Normally you should rub shortly before putting on the smoker. However if you've already rubbed not gonna hurt, just check it before putting on the smoker to see if it needs touching up. Enjoy
The cheapest I have seen was $0.69 a lb with no restrictions. I live in farm country tho so usually buy directly from the farmer as there are several Turkey Farms in the area.
Yes I could both together. For the birds I just mized some home dried sage with a little rosemary & oregano. The necks & riblettes turned out fantastic as well very yummy.
Smoked a Pheasant & some Pork Necks & pork Riblettes today on the New 18" WSM using Pecan, apple & cherry. I was able to get the WSM up to 310° so I should have some Nice crispy skin. :)
We love these, My Husband made a face the first year but now he won't be without them:
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/tyler-florence/whipped-sweet-potatoes-and-bananas-with-honey-recipe.html
I do a pheasant every year, Brine for sure 8 - 12 Hrs, I also put some compound butter under the skin & Lie bacon across the breast for the 1st half of the cook, then I remove to brown the skin, always comes out juicy
I just took the new WSM outside (installed indoors) & the ground was so froze I couldn't put in its new home. So I put it in the middle of the yard. I currently have a chimney of Charcoal starting so I can season it. I currently have a 14.5" so Now need to figure out the differences in...