Labor Day smoked turkey

[Derek Punaro]

Ok... first photo contribution to the site! Sorry, I intended to take better photos with my real camera, but it started raining just as my smoke ended, and hungry kids were not being patient. That's also why the platter pic is a bit light on meat.

This was a 12 pounder - freebie from BJs last Thanksgiving time. No special prep - I put parsley, sage, and rosemary in my water pan and smoked with hickory chunks and wine barrel oak chips.

And yes, I realize the turkey is upside down. I found that smoking them upside down keeps the fatty juices continually basting the breast meat and makes for a very moist turkey.

Also whipped up a bit of BBQ sauce from this recipe. It was a good meal!

 

[Bill Schultz]

Welcome Derek the bird looks good.

 

[Tim McCann]

Looks like a success Derek! Perfect color! Everybody enjoy?

 

[Derek Punaro]

Oh yeah. The family loves smoked turkey!

Looks like a success Derek! Perfect color! Everybody enjoy?

 

[Tony R]

Nice color on the bird. That reminds me I have to do a practice rib for thanksgiving this year.

 

[Paul Kastner]

Great first pic post. Welcome to TVWB keep on posting.

 

[Gregory R]

Welcome Derek. Very nice looking bird, and the sauce recipe sounds delicious!!

 

[russ olin]

nice pink meat

 

[Mike Coffman]

Awesome looking turkey Derek and great first post! That also is nice to know
information on cooking that bird. I have always cooked them breast up. Will
have to try this method soon.

 

[Bob Mann]

That looks great Derek!

 

[John Solak]

Nice looking turkey and if the kids couldn't wait to eat, it must have been real good too!!

 

[Scott Waller]

Never thought of the upside down bird. Might have to try that trick. thanks

 

[Andy Beers]

Sucess looks great