Turkey Breast

ArnieM · October 04, 2009, 05:59:22 PM

We had stay-over company, so what better time to try something out? I used a couple of tips from my friends here.

The package weight was 9.15 pounds, bone in, wings on. I clipped off the tips. Brined overnight in pretty much the usual, salt, some brown sugar and spices. Drained, rinsed and dried. Gave it an OO rub and then put on a light dry rub, mostly salt, pepper, cumin and, of course, chipotle powder. Three hours of 50/50 apple and pecan smoke at 220-225. Cook until the IT was about 155 and then FTC it for about 1.5-2 hours. Total time was about 5.5-6 hours. Even the (worthless) little pop up thingy popped when I was done. Served with mashed sweet potatoes (S&P, butter and maple syrup), fresh peas and a salad. The company said it was the best turkey breast they ever had. ;D ;D

This is the only pic I got, after the FTC and ready for carving (busy day)

squirtthecat · October 04, 2009, 06:04:30 PM

It is a thing of beauty!

Quarlow · October 04, 2009, 06:21:19 PM

Damn I'm hungry again and I just eat.

KyNola · October 04, 2009, 06:22:20 PM

That's a beauty. Congrats Arnie!

KyNola

HawkeyeSmokes · October 04, 2009, 06:45:25 PM

Looks like you knocked one out of the park Arnie!

JGW · October 04, 2009, 06:53:36 PM

Looks great!

Where did you get a legless Turkey? :D ;) :) ;D

joerom · October 04, 2009, 06:55:37 PM

That looks like a real winner.Now I have to make turkey breast.
Joe.

classicrockgriller · October 04, 2009, 10:45:33 PM

I know who to ask when I do my Turkey.....out of sight! CRG

Hopefull Romantic · October 04, 2009, 10:58:30 PM

I have one word for you Arnie...FAROUT.

HR

deb415611 · October 05, 2009, 03:49:16 AM

Looks great Arnie

Quote from: JGW on October 04, 2009, 06:53:36 PM

Where did you get a legless Turkey? :D ;) :) ;D

They have them in CT, I buy them too

squirtthecat · October 05, 2009, 07:38:23 AM

Do they come fresh or frozen? That's a pretty nice package..

Beautiful bird, Arnie!

ArnieM · October 05, 2009, 08:02:55 AM

Thanks for the comments people. This one came frozen. We can usually find fresh ones around Thanksgiving. I might try a whole small bird for Thanksgiving this year. There's only two of us here. The problem is that there's usually a crowd on the weekend. ;)

outdoorsfellar · October 06, 2009, 09:52:50 AM

Looking great ! As mentioned at first, what does OO rub mean ?

squirtthecat · October 06, 2009, 10:23:57 AM

Quote from: outdoorsfellar on October 06, 2009, 09:52:50 AM
Looking great ! As mentioned at first, what does OO rub mean ?

Olive Oil. When you here EVOO, that is Extra Virgin Olive Oil.

outdoorsfellar · October 06, 2009, 10:36:07 AM

OO rub means EVOO ?? Well, that explains why NEWBIE is next to my name...lol Ty

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