Thanksgiving Turkey Smoke

[joeflyde]

24hr brine then ........salt, pepper, garlic, oregano, thyme, fresh basil

On smoker 9:30a

 

[fpnmf]

Gobble gobble!!

  Craig

 

[SmokinAl]

Great start!

 

[scarbelly]

Looks like you are off to a great start

 

[joeflyde]

WOW!  Smoked to internal temp of 165. The last hour I removed the water pan to let the bird get some of that direct heat.  Resulted in a less rubbery skin.  Bought the fella inside and carved off a slice of the breast meat for a quick sample.  You should have seen the juices flow.  I don't normally go for breast meat, but this is the best bird I ever had!  The herbs really enhanced the favor.

Can't wait until the dressing, mac & cheese, green bean casserole, collard greens and citrus tea is ready for the main course!

Didn't have time to dress that birdy, it smelled too good!