Turkey as a gift

[Dennis T.]

I'm thinking about smoking some turkeys as gifts this year. Any recommendations on how to handle the turkey post-smoke? I know it would be best to deliver it hot off the smoker, but that wouldn't always be possible. I'd appreciate any ideas. Thanks!

 

[Dave Russell]

What a great idea!

Personally, I'd either smoke breasts or whole birds at 'round 250* with water in the pan, and also gift small jam jars of a good Alabama white sauce. I wouldn't try to keep hot if the recipients will be getting their gifts at different times.

This year is too crazy, but I might actually try this in the future for Thanksgiving or Christmas.

 

[Dennis T.]

I like the idea of turkey breasts. They would be easier to manage.

Digging around the internet, it looks like freezing the finished product might be the best way to go.