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Large turkey problem!
« on: November 23, 2010, 05:01:28 PM »

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.

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Re: Large turkey problem!
« Reply #1 on: November 23, 2010, 05:36:56 PM »
go ahead and cut it it will be just fine
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Re: Large turkey problem!
« Reply #2 on: November 23, 2010, 06:22:37 PM »
Thanks Dogtuk. Would you recommended brine or rub and which wood?

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Re: Large turkey problem!
« Reply #3 on: November 23, 2010, 06:25:11 PM »
Gawd I wish I had such a problem!
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Re: Large turkey problem!
« Reply #4 on: November 23, 2010, 07:35:18 PM »
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
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Re: Large turkey problem!
« Reply #5 on: November 23, 2010, 07:46:05 PM »
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!

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Re: Large turkey problem!
« Reply #6 on: November 23, 2010, 08:38:44 PM »
Thanks for the help guys! Hope to have it in the brine tomorrow and in the smoker early Thursday. Happy Thanksgiving everyone

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Re: Large turkey problem!
« Reply #7 on: November 23, 2010, 11:10:14 PM »
Or "spatchcock" it.
Cut the back bone out of it and sprawl it out.Breast up.
Sawsall.. :yike:
Its a 24 lb bird. :dunno:
Its big.. :chuckle:

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Re: Large turkey problem!
« Reply #8 on: November 24, 2010, 01:19:46 PM »
I got our monster bird cut in half and the brine made!

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Re: Large turkey problem!
« Reply #9 on: November 26, 2010, 10:06:52 AM »
The turkey turned out great!  Thanks for the suggestions.  I will be smoking a turkey again.

 


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