I have an approx. 10 lb turkey breast roast that is stuffed back into the skin and is pre-brined with like a 3% solution. I was wondering if it would be worth while trying to brine this at all, or if I would be better off just rubbing it with some spices and smoking.
mow-delon....Hey, I just got it, Mow the lawn...or did I get it ??? Anyway, I have never done the brine thing. Always an excuse like not enough time, etc. However, I have never had any poultry from the Bradley that didn't come out super-moist and tasting great. For what it's worth :)
Previous posts on this forum have warned us about pre-brined turkeys and any additional brining. Possibility of too much salt absorption. I would season and smoke. As SoCalBuilder says, "done in the Bradley, they come out great."
thanx guys. Gonna rub and smoke, No brine. And, yes SoCal, you got it. Delon is my name and the mow delon was a joke from my cousins groing up. Funny thing is that now I am a sod farmer and all I do is mow and cut grass! Thought it would be a good handle.
Not often that a childhood nickname has relevance later on in life. Some kinda karma thing or something? Hope the bird turns out good and let us know (w/ pics) :)
Well, no pics, but turkey breast is smoked and wrapped in foil awaiting a proper slicing tomorrow. Some day I will learn how to run a camera and post pics here, but not today.
Here's the link you need to learn to load pics. I'm doin' it so it can't be too tough. Looking forward to hearing how the bird tastes :)
http://www.susanminor.org/forums/showthread.php?488-Answers-To-Bradley-Smoker-FAQ-s&p=768#post768
I had 3.5 lb. turkey breast. I soaked it in 1/2 cup LEE & PERINS [WORCHESTERSHIRE SAUCE]
1/2 CUP SOYA SAUCE
1/4 CUP TERRIAKI SAUCE
1/2 CUP SUGAR
1/4 CUP MAGGI
1/4 CUP SALT
4 CUPS WATER
Soaked for 6 hrs.then smoked for3 hrs cooked for approx, 3more .Did chicken wings same manner. Every body liked them.For the Senior members any changes that u would make . Do not know much about smoking but sure enjoy trying .Soaking a turkey for 12 hrs. this time see what happens