Turkey Breasts Pit Barrel Cooker Style


 
Dwain Pannell

Dwain Pannell

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Tomorrow is our annual Thankgiving in Aug at work. So I again volunteered to smoke the turkeys. I even had one young lady come to me and ask if I was smoking the turkeys again. I said yes and she said she just wanted to make sure. LOL. It feels great to cook for family and friends and they enjoy it.

I started last night by brining the breasts in a Brown Sugar/Bourbon Brine. Tonight I removed the water pan and cooked over hardwood lump and apple wood. ...but I have to admit I left the bottom cooking grate in as an insurance policy in case the hooks let loose. They did not. :)



Here's how I get and keep the temps up: insert a skewer to create a larger chimney.



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Crispy looking skin! How long was the cook ? Your temperature gauge looks about 325* I've been itching to smoke a turkey but had recent surgery so I'm off my feet for another bit. Nice job!
 
Thanks folks.

Paulie O said:
Crispy looking skin! How long was the cook ? Your temperature gauge looks about 325* I've been itching to smoke a turkey but had recent surgery so I'm off my feet for another bit. Nice job!
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The skin is very crisp. It took right at 3 hours.
 
Can I be a member of the crew Dwain, I love smoked turkey. We do a couple during the year and its getting to be that time again for sure.
Those pictures are great, awesome cook thanks for sharing.
 
Great job on the smoked turkey. There are few things better. Looks delicious. It's always a good feeling for me cooking for others. I'm sure all enjoyed!
 
Beautiful looking turkey breasts Dwain. I like your hangar and wish that someone would make them for the 14.5.
 
Bob H. said:
Beautiful looking turkey breasts Dwain. I like your hangar and wish that someone would make them for the 14.5.
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That would be cool! I use the 14.5" in the RV and would definitely like to have some PBC-style foods while out. Jim Lampe made one for his 22". You might take a look and scale it to fit your 14.5".
 
That bag of Royal Oak givin' ya trouble, Dwayne? :)
Beautiful TB - very nice gesture for your co-workers. The company hiring?
 
Man those look good, that reminds me I have one in the freezer! Will have to thaw it out and get some practice for TG and Christmas.
 
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