Turkey again

[Pete Vance]

I plan on smoking a turkey breast for Thanksgiving. I did one a few years ago but need some refreshers. I did not brine the last time and do not plan to do so this time. What is a good wood for turkey? I have maple, hickory, apple, and oak. I think I used apple the last time. What is a good rub? I had a recipe the last time but I can't find it. I have a ten pound breast so I plan on about 40 minutes per pound. Is this about right? I am using a WSM 18 smoker.

I don't do a lot of smoking so I depend on you guys to keep me straight.

Thanks, Pete

 

[Gonna Smoke]

I have maple, hickory, apple, and oak.

Any of those will work, I generally use oak. Specifically white oak...

What is a good rub?

I use Malcom Reed's rub recipe on turkeys...

• 1 cup Kosher Salt
• 1 cup Granulated Garlic
• 1 Tbsp Poultry Seasoning

I plan on about 40 minutes per pound.

I'm not sure about the time, just monitor the I.T. Needs to be 165℉...

 

[jcam222]

Have you I could considered injecting it?

 

[ifitsdeadsmokeit]

I will be injecting one and brining another. Will smoke at 275 to 300 using apple. The brine will be for two days. In my opinion just a few hours doesnt do anything. Cook the breast to IT of 157. Yardbird is an excellent poultry rub but i will be using my own mix. A 15 lb turkey usually takes around 3.5 to 4 hrs but should cook to temp not time. If done early wrap in an aluminum pan and put in a cooler with old towels. It will stay hot for several hours.