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What an overwhelming success. This was hands down the best Turkey I've ever smoked. Thanks for the advice. The turkey was not dry at all and boy did it pack a punch for flavor. Some of the darker meat provided an explosion of brine, smoke, and rub spices all in one!
Now I kind of miscalculated...
Goodness. After reading posts on this forum I now realize how little of this process I know. I am terrified to think of how I winged it the last 3 years. At any rate I wanted to confirm something with you fine folk. I have always cooked my turkey based on a clock and not at temp...
I've done this for a few years but I usually get a 14-16# bird. This year we ended up with the big one, 20 pounds. The bird went on the smoker at 9am and I need it ready by 5 to 5:30. I am more concerned with contamination than anything else since I'll be hosting dinner for others. I am cooking...