He posted this on the wrong forum....
<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"><font size="2">Our supermarkets only sell Frozen Geese,Ducks&Capon.Naturally I am aware that they must be thawed first, but can anyone suggest the best way to smoke them so I don't totally mess up our Festive Feast?
Appreciate any suggestions. Happy Holidays !
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Ok all of you turkey smokers... come on and give the man a hand... [:D]
Olds
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Easiest method: After thawing, I would brine the birds first in a "light" and simple brine (1/4 cup salt + 1/4 cup sugar per quart of water) for 1-2 hours per pound. Pat thoroughly dry, then smoke for 4hr using apple or an apple/hickory mix at 200-250F. Finish cooking in the oven as you would any turkey.
John
Newton MA
I agree with JJC,
Definetly brine first. Somewhere on this board I have a brine for Turkey Breasts that I have had wonderful success with. HTH
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BassMan....
It is on the recipe site....
http://susan.rminor.com/forums/showthread.php?t=131
Olds
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That looks like a super brine/rub combo, Bassman. Just in time for brining the Christmas bird tomorrow!
John
Newton MA
Thanks Guys for the help & suggestion re: Brining! I will definitely try this on NEW YEARS DAY! Also Thanks OLDS for your Help & posting correction. MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL!
Brother Bill [:D]
Bassman,
Tried your brine on my turkey yesterday (Christmas Day) and it was super! Everyone absolutely loved it . . . I couldn't fry the turkey because of the weather, so I had to raost it, and the brine made it unbelievably moist and flavorful--thanks for the recipe! [:p][:p][:p]
John
Newton MA
John,
You are welcome. I love to experiment with spices, so when I have a winner (happens so seldom) I like to share it.[:D] Besides I have learned so much from everyone else here I like to contribute when I can.
And oh yeah, thanks for the direction Olds!
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