Smoking a Turkey

[HoustonHorn]

Any recommendations? I'm trying it for the first time this weekend (possibly in practice for Thanksgiving). I'm planning on using a lighter wood (maybe apple) because I figure it will take a while and I don't want it to be too smoky. But other than that I don't really know what I should do to preparea the bird.

 

[baboso]

www.virtualweberbullet.com/

 

[HoustonHorn]

Thanks, that's what I was looking for!

 

[hullabelew]

Read Baboso's link about brining. Be sure to take the turkey out of the brine and let it set in the fridge for at least 8 hours. This is a huge step that a lot of people leave out. The link tells the reasoning behind doing this.

I have tried all of the different brining recipes on this link and in my opinion, the basic is just as good as the more complicated recipes.

 

[DeadHeadHorn]

I'm definitely smoking a turkey for Thanksgiving, but I can't have turkey and mashed potatoes without gravy. I saved the fat I trimmed off a brisket that I smoked last weekend and I think I'm going to use that as a base for the gravy. I just don't know if it'll be an overkill on the smokiness, however.

I realize I could just use turkey boullion, but I think the brisket fat will work well. Any thoughts/suggestions?

 

[cincyhorn]

Mr. Greenberg smokes a mean turkey $3.65 lb. no fuss no muss

Greenberg Smoked Turkeys

 

[hornian]

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