Turkey on the smoker

[lowthreeohz]

ideas? recipes? we're having a potluck thing at work and they want me to smoke a turkey, i was thinking about picking up a small boneless breast (not many in the office) and tossing that on for a few hours tonight.

how should I brine it? I can pick one up at lunch and get it soaking if that would help. what temps do i need to smoke to? anything wrong with putting some smoke on it for a few hours then finishing off in the oven?

brent? matt?

tia

[bcoop]

Turkeys don't take long to smoke, so I'm not sure why you would want to finish it in the oven. Rub down the inside of the cavity as well. You can brine, or inject. There's another thread on brining, that has some good info in it. Use a water pan if you have enough room, especially if it's your first time. Make sure the turkey is completely thawed (will be frozen at the store), and let it sit out and get up to room temp before you put it in the smoker. Poultry is "done" at 165, but make sure to temp in several areas rather than just the breast.

[lowthreeohz]

30's and raining here by 4-5 pm, i'd like to be outside as little as possible. was also concerned that the winds were going to play hell with getting the smoker up to and keeping temp.

what do you mean by rub down the inside of the cavity?

[2165 Turbo Rail]

I don't have temp issues with my smoker.... just saying

[bcoop]

30's and raining here by 4-5 pm, i'd like to be outside as little as possible. was also concerned that the winds were going to play hell with getting the smoker up to and keeping temp.

Ah. Depending on the size of the bird, usually only takes 6 hours or so. But I haven't smoked a monstrous turkey or anything.

what do you mean by rub down the inside of the cavity?

With whatever rub you use. Don't just rub down the outside, rub it down inside as well. Also, if you have the patience, peel the skin back and try to get some rub directly on the muscle, under the skin. Just be careful not to tear it.

[bcoop]

I don't have temp issues with my oven

Nobody does, Nancy. Now put your floral apron on and make me a fucking sammich.

[2165 Turbo Rail]

Nobody does, Nancy. Now put your floral apron on and make me a fucking sammich.

Lol

[Silverback]

buy the bone in, double breasts, they smoke quickly and are much better tasting than the boneless

[Doug Hatton]

How will you ever fit it in your bong, Kyle??!?!

[lowthreeohz]

How will you ever fit it in your bong, Kyle??!?!

Bathtub gravity bong.. duh.

[Doug Hatton]

I think I saw that on Shark Tank....

[Silverback]

Man, these HASHbrowns are bogus, i'm not even high!

[Silverback]

[Jose]

LMAO at Kyle!

[lowthreeohz]

Looks like he's bout to go down on the turkey