My Turn!!

[lemans]

So my bride made it clear to me that Thanksgiving was her domain this yr and I was responsible for the sides.
Well her Turkey was awesome and the day was great. But I still felt an “emptiness “ inside.. She saw my desire and pulled out another Turkey out of the fridge and said: Here is one for you!!
Now I know why I married here..
But now it’s my turn!!!!
Here is the bird in my OJ Brine for
12 hours

 

[lemans]

All dryed an seasoned up. Just waiting for the pit to stabilize

 

[lemans]

Almost forgot my secret..I’m using my Butter Wrap for a self basting Smoke...

 

[lemans]

Ready to rock..

 

[lemans]

The acorn is sitting at 300 with the help of my IQ120

 

[Rings Я Us]

Nice way to use the cheesecloth for a blanket of basting liquid.. We do the cheesecloth also. Makes a nice dark crispy skin in the oven. Keeping it moist isn't hard.

 

[lemans]

Two hours in

 

[lemans]

IT 160. Letting it rest under aluminum foil

 

[lemans]

All sliced up!!

 

[lemans]

Here ya go

 

[lemans]

Two hours in

 

[tktplz]

Your killin' me with your pix of wonderful smoked turkey, ahhhhhhhh. From here in Louisiana, land of the deep-fried turkey, I am a fan of the smoked bird. Did a 19.4 lb brisket Wed. doing some pork shoulders this next weekend. 99 cents a lb. ya can't lose. Just got a black Friday price on a food saver seal a meal vacuum sealer.

 

[lemans]

Fried turkey. Delish

 

[SmokinAl]

Awesome looking turkey!
Great job!
Al