Practice Turkey

[Jeff Eastman AZ]

• Turkey from Gunthorp Farms cooked on the Summit Charcoal Grill
  • 325F (took about 100 minutes total, pulled when breast was 161F and thigh was 166)
  • Charcoal: Fogo Quebracho
  • Wood: 2 pecan chunks, 1 cherry chunk
  • Dry Brine: Morton Kosher Salt
  • Rub: Simon & Garfunkel

I only got this one crappy pic, as it was getting late and my family was waiting at the table! I think a more even distribution of the rub will help next time! Overall, it was great, the breast was juicy and the dark meat was awesome. The skin was very crispy as well! This was a great practice run!

 

[CaseT]

Looks great! The pecan cherry mix is my go to for most things I smoke.

Spatchcocking is the way to go!

 

[Rich Dahl]

Perfect practice bird Jeff. Love the color cherry gives I always use cherry with birds and bacon.

 

[Ken Barth]

Nice cook. You’re ready for the big day!

 

[Peter Gallagher]

yeah, that's a go! appears you're ready!!!

 

[JeffG]

Nailed it..

 

[Michael Richards]

Jeff,
Another amazing cook, what did you buddy think of the turkey? Did he prefer it or the brisket better. I think you are ready for the big day!

 

[JimK]

No pressure, but now the 'real' one has to look at least as fabulous as that one.

 

[RobNM]

This looks great. I'm doing a turkey this year also. I hope mine looks and tastes half as good as these pics of your turkey.
Good job.

 

[Jeff Eastman AZ]

Jeff,
Another amazing cook, what did you buddy think of the turkey? Did he prefer it or the brisket better. I think you are ready for the big day!

He said the breast was the most tender and juicy he has had (it sounds like he has had a lot of dry turkey)! Overall, I think he is into the brisket more! Now he is geeking out on BBQ gear!

 

[Tony-Chicago]

Awesome Jeff. Seems these turkeys cook faster outside than in the oven. 100 minutes, I have waited for pizza that long.

 

[Erik Tracy]

That's a mighty fine looking turkey!

How big was it?

 

[Jeff Eastman AZ]

That's a mighty fine looking turkey!

How big was it?

12.28 lbs

 

[Chris in Louisiana]

Great looking turkey. I'm headed to the store to get one today for Thanksgiving, and I will be delighted if it turns out as pretty as that one.