Cured turkey, 2nd go round

[ronbeaux]

OK, I'm on this one like a duck on a June bug, a rat on a Cheeto, well you get the idea.

16.5lb turkey cured for 50 hours with injection of 10% by weight. I added maple and molasses to the mix this time, let it cure then let it dry in the fridge.



It's plugged into life support now and seasoned with a little Atchafalaya Swamp seasoning.


It's been holding at 140 with plenty of smoke for 2 hours now and has 2 to go before the ramp up toward 190.

Got a full water foil water pan in the bottom and a tin foil drip catcher below the bird.

The ET-73 is working great and at my night stand for when I crash.

So 14 hours from now it should be good.

[classicrockgriller]

Are you doing this in the Bradley?

[ronbeaux]

Yes. This is why I bought it. Smoking at low temps with cured meat.

[classicrockgriller]

OK, sounds good.

[Tenpoint5]

Gonna have to keep an Eye on this one Momma wants me to do one

[ronbeaux]

Update at 0530 the IT is at 157 with a box temp of 190 which held perfect all night!!! I haven't even opened the door. Total time passed is 12hrs and 10 minutes.

[classicrockgriller]

Update at 0530 the IT is at 157 with a box temp of 190 which held perfect all night!!! I haven't even opened the door. Total time passed is 12hrs and 10 minutes.

Sounds like you are right on track.

Can't wait to see this bad boy.

[ronbeaux]

And here she is!!! Absolutely perfect. 15 hours elapsed time. The OBS performed flawless.



Taste report this evening.

[classicrockgriller]

She is a pretty bird!

Looks like you got some crisp skin.

If I remember right you are 1 hr early.

[ronbeaux]

She is a pretty bird!

Looks like you got some crisp skin.

If I remember right you are 1 hr early.

Yep. It is in the Cambro.

[ronbeaux]

We had a great time and the turkey was a big hit.


The cure and smoke make the white meat pink and moist.


My sweet little nieces. They are old enough now to pass out the gifts. I kept telling them the biggest one was mine but they wouldn't go for it.



My MIL must love me


I'm heading out to the Man Cave to have a kegger!

[Tenpoint5]

You better take good care of the MIL!!! She be treating you very well. Throw a couple back for me

[squirtthecat]

Awesome!  (both turkey and Gift)

[ronbeaux]

This beer thing is cool! hick

[classicrockgriller]

Sounds like a perfect day.

Turkey is right on the money.
Nieces are just beautiful.
Good time with Family!

Beer on tap in the Man Cave.

Heaux! Heaux! Heaux!

Turkey really looks awesome.
Thanks and Merry Christmas.