Turkey

smokin ernie · Posted: Jul 22 2009 Post subject: Turkey

So did a turkey back on the 4th and came out really good.

Used apples, fresh from the garden purple sage and rosemary, stuffed all of this under the skin. Used a little olive oil on the skin with some maccormick chicken rub. Have this tube thing which is like the beer can chicken which filled with ciniaman sticks and apple cider. Sprayed the turkey about every 45 minutes with apple cider. It came out moist and juice.

Also just a big thanks to everyone! I have so much fun building my smoker and smoking food. The information and the kindness of everyone is just outstanding!!
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k.a.m. · Posted: Jul 22 2009 Post subject:

smokin ernie, thats an awesome looking bird Very Happy

Beautiful color and looks super moist. Nicely done my man. Smile

I have one thawing in the fridge for this weekend, I hope it turns out half that nice.
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Kteedid63 · Posted: Jul 22 2009 Post subject:

Great looking turkey ,, I cant wait to try one
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Pigslips · Posted: Jul 22 2009 Post subject:

Big bird never looked so good, great effort....... Laughing

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smokin ernie · Posted: Jul 22 2009 Post subject:

Thanks kam, From some of the stuff I have seen you cook up it should not be a problem for you.
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smokin ernie · Posted: Jul 22 2009 Post subject:

Thanks guys this was my first one. I will be doing many more and trying different combos of spices and such. It looks like a smoked turkey for thanksgiving will be a given this year.
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tag0519 · Joined: 14 Jul 2009 Posts: 12

Smoking Ernie,

That bird looks great! It must have went good with those Harpoon IPA's. can I ask - How many lbs is that turkey and how long did you cook it at what temp?

thanks
Tom

smokin ernie · Posted: Jul 23 2009 Post subject:

Thanks Tom, The bird was about 14lbs. It was on for 6 hours however I did cook to internal temp of 165-170. Cooked at temp of 225 and yes the harpoons go very good with the bird.
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