What's your choice of wood for a Turkey

[richoso1]

I'm going to do my 1st test run on a big bird, and I'd like to know your thoughts on choice of wood to use. I have an assortment of chunks, so I don't think I'll have to go out and buy any more. Thanks in advance.

 

[mrwizardgi]

I enjoy apple with my birds. Something about poultry and fruit that mesh well. Good smoke to you!

J-

 

[pitrow]

my choice would be...

1) Apple
2) Cherry
3) Alder
4) Hickory

in that order. Or a combination of the first three.

 

[wutang]

I just smoked some turkey legs with a mix of pecan and hickory-good flavor.

 

[dmtky52]

I like apple the best, then cherry

 

[walking dude]

what he said........but i use a combo of both

 

[binindy]

Put an quartered apple inside the turkey...just did it last weekend, it was great. Remember, go with a little higher temp than you would use for pork; keeps the skin from getting that rubber texture and you need to get past that "danger zone" temp more quickly.

Lots of good info on here to end up with a great bird

Enjoy!

 

[richoso1]

Thanks for the apple idea. I usually smoke my birds at 450 for 1.5 hrs., then drop to 350 till it hits the internal temp that I'm striving for, no rubbery skin.