Smoking a Turkey

[robertc1024]

Any of you peeps have any suggestions? The better half and I had BIG Thanksgiving blowouts for years and got tired of it. Starting up again - I've got a turkey I'm going to either roast or fry, but I wanted another smoked one. Size, recipes? Do's and dont's?

 

[Fishkiller]

Sorry but I have not smoked one in 20 years. Second place is do one on the BBQ, split in half for easier and quicker cooking. I like to inject mine for a juicer bird. Using a charcoal grill get some of that smoky flavor in way less time. About 90 minutes for a 20 pounder.

 

[mdf9183]

I do mine on a pellet smoker.

 

[ZX9RCAM]

I'll just put my 23# turkey in the roaster oven like usual.

 

[General Zod]

The real challenge is finding rolling papers that are big enough, and then keeping the thing lit.

 

[robertc1024]

I do mine on a pellet smoker.

That's my plan. I've roasted them for years after brining them - they come out good. Fried a couple the last few years - which are even better. I'm just asking for advice for smoking them.

 

[billtool]

I’m smoking one right now in a Masterbilt stand up. Brine it for six hours before cooking. Rinse that brine. White wine and rosemary in the moisture pot. Stuff the turk with rosemary and thyme. Rub butter under the breast side skin- a whole stick. Rub the outside with a tasty poultry rub if your choice. Stuff it into your smoker and smoke with cherry or apple or pecan. Breast up for 3 hours- breast down until done. 250 degrees until thigh’s at 180. Pull out and love eating it with your family. It’s beautiful in its simplicity.
Edit- pics forthcoming. It’s about done!!

 

[Axxe55]

The real challenge is finding rolling papers that are big enough, and then keeping the thing lit.


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that's some funny shit right there!

 

[billtool]

I’m smoking one right now in a Masterbilt stand up. Brine it for six hours before cooking. Rinse that brine. White wine and rosemary in the moisture pot. Stuff the turk with rosemary and thyme. Rub butter under the breast side skin- a whole stick. Rub the outside with a tasty poultry rub if your choice. Stuff it into your smoker and smoke with cherry or apple or pecan. Breast up for 3 hours- breast down until done. 250 degrees until thigh’s at 180. Pull out and love eating it with your family. It’s beautiful in its simplicity.
Edit- pics forthcoming. It’s about done!!

Boom…

 

[Axxe55]

low and slow and the meat just falls off the bone tender

 

[Byrd666]

A friend of mine, since passed 3-4 years ago, used to do his in a bullet smoker. Same principal as "beer can chicken." The turkey was always cooked perfectly and the meat was falling off the bone, long before carving time occurred. We had a Thanksgiving feast at his place for well over ten years, and not once was the turkey bad.

 

[glenbo]

For a much lighter smoke flavor, try alder wood. It's 70% of the woods we use for everything, including bacon.

 

[Lead Belly]

I just pellet smoked the free kroger turkey yesterday. I removed/separated wings, legs then spatchcocked the breast for better smoke. 225 setting and was using B & B brand (very good- HEB/Academy carries) pellet- Post Oak was in the hopper. No brine- forgot salt/pepper even.

Wife made compound butter w rosemary, basil etc and I put some under skin. 225 degrees for about 3 hours: smaller parts done first: to 170 degrees, about 3 hours to finish. Very tasty.

 

[billtool]

I just pellet smoked the free kroger turkey yesterday. I removed/separated wings, legs then spatchcocked the breast for better smoke. 225 setting and was using B & B brand (very good- HEB/Academy carries) pellet- Post Oak was in the hopper. No brine- forgot salt/pepper even.

Wife made compound butter w rosemary, basil etc and I put some under skin. 225 degrees for about 3 hours: smaller parts done first: to 170 degrees, about 3 hours to finish. Very tasty.

Dammit. Pics or it didn’t happen….

 

[Txhighlander]

Dad use to smoke one every year. Instead of water in the pan he did Italian salad dressing and it always turned out great.

 

[Powderhead]

We used Aaron Franklin's method last year on a pellet smoker and it turned out great.

Franklin Smoked Turkey

 

[V-Tach]

 

[jrbfishn]

We used Aaron Franklin's method last year on a pellet smoker and it turned out great.

Franklin Smoked Turkey

That is pretty much how I smoke a turkey.
But even I don't use that much butter.

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[Texan79423]

Go to BBQbreathren.com tons of info there or youtube.

 

[TXOFFSHORE]

Try the frog method!!!