WSM 1st Turkey Cook

[Mike Stevenson]

I smoked a Turkey last night on my 22.5" WSM on a rainy night. I brined it first for 4 hours. Then I dried it off and rubbed it with Olive Oil and sprinkled on some Plowboys Yardbird. I cooked it at 280F for about 2 hours and it was done.

 

[George Curtis]

2 hours ? looks great though.

 

[Mike Stevenson]

I have noticed The 22.5" WSM cooks things faster than the 18"

 

[Larry Wolfe]

Nice turkey!!!

Looks like you had 2/3's of the makings of Tequila Sunrises???

 

[Mike Stevenson]

Orange juice is in the fridge!

 

[John Furdyn]

Mike

Turkey looks great.

I'm curious from the pics about the Thermometer, it looks like it's hanging from the door knob ? I like the location, Please explain how it's attached.

Thanks

 

[Larry Wolfe]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by John Furdyn:
Mike

Turkey looks great.

I'm curious from the pics about the Thermometer, it looks like it's hanging from the door knob ? I like the location, Please explain how it's attached.

Thanks </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

There is a hanger that comes with the Mavericks and it will hook right onto the knob of both 18 & 22 door knobs.

 

[John Furdyn]

Larry

Thanks.

Looks like I won't be hanging my Taylor digital thermometer from the knob of the door on my WSM.

Suppose I could make a bracket as I have seen some do with metal and wood.

Just thought there might be an easy way to do it.

Have a nice weekend.

 

[Joe Abad]

Great job on the turkey... Gearing up to use the 22" this Thanksgiving. I normally roast 4 birds in the La Caja China but this is the first Thanksgiving that I have the 22"... Thanks for sharing.

joe

 

[Bill Hays]

Turkey looks great ! Nice color. I, too, am surprised at the 2 hour cook time.

Bill

 

[Vince B]

What size was your bird? I guess a smaller bird might cook a bit faster. I have a 14lber that is in the drying stage as I type this. I will not HIjack your thread with my details! Nice looking bird. Vince B

 

[Tim Johnson]

Don't know how I missed this...

Awesome job on the turkey. I have to agree with others, the color is awesome.

 

[C. Howlett]

See, now, THAT'S how we do it out here in the Great NorthWET. OUTSTANDING job, Mike. Don't forget, the best turkey soup you'll probably ever have comes from a properly smoked and seasoned carcass. Search the WSM forum for inspiration.

 

[Mike Stevenson]

Thanks neighbor!