Large turkey problem!

[Quackwhacker]

My wife bought a 24 lb turkey. I want to smoke it in my Bradley smoker but am afraid it is too big. Can I split it down the middle before I smoke it, or will it not turn out? I don't feel like getting a smaller one this late in the game. Thanks for any input.

[dogtuk]

go ahead and cut it it will be just fine

[Quackwhacker]

Thanks Dogtuk. Would you recommended brine or rub and which wood?

[JackOfAllTrades]

Gawd I wish I had such a problem!

[dogtuk]

Hi Mountain jerky seasoning has a great brine for poultry I inject the breast and thigh with some of the brine and soak it overnight I like cherry on poultry and Plum and Apple all make great wood for smoking poultry
www.himtnjerky.com

The best rub i have found for poultry is called Rooster booster you can get it here
http://usbbqsupply.com/home

[quadrafire]

http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,61333.msg760467.html#msg760467
You won't have time to order anything. I am a firm believer in Brining. check out this posting. Several good ideas. Better hurry and get it thawed.
Maybe smoke half and bake half??? Please everyone.

Oh yea the giblets are great smoked!

[Quackwhacker]

Thanks for the help guys! Hope to have it in the brine tomorrow and in the smoker early Thursday. Happy Thanksgiving everyone

[whitey]

Or "spatchcock" it.
Cut the back bone out of it and sprawl it out.Breast up.
Sawsall..
Its a 24 lb bird.
Its big..

[Quackwhacker]

I got our monster bird cut in half and the brine made!

[Quackwhacker]

The turkey turned out great!  Thanks for the suggestions.  I will be smoking a turkey again.