Turkey and ? this weekend

[calis72]

I'm going to smoke a 12lbish Turkey this weekend my father is giving me.   I'll follow one of the recipes on the site and let you all know how it goes.

My question is, what else could I smoke at the same time?  originally I was going to try some pork or beef until my father asked me if I wanted the bird.   

I'd still like to do something else (ribs?) but not sure if the timing would work, or even if it would be safe with turkey or pork juices spilling on each other.

Looking forward to your advice!

[classicrockgriller]

You could the initial smoke on the Turkey and finish it in the oven.

And while that is cooking do something else in The Bradley.

[pensrock]

mooink balls and abt's.  :)

[calis72]

I'm new here, so you're going to have to clarify what those are... ;)

[classicrockgriller]

This is a link to FAQ's

Lokk for "What do all these acronyms mean? "

ABT = Atomic Buffalo Turd (jalapeno stuffed with goodies wrapped in bacon)

mooink balls = meat balls using beef and pork wrapped in bacon

[drewpatton]

but what if i wanna use beef, pork and veal for my meatballs? hahaha

[calis72]

Does anyone have a recipe for the mooink balls?  I found loads for the ABT's...

[FLBentRider]

Does anyone have a recipe for the mooink balls?  I found loads for the ABT's...

The possibilities are endless.

My base is this:

5lbs frozen meatballs
3lbs bacon
toothpicks
your favorite bbq rub (jans rub works well)

I put the meatballs in the oven for the minimum time to directions on the bag state.

I cut the bacon into thirds.

Wrap bacon around meatball, secure with toothpick.

when batch is complete, sprinkle on rub.

I smoke @250F for about three hours.

You can apply bbq sauce after the smoke is done if you want, I usually don't.

Sometimes you can put them under the broiler to crisp the bacon if you like it that way.

[squirtthecat]

Ditto.

I also make some with turkey meatballs and turkey bacon for a change..   I use colored toothpicks to tell those ones apart.

[Caneyscud]

Or use sausage balls instead of the meatballs.   Many (including myself) will glaze them the last 15 minutes or so with a thinned down mixture of bbq sauce and melted jelly (usually blackberry, raspberry, or cherry).  I have also done them "buffalo" style for a kicked up version. 

[calis72]

Well, the Turkey turned out freaking amazing.   I used the 'Apple Cider Brined Turkey by nsxbill' recipe using apple juice instead.   I gave the turkey about 3 1/2 hours of apple smoke and I think it took just under 6 hours to get to 165.  The turkey was 14lbs.


Once the Turkey came out I wrapped it in foil and left it on the counter and put in some bacon wrapped jalapeno's stuffed with the cream cheese and crushed pineapple recipe.  I forget who posted the recipe or I would give credit.   Unfortunately these were sooo freaking blazing hot they were nearly inedible.  I removed all the seeds and white membrane but these jalapeno's were insane.  It's a shame because they looked absolutely brilliant.

I also put in some store bought mild italian sausage and some lamb sausage and cooked these at the same time as the ABT's.   For the sausages and ABT's I used 2 hours of Mesquite.
The lamb sausage was ok, but the pork sausage was actually quite good.

The Turkey was by far the highlight though, so moist and tender.  Amazing smoke flavor that wasn't overpowering.

[calis72]

Finally downloaded the picture of the Turkey.  I didn't get pictures of the sausages or ABT's.

Man, my mouth is watering just looking at it again.

[FLBentRider]

Look at the color on that bird! outstanding!

[KevinG]

Nice looking bird!

[classicrockgriller]

A+++

Like FLBR said, color is outstanding!

Looks like you had alot of fun and quality time with the Bradley!