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  1. spock5550

    Smoking a turkey

    Hi All, I'l got a 25lb turkey that the other half wants me to try smoking. I've got a char-broil digital electric smoker. The app (for the guided cooking) only goes up to 16 lbs, so I'm going to do it manually by just monitoring the temperature. The turkey is brined, and will be injected and...
  2. S

    Familiar with smoker, not with Turkey

    Greetings all, I have a 30" Masterbuilt electric smoker and was designated to smoke a turkey for this year's thanksgiving meal to accompany the fried turkey someone else is doing. I have seen many different posts with different suggestions, temps, and times for the cook but my smoker maxes out...
  3. runninreb825

    Thanksgiving turkey smoker temp

    Hello, I am smoking a 20 pound turkey for Thanksgiving in my MES 40". I'm unsure what temperature I should smoke at? I was originally thinking 275, but the more threads and sites I check I see 225-240 is norm. What kind of timing should I expect at the lower temps vs. the higher temps? And at...
  4. nyc smoke

    12 Pound Turkey in my Pit Barrel Cooker in NYC

    Going to smoke a 12# tomorrow, it came brined, got it thawed and washed and dried, sitting in the fridge to air dry overnight. Going to inject with organic chix broth and melted butter, throw on a little salt and pepper, and toss a quartered onion, apple and a bunch of whole herbs in the cavity...
  5. 12saturdays

    14lb Spatchcocked Turkey in MES

    I've got a 14lb turkey that I plan on spatchcocking and smoking in my MES for Thanksgiving. What have others seen in terms of cooking time for a spatchcocked turkey around 14lb in an MES? What time do others recommends to use (MES goes to 275) and how long would it take to cook at that time?
  6. disco

    Smoked Turkey From a Friend

    We celebrate our Canadian Thanksgiving the beginning of October so I am finished with all the preparation my 'merican friends are just getting into. However, friends raised turkeys last year for the first time. They were thinking about getting a smoker and wondered if I'd smoke one of their...
  7. K

    My first smoker

    I have a Masterbuilt 20050211 Black Propane Smoker, 40-Inch Ariving on Monday. The goal is to use it for turkey day. I thought id try out the 2 proteins im planning on doing for thanksgiving prior to the day. Turkey and brisket I just came along these boards, and have been hearing great...
  8. C

    Multiple Turkeys

    Hi All! This is my first post. I have been on the Traeger train for a couple of years and just addd a Kamado Joe to the backyard. I have a question for the Traeger/Pellet experts. I want to smoke two turkeys at the same time for Thanksgiving. I'm in Utah and it will be about 35 degrees...
  9. equinn

    Smoking a Turkey Breast - Cure or No Cure?

    Hi Guys, I am planning to smoke a couple of whole turkey breasts for Thanksgiving. I have always brined my turkeys with brown sugar/salt/apple juice or cider brine and then just cooked in the oven. They always turn out moist and delicious. Now I want to smoke a turkey and am hearing that...
  10. K

    Smoked Maple Barbecue Turkey

    I am going to make this this coming Sunday, and was wondering if there was any good injections like a garlic butter or something that might be good, or is this recipe good enough that it does not need an injection? Full recipe can be found on this site at ...
  11. smittybbq

    Deep fried or Smoked Turkey?

    I'm just curious which one everyone thinks is better? I have heard both are better so I don't really know. I personally have never had either one. I planned on smoking one for Thanksgiving this year. It will be my first time so any tips will help. I know chicken takes smoke really well. Is it...
  12. SmokinAl

    SMOKED A 21# TURKEY IN 3 1/4 HOURS ON THE LANG

    I work part time as a pool tech. here in the community where I live. I had a request to smoke a turkey & a ham for the company TG Day lunch. They want to have everything ready to go at 11:00 AM the day before TG. I haven't smoked a turkey on the Lang yet & had no idea how long a 21# bird...
  13. SmokinAl

    TURDUCKEN is a success - lot's of photo's

    As a lot of you know I have been researching doing a turducken for Thanksgiving this year. I practiced deboning a chicken last week & it was easier than I thought. I know this sounds crazy, but if you exercise the bird before you debone it, it relaxes the tendons & makes it easy to just cut the...
  14. mythmaster

    Tips Slaughterhouse Recipes For Poultry

    I hope that Tip doesn't mind that I've listed his Slaughterhouse recipes here.  These recipes are well-received and deserving of a WIKI entry. Slaughterhouse Poultry Brine By Tip Piper of Hillbilly Vittles 1 ½ Gal Water ½ C Salt - Kosher ½ C Dark Brown Sugar 2 tsp Garlic Powder 2 tsp Onion...
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