First Whole Turkey Smoke Question

[joeyfine]

Hey Guys!!!

I have decided to smoke a whole bird this year and I have some questions! 

1 - my bird is 13#s. Is that to big?

2 - I would like to brine this guy. When do I need to start before smoking?

3 - do you guys add anything in the cavity or leave it open?

4 - who loves this holiday? 

Gobble Gobble!

 

[dirtsailor2003]

1. Nope perfect size
2. I brine for two days. Air dry for one day in fridge, smoke the next day
3. I leave mine open or I put in fresh parsley thyme sage onion and garlic
4. Love it so much we smoked a turkey last night!

 

[joeyfine]

Well i need to get that bird out of the freezer today! Thanks!

 

[joe black]

Check out the SmokingMeat newsletter. There are some great turkey ideas for this year.

 

[joeyfine]

Turkey came out great. Used Slaughterhouse Recipes for the bird and it was soo good. the meat fell off the bones! 

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• joeyfine
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