Thanksgiving @ our home.....


 

Tony R

TVWBB 1-Star Olympian
Hers my little adventure in smoking our turkey.

Started with a standard brine and added a few oranges and 2 limes. A few bay leaves. It was a 36 hour brine.
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I used this injection and cherry wood.
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The bird was buttered everywhere and under the skin. Seasoned with butter ball cajon seasoning. Injected the breast and thighs.
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Had trouble keeping the temps @ 325 But did all the necessary adjustments to make it happen. Here we are after messing with the smoker trying to get the temp up.
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Here where I start my shenanigans. I was flipping the bird every 45 min. Not shown was me foiling the wings and legs once I got the color I wanted.
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This year the family was split up due to other family members coming from out of state.

Here I am with my sister. Maribel with her brother who recently moved out of his home to be on his own.
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My brother and his girlfriend.
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Here it is after 4 hours of being smoked.
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I ripped of the legs and wings and started to cut up the rest. Not the prettiest way to do it but it worked.
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No plated pic of the meal. But we had it simple with mashed potatoes and stuffing.
To be honest the turkey was very moist and full of flavors. The best one I have ever made!

Thanks for stopping by and looking.

Tony and Maribel.
 
Great job Tony...nice color on the bird. You nailed the day, beautiful bird and beautiful family and friends.
 
As usual Tony - great looking cook. But the star of the show is the family pics! And I won't even bust your chops for the jersey selections. :D
 
Awesome looking bird Tony! Unlike today, it was a beautiful TGiving Day in L.A. yesterday. Nice family pics too! :)
 
Great looking meal, Tony. Turkey color looks great, too! Plus, a meal always tastes better when enjoyed with family & friend ... Happy Thanksgiving!
 
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Such concentration…..Like a scientist.

Looks good guys. I like your brothers hat Tony.
 
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Such concentration…..Like a scientist.

Looks good guys. I like your brothers hat Tony.

It's was hot and slippery...lol

When I first put on the rack it slipped off and almost fell to the ground. So no posing for pics on this turn.
 

 

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