2013 Thanksgiving Turkey


 
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Mike WSM

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Gonna smoke my first turkey this November. My question is, should I spatchcock it or cook it with the legs tied? I love spatchcock chicken, but have never cooked a turkey. Thanks.
 
I've done em both ways and while a spatchcocked bird cooks more evenly, a whole bird on the WSM is a thing of beauty. I would do it the way you like, but I would suggest you do a trial run before the big day.
This way you can experiment with rubs and smokewood if any.
Have fun!

Tim
 
Mike

spatchcocking a bird will help if you're going for a fast cook/grilling
for low n slow - just trussing the bird should do fine...

alternatively - get a rotisserie - truss the bird and it will be more moist than you can imagine

good luck

Chris
 
No spatchcock of Thanksgiving turkey, but apple wood make great turkey smoke, and gravy with a touch of
smoke if you save the drippings.
 
I don't tie, and if it comes with those stupid plastic hand-cuffs I toss those also.
Try some Alder, you can thank me later.

Tim
 
I am about half a month behind on this but I have to ask, have you ever seen a Norman Rockwell painting with a spatchcock bird in it? T bird has to be a whole bird.

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