 2007

• #6

I don't rub Turkey but I sprinkle it with garlic, onion, cajun spice, salt