How are you going to cook your turkey?

[4Waters]

Must be doing it all wrong and over cooking it

Let's see

Grandma (dads)
Grandma (moms)
Grandma (step moms)
Mom
Step mom
Mother in law
Wife
Boss
Uncle
Aunt

All over a 44 year span, at least 1 of those should have been dripping wet so Probably not wrong but I might just have high standards. Turkey is always dry to me.

 

[Javajoe]

Let's see

Grandma (dads)
Grandma (moms)
Grandma (step moms)
Mom
Step mom
Mother in law
Wife
Boss
Uncle
Aunt

All over a 44 year span, at least 1 of those should have been dripping wet so Probably not wrong but I might just have high standards. Turkey is always dry to me.

Maybe it’s just cotton mouth
Wait until AFTER you eat to blaze a bowl

 

[jeteater1]

Used to deep fry but have transitioned to smoking... Last year we tried a creole butter injection with some slap your mama rub and it was amazing. The family asked for it again this year.

Same here, oil is starting to get to expensive.

 

[River Runnin]

Do you actually cook it with that plastic thing in it?

Always have! holds them legs and butt flap in place!

 

[JD D05]

In the brine now than it will go on the Trager using cherry pellets.

 

[BUDMAN]

This is how I’m cooking our turkey

 

[Jed-O]

We usually roast ours on the bbq using the rotisserie. This year my wife is making a turkey roulade because we have a smaller crew. Frogman be careful frying. My BIL caught his back patio on fire one year. It was a huge mess.

This is what my dad and I have been doing for twenty years.

 

[Jed-O]

Be careful with the deep fryer tomorrow guys. The wind can make things go south pretty quickly and the result isn't pretty.

 

[mash on it]

Planning on the smoker. Brined overnight. Avacado wood. No pellets, lol.
Only a 12 lb bird.
Dinner at 3.

Dan'l

 

[KevinR]

Smoking ours on the Kamado Joe. She’s been in the brine since this morning.

 

[River Runnin]

Not the prettiest due to a late painting (only a couple coats) but the rub really soaked in! Meat was falling off the bones when I separated it! There wasn't a dry speck on this bird! (breasts were dripping when I removed them) Nearly fell apart!

1/2 in storage and 1/2 for dinner with friends tomorrow! ... Bone pick'ns for a soup!

Happy Thanksgiving! ... Bon appétit

 

[Bobo57]

GMG smoker, Apple cider brined recipe.

 

[Boozer]

The wife brought home a 25 lb from Walmart. She’s frozen as a rock. Any idea how long we should keep her in the deep fryer? I’ve got everything set, just not sure how long to keep it in.

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[River Runnin]

Not good to throw a frozen bird in hot oil! Maybe try to Thaw it overnight in a sink of water! get the ice out the cavity, and get as dry as possible!

 

[Javajoe]

The wife brought home a 25 lb from Walmart. She’s frozen as a rock. Any idea how long we should keep her in the deep fryer? I’ve got everything set, just not sure how long to keep it in.

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That’s funny shit. Let me know how long it takes to put the cabinet fire out

 

[EarpRider]

Big Easy Cooker! Sooo easy.

 

[River Runnin]

That’s funny shit. Let me know how long it takes to put the cabinet fire out

OMG! I didn't even notice that! I'd say have the fire department on speed dial --- And maybe save some of the house!

 

[PlumLoco]

You do NOT want to put a frozen turkey in hot oil.

 

[yz450mm]

That’s funny shit. Let me know how long it takes to put the cabinet fire out

Cabinet fire? No no no, that whole room is going flashover in 20 seconds. Along with the rest of the house within 1 min.. Pretty sure that post was a joke, lol

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[Javajoe]

Cabinet fire? No no no, that whole room is going flashover in 20 seconds. Along with the rest of the house within 1 min.. Pretty sure that post was a joke, lol

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For sure it was. Yea that’s a great pic. I may need to steal that pic and post. Classic post. Made me laugh. Did he also say a 25lb Walmart Turkey ???

 

[petie6464]

Baked. Not sure how many I've cooked but close to fifty. I've tried everything and every way and roasted always has won..

Gravey is what makes a Thanksgiving meal and a roasted bird drippings are the base to deliciousness-

 

[WhatExit?]

Dropped off our turkey and a big brisket at a home near here where they do pit cooking. Best turkey and meats and there’s no cooking to be done. Lots more time for cocktails

 

[Ballyhoo]

Ill roast a 20lb bird in the oven. Dry brined, no stuffing, placed directly on the oven grate with a drip pan below. Should be done in 4 hours or less.

Ill do a second bird on the 22’ Weber Kettle. Dry brined, spatchcocked and Ill use a little Cherry wood. At 16lbs it will take 2.5 hours or less.

 

[badgas]

Last year I smoked it on the GMG and it was great.

This year I'm cheating SHHH ! Don't tell on me

I have a precooked Turkey from Gelsons that all I need to do is re heat. I have done them in the past and the guests always like them.

Happy Thanksgiving Y'all

 

[AZmike]

I fry mine with an electric fryer. Normally I have to do 3 to feed mine and the old ladies entire family, but since covid I only need to do one this year.

 

[TX Foilhead]

Thanks to lots of the family that we’d rather not be around backing out I’m smoking a large breast injected with jalapeño butter wrapped in a bacon weave. Did a test butterball the same way a couple of weeks ago that came out nice.

