Turkey Breasts

Bassman · July 05, 2006, 05:56:18 AM

Hi All,
Had a very successful smoke over the weekend. I smoked 3 whole turkey breasts. Brined them the night before, rubbed them with a rub I created (variation from Paul Kirks book), then smoked for approx. 5 hours. FTC'd for 2hrs and then chilled. Tonight the are going on the slicer and then I will vaccuum seal them and freeze. Used Maple pucks this time and am very pleased with results ;D :P

whitetailfan · July 05, 2006, 08:15:06 AM

Bass,
What thickness are you slicing and target purpose? Smoked turkey salad...sammiches...1/4 inch thick for reheating as plate meat main course?

Bassman · July 05, 2006, 12:57:34 PM

Whitetail,
Sammiches is what it will be used for. I'm preparing for a party. next I will be doing pork butts for pulled pork. This time I am also going to smoke beef chuck roasts and mix the two together (after pulling). i was told this makes for a great BBQ.

BigSmoker · July 05, 2006, 04:15:09 PM

I love sliced smoked turkey or chicken breast for sammiches :P :P :P. If you have the Paul Kirk championship BBQ book try the "snail's sprinkle" for your pulled pork. I really like it but I kick up the cumin a little. I've never heard of mixing the pork and beef but it sounds good. Good luck with the party and keep us posted on the mixing the 2 different meats together.

iceman · July 05, 2006, 04:53:40 PM

Smoked turkey and chicken also make killer hot open face sammiches with gravy over it and mabe a dollup of mashed taters. The mixed meat deal sounds great. I've mixed them before in wraps but never tried a pulled sammich with both. Have fun with your party Bass ;D.

Oldman · July 06, 2006, 04:44:16 PM

Bassman good to see you posting again or I just miss when you have posted.
Olds.

Bassman · July 07, 2006, 01:08:54 PM

BigSmoker,
I will definitly try the snails sprinkle, it sounds good.

Iceman,
I agree, it's almost like thanksgiving ;D

Olds,
I had a dry spell from smoking :( with moving into a new house and then emptying my mother in-laws house right after that time was cramped. But now the dust has settled and I am "jones'n" for a smoker full of meat. Best of all it was all my wifes idea :o. She wants to serve smoked meat at the party so who am I to argue ;)

asa · July 07, 2006, 06:58:43 PM

Quote from: Bassman on July 07, 2006, 01:08:54 PM
Best of all it was all my wifes idea :o. She wants to serve smoked meat at the party so who am I to argue ;)

Welcome back Bassman. Sounds like you've got a "keeper."

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