weekend bird

[benjaminr]

This week, 13lb turkey. My fam wanted a turkey done that we had frozen for samiches and snacking for while the family is down.







Picked up a few digital thermometers




Few hours in




After it was done I pulled it and put it in the fridge then carved it up today

AHH its black!


But still juicy and mouth watering!

I did this guy on 220 for about 8hrs with hickory until breast temps reached 178

The rub was just a little basil (didnt do anything for flavor just cosmetics because I dont eat the skin.)

Thanks for looking.

 

[fire it up]

I LOVE smoked turkey so that looks darn fine to me, bet it tasted as good as I am imagining.
Great job Benjamin, bet the family loved it.

 

[bassman]

Good looking turkey. We don't care if it's a bit dark, it's all good!

 

[benjaminr]

Yeah, I was a tad surprised when I opened the door to get it out how dark it had gotten, But like I said still tastes awesome!!

And everything iv done is my first time so I don't really know what im doing i am just winging it lol so far so good