 

[Babyback]

Brined and smoker....drinking required.

I have a WSM smoker with charcoal. Probably a combination of hickory, pecan, and some apple wood.

And I’ll also through a ham on the smoker to reheat instead of the oven. Twice smoked ham is delicious

 

[squeezer]

Wife requested fillets and king crab instead of Turkey “Might as well cook a meal we are thankful for”...

Sold our medium BGE in Spring, replaced it with an XL yesterday!!!

Dry aged the Tenderlion for three days in the fridge, just cut it into steaks...

 

[Xring01]

I smoke/bbq my Turkeys,
First is the Injection.
In the past, I just melted a stick of butter, added some poultry seasoning, and chicken broth... Injected the hell out of it. Always turns out great.

This year, based on my prior success, I am going to get bit more crazy with the injection
Plan is
1 Stick off Butter, 1/4 Cup of Oaky Chaddonay Wine, 1/4cup of Apple juice, A few splashs of Worchestor Sauce, and some Poutry Seasoning. I will inject the turkey about half hour before it goes on the smoker. I stuff the turkey with the following ingredients all chopped: 1 onion, 3-4 celery sticks, 1 apple, garlic, mixed with whats evers left over from the injection stuff.

Then I coat the outside of the turkey with butter or oil, and make a rub out of Pepper, Salt, Onion, Garlic, Poultry seasoning.

Then I will put it on the BBQ at 325 degrees (charcoal @ apple wood chunks). Cook to internal of 160’s assuming it rises 5degrees when it rests in the last half hour.

If I have time, I will update this post with a few pics as I proceed with the plan...

 

[Javajoe]

Getting it going

 

[CoronaChris]

brined for 14 hours or so and rubbed down salt, pepper and pecan rub. Now on the Traeger for 4-5 hours @ 315 degrees. First time doing this wish me luck hopefully I don’t ruin tday. Usually deep fry two 12 lb birds and always bomb.

 

[FROGMAN524]

Happy thanksgiving to you guys! Working on the bird now.

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[DaveC]

For you guys that use a Traeger or similar pellet grill

Do you smoke partially covered with foil (take off the foil halfway). Or un covered?

What cook temperature do you like?

 

[Javajoe]

For you guys that use a Traeger or similar pellet grill

Do you smoke partially covered with foil (take off the foil halfway). Or un covered?

What cook temperature do you like?

Uncovered the whole time unless the top gets real dark then a light tarp of foil on top. My 16.5lb bird took 4 hours at 325 today

 

[CoronaChris]

Coming up on 4.5 hours 22 lb bird set at 315 degrees. Current temp 155, about 30 is minutes to go. Uncovered. Used the Traeger traditional recipe, added pecan rub for a bit of sweetness.

 

[Outdrive1]

Treager turkey breast. Only two of us here, so its plenty for us.

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[CoronaChris]

Pulled it at 161 rest for 15-20. Best fucking turkey I have ever had. Better than deep fry. Damn Traeger has their shit together.

 

[FishSniper]

 

[FROGMAN524]

Turned out to be an awesome tasting bird. Nice and moist.


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[musicFunsun]

Our Lucille’s turkey and meal was really delicious!

 

[jeteater1]

Right was smoked, left was electric roasting oven

 

[Cobalt232]

Brined for 28 hours, then injected, stuffed apples and onion inside. Smoked at 300 degrees on the Rectec until 165 degrees.

Average tasting. To be honest, except for the skin, not any better than the one my wife puts in the plastic bag in the oven.

 

[KevinR]

Delicious!

 

[4Waters]

No let down here dry as can be. Actually Thanksgiving is my least favorite holiday, I'm not a fan of turkey, stuffing, gravy, sweet potatoes, or cranberries, I never overeat or gain weight over Thanksgiving.

 

[Flying_Lavey]

No let down here dry as can be. Actually Thanksgiving is my least favorite holiday, I'm not a fan of turkey, stuffing, gravy, sweet potatoes, or cranberries, I never overeat or gain weight over Thanksgiving.

Sounds like you always have badly cooked Turkey then. When cooked properly, it isn't dry and the flavor is delicious.

Thanksgiving is probably my favorite holiday. I LOVE stuffing, mashed taters, turkey, and gravey all mixed together. Delicious!!!

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[4Waters]

Sounds like you always have badly cooked Turkey then. When cooked properly, it isn't dry and the flavor is delicious.

Thanksgiving is probably my favorite holiday. I LOVE stuffing, mashed taters, turkey, and gravey all mixed together. Delicious!!!

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Absolutely no way I have had 60+ bad turkey's see post 51. I've been told you almost can't screw up deep fried but I've several from multiple different people and still dry to me, now I didn't say anything about the flavor, the flavor is always good just dry.

I always ask for the dark meat (at least I did) but the family always says that not good for you, so I stopped asking.

 

[Flying_Lavey]

Absolutely no way I have had 60+ bad turkey's see post 51. I've been told you almost can't screw up deep fried but I've several from multiple different people and still dry to me, now I didn't say anything about the flavor, the flavor is always good just dry.

I always ask for the dark meat (at least I did) but the family always says that not good for you, so I stopped asking.

Ahhhh..... there's your biggest issue. Dark meat is where its at. Its ALWAYS way more moist and flavorful. White meat turkey is just a gravey carrier to me.

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