Cured Turkey Breast

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BrianGSDTexoma

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I not a turkey fan but I do liked it cured. Used Pop's low salt. Seasoned with Jeff's Texas rub and it really came through. Smoke tubes have been kicking my butt and gave up on this one. Really did not need it as had a really nice smoke flavor. Smoked at 250 for two hours than finish at 350. Was really juicy and good flavor. Will give half to a friend and rest for sammy and maybe enchiladas.

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I claim to make the best Peach Cobbler. Buttermilk the secret. Kind of tested it before taking a pic.

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Here is the recipe:

5 large peaches
1 TBL fresh Lemon Juice
1 2/3 cups sugar divided
1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, melted
1 cup all-purpose flour slightly heaping
1 TBL baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1 cup buttermilk heaping
Cinnamon for sprinkling

Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 375 degrees. Cut an X in bottom of each peach with a sharp paring knife and blanch peaches in 2 batches in a 3 qrt. saucepan of boiling water for 30 seconds. Tranfer peaches with a slotted spoon to a bowl of ice and cold water. Peel off skin with a paring knife, beginning from score end and discard. Halve peaches, then pit and cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch slices. Transfer peaches to a 3 qrt heavy saucepan and add lemon juice and 2/3 cup sugar. Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring occasionally, 4 minutes. Remove from heat. Pour melted butter into a 13 by 9 inch baking dish. Whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and remaining cup sugar in a bowl, then whisk in milk just until combined. Pour batter over butter (do not stir). Pour peaches over batter (do not stir). Sprinkle lightly with cinnamon if desired and bake until cobbler is bubbling and top is golden brown, 40 to 45 minutes. Cool in pan on a rack till warm, about 25 minutes.
 
Brian , you nailed that . Great lookin' plate of food .
That turkey looks perfect .
Try the lemon or orange extract in with Pop's brine if you like a hint of citrus .
1 tsp to the gallon . Inject and soak overnight .
Nice cook bud .
 
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What has been going on with your tubes?

I'm curious myself as I use tubes a lot.

I just cant seem to keep them lit. Maybe putting to many chips? I put handful chips than pellets and tab bottom on something and repeat until full. I let burn 10 minutes than put in smoker. Check on it in about 5 minutes or so and its out. Lit back up and out again and within 10 minutes. After about 5 or 6 times I will give up if not going. I never use to have any problem?
 
I just cant seem to keep them lit. Maybe putting to many chips? I put handful chips than pellets and tab bottom on something and repeat until full.
The chips are more than likely your problem.If using chips they have to be on the small size and somewhat uniform in shape and dry.Using to many is an issue too.
 
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I never use to have any problem?
Yup . To many chips . Chigger creek brand is out of Missouri , and perfect for adding to tubes .
Small size and some " shred " in the mix .

Also , when was the last time you cleaned the tube ? The holes get clogged up with resin / tar and that cuts the air flow .
Take a good look at it all the way around . Toothpick or small finish nail to clean the holes out .
 
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