Gregg H
New member
Hello all!! Happy Turkey recovery day! Here's how the event went at our house. I read so many different posts regarding the Jack Daniels and Maple syrup brine, I decided to give it a shot. (no pun intended) The only issue I had, was that it used up some of my JD, but it gave me an excuse to get more. This was also my first attempt at using m my WSM. I've done a few on the performer, but wanted to try the 18.5.
Here is the starting point, defrosted for 3 days.
We all know what this thing is for....
Into the brine for about 36hrs.
We had a snow storm blow in Wednesday through Thursday morning, and temps were high 20's. I started some RO Lump with a mix of hickory and Cherry for smoke.
Loaded cavity with some veggies, lemon, and oranges. Iced the breast while temps were coming up for around 1/2hr. It really seemed to work in the end. Sand in the pan with foil topper, drip pan on lower rack. Temps started at 250 for 1hr. Here we go!!!
Boosted temp to around 330 after first hour for remaining time. It took right on 4hrs to complete the 15.5lb bird.
Pulled when breast hit 160, thighs were 173.
In for a rest while the wife finished up the rest of the meal. Here is a plated shot.
Very happy with the outcome. Very juicy and could pull apart without a fork. My little one even enjoyed it.
She wanted a leg.... maybe next year!!
Thanks for looking. Hope everyone has a safe and happy holiday season.
Here is the starting point, defrosted for 3 days.
We all know what this thing is for....
Into the brine for about 36hrs.
We had a snow storm blow in Wednesday through Thursday morning, and temps were high 20's. I started some RO Lump with a mix of hickory and Cherry for smoke.
Loaded cavity with some veggies, lemon, and oranges. Iced the breast while temps were coming up for around 1/2hr. It really seemed to work in the end. Sand in the pan with foil topper, drip pan on lower rack. Temps started at 250 for 1hr. Here we go!!!
Boosted temp to around 330 after first hour for remaining time. It took right on 4hrs to complete the 15.5lb bird.
Pulled when breast hit 160, thighs were 173.
In for a rest while the wife finished up the rest of the meal. Here is a plated shot.
Very happy with the outcome. Very juicy and could pull apart without a fork. My little one even enjoyed it.
She wanted a leg.... maybe next year!!
Thanks for looking. Hope everyone has a safe and happy holiday season.
