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  1. donegotfat

    smoking turkey

    I thawed my test turkey in the bathtub a few days ago, this worked great as I did not need to change out the water, I just filled the tub up.  I pulled it out of the water at about 5-6 hours, then set it for a brine in a bucket that originally held cake icing that I got from the bakery in my...
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    Questions Smoking Turkey Breast - 2nd time

    Id have to agree with hardcookin, smoking at a higher temp will help get that crispy skin, 300+ on temp. If you still want to go low and slow, an other option would be to put the turkey in the oven at 425*F for the last bit and it will crisp the skin as well. You will want to pull it a bit...
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    First Turkey - Test before the holiday.

    Finally off work, cleaned up, and ready for some dinner! And.. the final shot. One of these days Ill put some vegetables on my plate, but its hard to fight being a meat and potatoes kind of guy. Dinner is complete, kitchen is clean, time for a few beers and a good movie. Have a great...
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    First Turkey - Test before the holiday.

    Yeah, Ill be a walking zombie by the time we eat.. I may even have to break down and drink one of them energy drinks.. maybe even add some vodka to it I hear they are pretty good, lol.. Thanks, I am on the hunt now for a second bucket for the brine. My local grocery store is all out of...
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    First Turkey - Test before the holiday.

    Thanks, I was definitely worried. Now it has increased rather than abated. Being this was a test turkey, I wanted to be able to send some out to family and to my wife's co-workers at the hospital she works at. I now have a request from a co-worker to smoke theirs. Luckily they understood that...
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    First Turkey - Test before the holiday.

    Thank you, double thank you as I spent many hours in topics of yours as well to get the confidence to try this. Thank you
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    First Turkey - Test before the holiday.

    WOWSERS!! That is a dang fine bird.. Juicy as all get out, tender as heck, crispy skin even! OOO boy, its just a shame it was this late at night when I was done cooking. With my Doc appt today, as well as other "stuff" to do, i was not able to start the bird till 3PM. While this smoker is...
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    First Turkey - Test before the holiday.

    Was a bit worried about making the family bird on TG, so I decided to do a test run. 13lb bird Decided to brine the bird and let set over night, ended up being in brine for total of 18 hours. Washed well after brine, and let dry a touch. Brine used - Slaughterhouse Poultry Brine By Tip Piper...
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    BD's Pre Holiday Smoked Turkey. A Foamheart Request

    Thanks for your reply, I will tie them then, and as planned still do an injection with the Packers Bird Booster I picked up from Amazon
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    BD's Pre Holiday Smoked Turkey. A Foamheart Request

    Before I noticed the picture close enough, I removed the plastic clip that is on the leg end that allows you to lift, and it holds legs together. With it removed, should I use twine to tie the legs back together, or just leave them be? Also, its in a brine now, will using your Packers Bird...
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    My 3rd attempt at brisket.

    Looks super juicy. Much better than my first brisket. I have yet to do a second one, but with luck I will have it as juicy as yours.
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    Smoked brisket worries

    Your welcome. Good luck, and hopefully its great tasting. AND, welcome to SMF
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