first time smoking turkey... I hope it comes out great...

[magicofjm]

Ok... so I start out by making my own brine.  Hopefully not too over powering.  1 gal of fresh apple cider, 1 1/2 cups of sugar, 1/2 cup salt, some pultry seasoning and Emeril's Essence.  It's in the bucket soaking in the flavor overnight.  I figure about 730 I will be putting it in the smoker.  I am thinking about 275 degrees???  Any thoughts on making the outside nice and crispy and meat nice and moist?  Has anyone tried soaking in apple cider??  I would appreciate any feedback.  I will keep you all posted.

 

[chef jimmyj]

I have a similar Brine I use on Pork Loin...That should work fine on Turkey....Temps 300*+ do the best job on skin in the Smoker...But yo can always pull the bird 10*F early and stick it in a 425*F oven to Crisp up...JJ

 

[magicofjm]

Thank you, Jimmy.   I will post pics and let you know how it turns out. 

Jon

 

[SmokinAl]

Welcome to SMF & good luck with the turkey!

 

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[jason davis]

Good luck on your turkey. Don't forget to post some pics and let us know how it turns out.

 

[altramagnus]

Good luck man & PICS PICS when she's finished.

Shawn

 

[magicofjm]

thanks for the welcoming remarks.. I will check out the e-courses. 

 

[jetsknicks1]

This forum is awesome, the way everyone is so willing to help us newbies. Smoking my first on Sunday and will defly be checkin in. To the OP: Good luck today, I hope it turns out awesome.

 

[oldschoolbbq]

sounds like tou are set

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Happy T-Day and...

 

[scarbelly]

Welcome to SMF - good luck with the smoke