Bradley Smoked Turkey

[NePaSmoKer]

Had a 16 pounder in the brine for 24 hours. Hanging in 6 rack at 200* for 1.5 hours, PID next temp is 210* with 2 hours of Apple smoke then PID bumped to 220* for the next 9 hours or until done.




No need for any probes so early in the lynchin errr i mean hanging  ;D




What you say?

Why not me MAK?

Cuz its going to be busy later  ;D

[squirtthecat]

Dang, that's a big old buzzard!

[BuyLowSellHigh]

A thing of beauty !

Problem I have is where to find a basic, simple turkey that hasn't been shot with broth and veg oil.  My solution in recent years has been heritage turkeys, but at $150 - $200 per bird that is reserved for Thanksgiving only.

[squirtthecat]

Problem I have is where to find a basic, simple turkey that hasn't been shot with broth and veg oil.

Same problem here..   Most are raised for Thanksgiving and you have to order way in advance.

There used to be a farm S of me on Route 66 that sold turkeys on the side of the road.   They had a little pen under a carport.  Cash and carry.   They were a little - umm - fresh for my taste.

[NePaSmoKer]

The 4 hour mark. Going to spritz with water/olive oil mix.




Check IT in 2 hours.

[BuyLowSellHigh]

Problem I have is where to find a basic, simple turkey that hasn't been shot with broth and veg oil.

Same problem here..   Most are raised for Thanksgiving and you have to order way in advance.

There used to be a farm S of me on Route 66 that sold turkeys on the side of the road.   They had a little pen under a carport.  Cash and carry.   They were a little - umm - fresh for my taste.

You should see how they sell chickens in Hong Kong, and I mean a LOT of chicken every day.

[Quarlow]

That's looking real nice.

[DTAggie]

Interesting on the hanging part.  I have smoked one, just on the rack though.  Can you tell a difference this way?

Also, can you brine a store bought that has already been injected?

[Quarlow]

Though I have not done one, I would think that brining something that has already be brined would make it to salty. If it has already been done why do it again?

[DTAggie]

Is it a true brine when they say injected with 15% solution or whatever the number is?

[NePaSmoKer]

Is it a true brine when they say injected with 15% solution or whatever the number is?

Most processed turkeys, have a minimal injection for longer shelf life. When a brine is made for (smoking) cure #1 is added with some sugar and herbs/spices for flavor. The minimal injection is not enough for smoked fowl.

If your going to smoke fowl without cure I'll come visit you in the hospital  :-\

[Quarlow]

So there you have it from someone who knows. Brining with cure is a good idea for smoked turkey. What do I know.  ;D ;D

[NePaSmoKer]

IT in thigh joint 156*

Getting close  ;D

[Quarlow]

If I wasn'r already drooling over my taco salad I would start drooling looking at that. Yummy

[NePaSmoKer]

If I wasn'r already drooling over my taco salad I would start drooling looking at that. Yummy

MMMMMM

Taco salad, Easy to go down  ;D

No i'm drooling for one