Giving my first turkey a shot.

[SmokingUPnorth]

So I picked up a turkey for $7 on sale. ( I think it was about 11#'s off the top of my head) been reading on here and it seems they don't take as long as I thought. (around 4 hours). I have a MES 30 ill probably run it at 275* since that is the max. I Don't plan on brining it. Just some Cajun injection and rub. Anything I should keep an eye out being its my first time. Also planning on using apple wood, not stuffing it. Just trying for something simple since it was cheap and my first Turkey

 

[mike243]

You can throw into the oven with some high heat or the gas grill to crisp the skin,

 

[Jonok]

Sounds like a plan.
+1 on crisping it in the oven (I pull mine at around 150-155 breast temp and finish it in a 400 oven to 160, which markedly improves the skin.)

 

[SmokinVOLfan]

Spatch it if possible. Not sure if it will fit in your MES30 like that though.

 

[Preacher Man]

There's no way I can fit a spatchcocked turkey in my 30.

Could you be persuaded to brine? It makes a huge difference in having a moist turkey.

 

[SmokingUPnorth]

Thanks for the heads up guys. Turned out pretty good. Not quite as good fried but way better than baked

 

[Bearcarver]

Thanks for the heads up guys. Turned out pretty good. Not quite as good fried but way better than baked

I can't taste it, because I'm no longer on Oahu, but it sure does look Perfect !!!
Nice Job, Brian!!
Like.

Bear

 

[Jonok]

Looks Great!

 

[gmc2003]

Good looking turkey. If I were a betting man I bet it's not your last one.

Point for sure
Chris