First Turkey Smoke/Fry

[johnm160]

Things are looking good after an hour and a half in the smoker.

Got another going in the fryer later.....

 

[meowey]

Great start! Looking forward to more Q-view!

Take care, have fun, and do good!

Regards,

Meowey

 

[johnm160]

Ok actually just shy of the 2 hour mark and the breast is already at 156, thigh is at 149..... it is an 11 1/2 lb bird. Is that possible

I have had the smoker cranked up to about 350 to 370 ish depending on which thermo you believe.

Thanks

John

 

[meowey]

Those temps are possible considering the smoker temps you listed for that size bird.

Enjoy the day!

Take care, have fun, and do good!

Regards,

Meowey

 

[johnm160]

Pulled it out at about 2 hrs and 15 minutes. I had lowered the temp in the smoker a bit and tented the breast. Final temps as I measured are 166 breast and about 172 in the thigh. I am not use to the built in thermo not poping but they are probably still set to the old higher temps I guess. Will reheat the bird abit when we get to the inlaws.

One bird down, next is the one that is going in the fryer but that is getting done when I get to their house. 18 lb bird I am estimating at about 65 - 70 minutes at 3.5 per lb.

These birds were brined for about 10 - 11 hours. I cant wait to taste them!!

 

[meowey]

Awesome color on that bird!

Take care, have fun, and do good!

Regards,

Meowey

 

[crewdawg52]

Most definitly possible. A #11 1/2 bird will take between 3 - 3 3/4 hrs at
325*, and you had it at a higher temp!


Those "pop out thingies" are set to go at 180*...Too high for me! By that time, the breast gets dry.

Bird looks great! Hope the fryer turns out just as well!

 

[johnm160]

Thanks gang.

Hope everyone is having a great Turkey Day.

I will post pics of the fryer later tonight when I get back home.

 

[deejaydebi]

Real nice looking bird John! Great job! Congrats on a great Turkey day!

 

[johnm160]

Thanks Debi,

Here is a pic of the second bird after it came out of the fryer.

Both birds were very good, but the fried one seemed to be the favorite.

 

[deejaydebi]

Just curious John side by side which did you prefer? They both looks terific!

 

[johnm160]

Debi,

The fried was the chosen one by all, the smoked was very good, but the fried was just a bit better.

John