Injecting the Turkey while smoking?

[davenh]

Hi and Happy Easter,
Has anyone tried injecting the turkey while smoking it. I was thinking some of the pan drippings and spices going back into the bird. Take some drippings after they cool a bit and re-inject?

I don't read much about re-injecting while cooking, bad thing?

 

[got smoke]

i dont know if it is a bad thing but you would think if you poke it alot of the juices will run out imo

 

[travcoman45]

Never tried it, but I agree, I think you would let more out punchin holes in while cookin. I always do my injecting before brining.

Guy might be able to save drippins from one smoke and inject for the next smoke, maybe freeze it like you do broth?

 

[davenh]

You guys are probably right about poking the extra holes after things seal up. I did add an additional injection of butter and broth before putting the turkeys in. I do like the idea about freezing the mixture for next time

. The drippings are usually really good, nice and smoky flavored, bet they would be great as a part of the next injection marinade. Going to try it, save the mop/turkey drippings. Let it cool off, skim the fat and freeze it

.

I knew there would be some good ideas out here, even on the holiday!

 

[brennan]

call me traditional but I prety much always make some gravy out of the drippins, nothin better than thickened turkey juices on turkey and taters!

 

[desertlites]

I must agree with brennen I make a killer turkey giblet gravy.

 

[davenh]

I love , and I mean LOVE a good gravy, but we are more into having sides like salad and other rabbit foo..oops..I meant healthy green veggies

. A compromise which allows me to keep on enjoying smoked food

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