Newbie from Alberta

[Brian.R]

Hi all,  I'm new to this forum but have a little smoke experience.  Now I'm going to attempt a whole turkey for the first time.  I would like some info on 1- When to start the smoke, 2- how long to leave the smoke on for a light smoke taste?  3-what wood chips do you recommend?

Thanx Brian ;D

[FLBentRider]

W E L C O M E  to the Forum Brian.R!

Start the smoke when you put the turkey in.

For a light smoke on a turkey I would go with 2 hours (or less) of Apple, Maple or Cherry.

[Jim O]

Welcome Brian.

Let us know how the turkey turned out,with pix if possible .

Jim O

[Brian.R]

Thanx guys, I just put the bird in the brine for a 24 hour swim  ;D  i will try to put pics on if i can figure out how, I know just enough about computers to be dangerous ;) I will let you know how it turns out  OHHHH 1 more thing!, can you put stuffing in the bird as it is smoking??

Thanx,  Brian

[FLBentRider]

Try this to get your pictures going - http://www.susanminor.org/forums/showthread.php?488-Answers-To-Bradley-Smoker-FAQ-s&p=768#post768

I would not stuff the bird. The thinking is that you are cooking low and slow:

To get the stuffing to a safe temp (165F) (since it has been in contact with raw poultry) you will overcook and dry out the turkey.

[howlin]

welcome to the forums fellow albertain

[Brian.R]

hey howlin,  where ya to? North or South?

[SouthernSmoked]

Welcome to the forum...Enjoy!

http://www.susanminor.org

Remember we like pic's!!

[BuyLowSellHigh]

Alberta  ... Brrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!

Welcome to the forum Brian.R.  You're going to love it here.

We like pics, and lots of them !

Looking forward to seeing pics of that turkey.

[howlin]

near calgary is where my smoke drifts from.and you?

[Brian.R]

I'm from the Hat