SMOKIN A TURKEY FOR A FRIEND

[Smokin T]

i know it's not really a new topic; lots of great info. here, but am tired and hope you'll all understand. i need a really good way to smoke a turkey for a friend of mine. would like the most moist, flavorful. this gal is really hurting right now and i want it to be the best ever! thank you.

[texasbill]

The last newsletter had the recipe I follow to smoke a turkey. Now some will say to brine the bird for 24 hours and alot has been said here on the forum about smoking a turkey.

Personally I do not brine a turkey. Just coat the bird with Italian dressing and Texas BBQ Rub put in a Reynolds Turkey Cooking bag. Add some bell pepper, onion, and celery to the cavity and let the bird cook. They always come out moist and tender and great taste. If you want to inject the bird you can before cooking. Butter or a mixture of butter and spices cooked on the stove then shot into the bird for some internal spice taste.

Welcome to the club Smokin T. Hope this one helps you out.

Bill Cannon
Texas BBQ Rub

[redneck cooker]

Teri, Bills advice is right on the money! I always inject mine with a mixture of apple juice and honey, but that is totally up to you. I put mine on the smoker for about 2 hrs at at about 200-225, then wray it up or put in a foil bag with some apple juice and let her cook.....hope this helps

[Woodman]

Don't...........fall..............a........s...... l.........e...............e....................... ..p T.....................T!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Dirty Ron]

Even though these guys don't like it, I brine 'em. Turns out great everytime

[Smokin T]

THANKS, GUYS! i REALLY appreciate your advice! :D

bill, i will use your recipe for this gal. she needs it. badly. 8)

redneck. yes, it helps a lot. thank you! :D

woodsleep. i----ll tr------y n------o--t t------o :P

[Smokin T]

D.R., thanks. i brined a turkey breast awhile ago alongside another breast which was not brined (you may remember the post :lol: ) and i thought that there was a benefit to brining. thanks so much for the post.

[Dirty Ron]

apple juice, kosher salt, brown sugar, honey, spices, citrus

[Smokin T]

this brings up another question. seems most people brine, spray, foil with apple juice. has worked good for me as well, but what about other juices? like cranberry or grape? anyone tried that with good results? :o

[Woodman]

How about prune juice :lol: :lol: ?

[Smokin T]

ok, woodlaxative, i'll do a brisket with some and send you the product :shock: :lol:

[redneck cooker]

Smokin T, We use Cran-grape or Cran-apple alot of the time on my ribs as I wrap them up, Pineapple juice is also another great one to use. :D :D

[Buckeye]

ok, woodlaxative, i'll do a brisket with some and send you the product :shock: :lol:

T.....yer not referrin ta tha end product r ya :?: :roll: :roll: :? ..I dare ya! :lol:

[Buckeye]

this brings up another question. seems most people brine, spray, foil with apple juice. has worked good for me as well, but what about other juices? like cranberry or grape? anyone tried that with good results? :o


Bout 1 our before I take ribs or butts/shoulders off tha pit, I'll mist tha meat in tha foil with sum apple cider vinegar an sum with H2O.

[Smokin T]

i'm not tellin, buckeye. i want woodpoop to be shakin in his boots every time he goes to the mailbox :!: :lol: :lol: :lol:

[redneck cooker]

Woodpoop???!! :shock: :shock: :D Excellent reply QsisterT....

Beware of the mailbox Woody :shock: :roll:

[Dirty Ron]

:shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock:

[Smokin T]

wonderin if i should foil "the product" with, say some more prune juice and let it rest for awhile; say 30-40 days in a warm cooler? :?

what about serving suggestions; portions, sides. i know woody likes coleslaw on top on a white bun. :D

hey!! do you smell something pungent over at woody's? slight hint of prunes? be afraid, be very afraid :!:

ok. gotta run to costco and see if i can stock up on some "items" see ya all later :P

[Woodman]

What's this? I go out to run a few errands and I'm on everybody's "****-list?" :lol: :lol: :lol:Believe it or not, prunes are actually an integral part of Mole Negro!