It needn't be either early nor long. Get your smoker above 300˚ (yes, you can even get an ECB up to that temp) and you're looking at a 4 to 5 hour smoke. Use lump and make sure your coals can get enough air. And lose the water pan. the water will just slow things down and it'll evaporate after a couple hours anyway. Plus, flavoring the water does nothing for the flavor of the food. Water and alcohol are the only things that end up in the steam, all the flavors stay right in the pan. And don't over think it. There's no need to ruin Thanksgiving by fretting over the bird.
I'm planning on doing one for the first time. I have a pre-made brine mix, will ad some seasoning to the bird and will probably flavor my water. I'd like to hear your horror stories, successes, and tips. Going to be an early and long day of smoking.
Same reason I am. I got rid of my ECB too.
so....... why are you still in this forum?
I understand that. But your post contributed nothing to the thread. I got an email on my phone telling me there was a post. I took time out of my day to login and read that. Really?
I will thanks for the input. It seems 275-350 are good temps for big birds and to avoid low temps in the bird. If 4 hours and not to 140 internal throw in the oven.
This is actually my first time using a brine or smoking a turkey. I found a bottle of brine mix at TJ Maxx for $5. I'm not sure what the brand is. I'll have to look.
Same here. All you can do is read as much as you can. Have all your gear and ingredients ready to go. Have plenty of beer on hand.
