Well, I can't complain about my first turkey smoking experience... brined two ~11# birds with brown sugar, kosher salt, garlic and black peppercorns overnight... cranked up the Smoke Vault at noon with apple wood chips soaked in apple juice... birds wen tin at 12:30 and came out at 5:15. Misted them with apple juice every hour or so.
My step-dad took much pleasure in getting to carve these gobblers, and he said..."This is the best smoked turkey I've ever had!" My wife said, "I hope you're prepared to make this again next year!" Not bad for a smokin' virgin!!!!
I have pictures, but I'll upload later. Thanks for the tips I've received from MANY of you!
smokinathensdawg
My step-dad took much pleasure in getting to carve these gobblers, and he said..."This is the best smoked turkey I've ever had!" My wife said, "I hope you're prepared to make this again next year!" Not bad for a smokin' virgin!!!!
I have pictures, but I'll upload later. Thanks for the tips I've received from MANY of you!
smokinathensdawg