Roll Call

[4pogo7]

Allow smokers I'm doing a turkey next week for thanksgiving any thought using bacon under the beast skin and injecting with Apple juice

I will start with saying I have never smoked a whole turkey before so I am no expert.

Those are two new ones for me though. I have heard of people putting rub under the skin but not bacon before. What would be your desired result from doing that? I am thinking it might not cook to a crisp because the skin will block it. Not saying it won't be done, just maybe soggy and not crispy.

As for the apple juice injection, I have no idea. I know using a brine on a bird (chicken or turkey) has great effects on the flavor and moisture. However, the brine is usually water, salt, and maybe sugar. Here is a link that I found on injecting turkey, hope it helps.

http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/113560/good-injection-recipe-for-turkey

 

[isucyclone]

Hey everyone! Been smoking meat for a few years now with a propane masterbuilt. Have dreams of building my own RF smoker someday. I have identified a potential tank on my grandfathers farm, now just need to find the time to do it! I am located in Johnston. 

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• isucyclone
• Nov 20, 2015

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[4pogo7]

 
Hey everyone! Been smoking meat for a few years now with a propane masterbuilt. Have dreams of building my own RF smoker someday. I have identified a potential tank on my grandfathers farm, now just need to find the time to do it! I am located in Johnston.  

Thanks for joining us!

 

[davesfroggin]

Hey everyone! Been smoking meat for a few years now with a propane masterbuilt. Have dreams of building my own RF smoker someday. I have identified a potential tank on my grandfathers farm, now just need to find the time to do it! I am located in Johnston. 

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• isucyclone
• Nov 20, 2015

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Good luck! That looks like a fun project.

 

[boonetang]

Thanks for the invite from the northwest part of Iowa in rock valley. I've been smoking for a year now and I love.

 

[wingnut1977]

hello all, im from alden, Iowa. Attached is a pic of my smoker I built this spring. I call it the rack stacker!

 

[wingnut1977]

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• wingnut1977
• Nov 20, 2015

 

[nrdk]

Thanks for the invite, located in CR myself

 

[wingnut1977]

CR rocks. GO HAWKS!!

 

[jlanders]

Thanks for the invite. I'm in Fort Dodge area. Just had a rv smoker built and getting used to building a fire and temp. Conrol. Now to get it sandblasted and painted. Been smoking for 5 years. Make my own rub and sauce.

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• jlanders
• Nov 20, 2015

 

[wingnut1977]

nice! I'm getting pumped to fire up smoker for turkey day!

 

[davesfroggin]

I won't be able to smoke a turkey this thanksgiving but I think I'll plan on doing one next year.

 

[4pogo7]

Thanks for the invite from the northwest part of Iowa in rock valley. I've been smoking for a year now and I love.

hello all, im from alden, Iowa. Attached is a pic of my smoker I built this spring. I call it the rack stacker!

Thanks for the invite, located in CR myself

Thanks for the invite. I'm in Fort Dodge area. Just had a rv smoker built and getting used to building a fire and temp. Conrol. Now to get it sandblasted and painted. Been smoking for 5 years. Make my own rub and sauce.

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• jlanders
• Nov 20, 2015

Thanks to all for joining us!

 

[turbo1]

Thanks for the invite. Live Arlington and haven't smoked much this fall with harvest and all. Hopefully get to smoking after thanksgiving.

 

[davesfroggin]

The wife surprised me with a brisket flat from Costco today. I know what I'm smokin tomorrow.

 

[4pogo7]

Thanks for the invite. Live Arlington and haven't smoked much this fall with harvest and all. Hopefully get to smoking after thanksgiving.

Thanks for joining us!

 

[dgodke]

Bettendorf, Iowa

Green Mountain Grills:

 - (2) DB

 - (1) JB

 - (1) DC

RecTec RT-680

My brother in law is a Green Mountain Grills Dealer in Deer Grove, IL., he orders pallets of Green Mountain Grills pellets, GMG parts and Grills available

I also make a Downdraft for a host of Pellet Grills

 

[cybball]

Waukee here! Love the site. I have learned a ton.

 

[4pogo7]

 
Bettendorf, Iowa

Green Mountain Grills:

 - (2) DB

 - (1) JB

 - (1) DC

RecTec RT-680

My brother in law is a Green Mountain Grills Dealer in Deer Grove, IL., he orders pallets of Green Mountain Grills pellets, GMG parts and Grills available

I also make a Downdraft for a host of Pellet Grills

Sorry I missed this before but glad to have you in the group!

Waukee here! Love the site. I have learned a ton.

Thanks for joining us!

 

[upinsmokedad]

Hello everyone! Just found this awesome sight! From Mason City area, looking forward to being able to smoke without shoveling a path to the smoker first!