My first Turkey getting ready for Thanksgiving :)

[Kenny P.]

My first on Turkey on 18" WSM
- 12 Lb Frozen (Yes Frozen)
- Brined overnight after thaw
- Creole Rub
- 325 -350 (Applewood & Hickory)
- Results were spectacular!!! (Crispy Skin, Juicy and Tender)

Can't Wait for Thanksgiving!!

 

[Benji Chong]

Awesome lookin bird! I plan on doing my practice Turkey on the 18.5 WSM this weekend. Do anything special to get the crispy skin? Was it just the high heat?

 

[NAR_Simpson]

Kenny it looks great. How long did the Turkey? I am doing a 12lb bird on Sunday as practice as well.

 

[Kenny P.]

Awesome lookin bird! I plan on doing my practice Turkey on the 18.5 WSM this weekend. Do anything special to get the crispy skin? Was it just the high heat?

Do not cover it while resting. I never basted it, checked the temp in 2.5 hours. Total cook time was just under 3 hours.

 

[Kenny P.]

Kenny it looks great. How long did the Turkey? I am doing a 12lb bird on Sunday as practice as well.

2.5 to 3 hours...Guess it will all depend on how consistent the temp is from 325 - 350. Good luck and have fun.

 

[Savio]

Lovely looking bird!

 

[Troy D]

Looks great!

 

[NeilH]

This looks great Kenny. I'd say your ready.

 

[NAR_Simpson]

Kenny one last question, How did you do your charcoal to get to 325 - 350? (ex. 1 lit and 1 unlit chimneys, etc) Thanks.

 

[Tony R]

Looking good Kenny.

 

[Kenny P.]

Kenny one last question, How did you do your charcoal to get to 325 - 350? (ex. 1 lit and 1 unlit chimneys, etc) Thanks.

I used 1 full lit chimney on top of unlit coals and gave it plenty of air to get them all going... I did occasionally crack open vent if I saw the temp get close to 325 and they would fire back up. Tried to keep my temp right around 340.

 

[John Solak]

Beautiful bird!!!

 

[Bobby P]

That skin looks nice and crispy. Great job!

 

[Gary S]

You've done your homework. The bird looks awesome.

 

[Bob Mann]

It looks great Kenny!

 

[Bob H.]

Thats a pretty fine lookin bird Kenny. Way to go!