MES 40 BT Turkey Day

[jstanley9797]

Tried my first turkey. Thanks to all who put their time in to post and give GREAT info to all who are "rookies" out there. I would not be as successful as I have been without you!

I did a 24 hour brine.
1 cup course salt
1 cup brown sugar
Couple oranges
Large onion chopped
Bunch O' garlic
Fresh thyme & bay leaves

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• jstanley9797
• Nov 26, 2016

Prep day:
Rubbed it down with EVOO. Seasoned with paprika & Mrs. Dash. Stuck butter with crushed garlic on each piece under the skin.

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• jstanley9797
• Nov 26, 2016

Stuck her in the smoker at 250 degrees with apple wood until we reached IT 165.

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• jstanley9797
• Nov 26, 2016

Final product...
Turned out quite good for my first run.
Again, Thanks to all for the GREAT info that everyone provides!

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• jstanley9797
• Nov 26, 2016

 

[dirtsailor2003]

Great looking bird!

Point!

 

[SmokinAl]

Nice job on your first try!

Gotta give you a point!

Al

 

[hooked on smoke]

That looks mighty good. I'll try that brine next time.

 

[smokingearl]

Looks awesome!

 

[donegotfat]

Great looking turkey.

 

[schaydu]

I just bought a MES 40 because it was 200 bucks at academy. I was thinking about trying a turkey on it but had some reservations. Every other turkey has been on my stick burner and have cooked it at 300-325. With the MES only going up to 275 what type of results can I expect?