getting crispy skin on turkey breast with injection

[BigDave11]

wondering if anyone has any advice or tips to get crispy skin on a turkey breast (probably going bone-in) thats also injected.

doing a big brisket and just a turkey breast for thanksgiving this year. last year did a whole spatchcocked injected turkey on the big green egg. best turkey ive had by far but couldn't get crispy skin well, i thought maybe too much moisture from injection? i cooked at 350 then 450 for about 30 min til i got to 160 breast/180 dark. skin just wouldnt crisp. had to pull it as to not overcook. broiler for 5 min just got things dark, no crisp.

should i plan for more time at the higher temp on the egg? or i see some of these competetion guys scrape chicken thigh skin fat. would a turkey breast maybe benefit the same way? i dont want to sacrifice the injection its just so good. maybe frequently patting skin dry would help? hell, i might as well just pour some scalding oil over it when its done like its pork skin i could use brisket fat trimmings

thanks for any input -dave

 

[schlotz]

Row in a different direction when it comes to turkey. We put the turkey on a spinner in the gas grill with a smoke tube. Perfect basted smoked turkey that's moist with great crispy skin. FYI don't fill the cavity if spinning, can become a food safety issue.

 

[millerbuilds]

I have tried a few methods for this.
1- After brining the bird, I wash it off, dry it really well and then rub it with Salt, Black Pepper, and Baking Powder and put back in the fridge overnight.
2- I inject the breasts only with Chicken Stock (nothing else)
3- Lightly coat the skin with vegetable oil just before cooking
3- Cooking (I use the Alton Brown Turkey method and modified for smoking) I pre-heat my gas grill to 500 and put the bird in (indirect heat) for 30 minutes. I remove the bird and put into my smoker at ~280 and cook until IT of 160 and let rest before carving

- Jason

 

[BigW.]

I'll add that some folks will put it in the fridge uncovered over night. You could try adding a bit of baking powder also. I try to lift the skin away from the breast using my fingers.