turkey breast

[mow_delon]

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.

[SoCalBuilder]

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 :)

[OldHickory]

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."

[mow_delon]

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.

[SoCalBuilder]

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) :)

[mow_delon]

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.

[SoCalBuilder]

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

[PACIFIC SMOKE]

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