1st Turkey in my Mini

[tropics]

Super hot here today temps will be in the 90s*.Took advantage of the 80* morning and fired up the Jumbo Joe,brined the bird over night. just used olive oil on it,then into the smoker at 7:30 A.M. smoking with Apple and Royal Oak Lump.

Bird in the Brine.



Jumbo loaded

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3 hours later it was still sitting there.

Pulled the bird at 175*



Side view



Hope I remember to take pics tomorrow

Thanks for watching

Richie

 

[jcollins]

Sounds good so far. I will be watching 

 

[tropics]

 
Sounds good so far. I will be watching 

170* at the 3hr. mark,that popcorn made me thirsty.Beer Break LOL

Richie

 

[oldschoolbbq]

I'm waiting . . .

 

An be sure to get a finish and Plated shot  . . .

Have fun and . . .

 

[jcollins]

I could use a beer break... But im at work.. I dont think the boss would like that too well...

 

[dirtsailor2003]

Alright where's the grand finale Q-view. Five hours ago you went on a beer break! Hopefully you took the bird off then too since it was at 170°!

 

[tropics]

 
Alright where's the grand finale Q-view. Five hours ago you went on a beer break! Hopefully you took the bird off then too since it was at 170°!

Got busy and then I took my nap.LOL Pics will be up of the done bird today,tomorrow we will eat it.

Richie

 

[jcollins]

 
Alright where's the grand finale Q-view. Five hours ago you went on a beer break! Hopefully you took the bird off then too since it was at 170°!

uh oh that beer break may have turned into a burnt bird lol

im joking that would be unfortunate if that happened 

 

[tropics]

Edited my post pic have beeen added.

Richie

 

[jcollins]

Looks great!

 

[dirtsailor2003]

You're going to make us wait till tomorrow for the plated shots, that's cruel and unusual punishment!

 

[tropics]

Your going to make us wait till tomorrow for the plated shots, that's cruel and unusual punishment!

Finishing left over left overs for dinner.

Corned Beef Reuben

 

[dirtsailor2003]

Reuben schmuben! Where the hot turkey sandwee smothered in mashed potatoes and gravy???

 

[tropics]

Took the breast and wing off one side.

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Plated with Mashed Potatoes and String Beans

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Thanks for looking

Richie

 

[jcollins]

Looks great!

 

[tropics]

 
Looks great!

Thanks for the compliment Wife loved it and so did I.

Richie

 

[pc farmer]

WOW.

Nice bird and supper.

 

[worktogthr]

Looks great!!! Beautiful color on that bird!

 

[tropics]

 
WOW.

Nice bird and supper.

Adam Thanks it was good.

Richie

 

[tropics]

Looks great!!! Beautiful color on that bird!

I didn't use any rub just Olive Oil,I don't think I ever had one with that nice color,out of my oven even.

Richie.