Fresh Turkey Breast - Got it Now - Smoke Tomorrow

[scooter-man]

OK - bought a fresh turkey breast from local store as it was "day of meat" i.e. 50% off. This happened during my work lunch and left in the work frig today.

Called the boss tonight - I'm going to get the breast tonight from work (7:00pm) and will take the later 1/2 day off tomorrow to smoke.

Now - need a game plan between tonight and while I'm at work until noon (EST). This turkey breast says 100% organic, fresh, etc.

I'm thinking of a quick 4 hour brine tonight and smoking it on the beer bottom stand tomorrow. Naturally coated the bird in seasonings and oil.

Any other basic ideas for tonight or tomorrow? Never done a 'fresh' breast or bird. Worried about the 'dryness'...

Your thoughts?

 

[scooter-man]

Welp - made brine with your basic vegs that was sauteed and let her soak for 6 hours.

Took 1/2 a day off of work - 78°F today and put the breast on at 1:20pm. by 4-ish she was done (158°F) and let her rest for 30+ minutes.

What good is it, talk'n about it, without showing some pics?....?...

The beginning

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• Apr 7, 2015

The Sweet All Afternoon Smell

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• Apr 7, 2015

The Chill'n Beer

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• Apr 7, 2015

Ready to come off

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• Apr 7, 2015

Cutting her up

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• Apr 7, 2015

The Man Plate!

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• Apr 7, 2015

Hope you enjoyed - Late!

 

[scooter-man]

Otay - the bones got made into soup tonight. That turkey rocked. 

Late!

 

[sota d]

Good looking bird! Brining is a must. Glad it turned out well for you, nice job!

 

[dirtsailor2003]

Nice looking bird!