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Interests => All Things Edible (and how to prepare them) => Topic started by: CG6468 on November 19, 2012, 04:09:15 PM
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Anyone have any special recipes or rubs for smoking a turkey?
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First you're gonna need a packet of Zig Zags...
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First you're gonna need a packet of Zig Zags...
Smart ass!
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Smart ass!
Sadly, no. He would actually try that.
http://bbq.about.com/od/turkeyrubrecipes/tp/Top-10-Turkey-Rub-Recipes.htm
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I went through the 'Net recipes and got my mind AFU. I thought someone here might have a favorite recipe.
I'll be smoking one tomorrow.
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I went through the 'Net recipes and got my mind AFU. I thought someone here might have a favorite recipe.
I'll be smoking one tomorrow.
make sure you have plenty of cheetos on hand.
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Apple wood works better than hickory. Sorry thats all I got.
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Yeah. I always use apple wood.
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Yeah. I always use apple wood.
yes apple wood the first best
best first or first best....wow hate my education in kalifornia... :-)
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yes apple wood the first best
best first or first best....wow hate my education in kalifornia... :-)
I'll be smokin' the turkey in at the open garage door tomorrow! :cheersmate: :drool:
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I'll be smokin' the turkey in at the open garage door tomorrow! :cheersmate: :drool:
Did you find a rub that you like are are gonna go naked with it?
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Did you find a rub that you like are are gonna go naked with it?
I think so. My wife has the very simple recipe.
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How did the turkey turn out?
If you wouldn't mind, please post the rub recipe that you used. Thanks
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Anyone have any special recipes or rubs for smoking a turkey?
Sorry, just seeing this - whatever you do, brine that turkey for at least 24 hours before doing anything to it. I've been doing it for a few years now, no one will complain of dry turkey.
I replaced the salt portion of a brine recipe with "Slap Ya' Mama" cajun seasoning (h/t to IassaFTots) and soaked it overnight, it was nice. You could use the same seasoning as a rub if you wanted a bolder flavor.
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Sorry, just seeing this - whatever you do, brine that turkey for at least 24 hours before doing anything to it. I've been doing it for a few years now, no one will complain of dry turkey.
I replaced the salt portion of a brine recipe with "Slap Ya' Mama" cajun seasoning (h/t to IassaFTots) and soaked it overnight, it was nice. You could use the same seasoning as a rub if you wanted a bolder flavor.
Thanks for the tip. I have used a brine before so I'll give it a try the next time I do a turkey.
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I replaced the salt portion of a brine recipe with "Slap Ya' Mama" cajun seasoning
Well that interesting. The thing I always objected to with brining, is it made the turkey taste like corned beef. Does using the Slap Ya' Mama eliminate that?
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Well that interesting. The thing I always objected to with brining, is it made the turkey taste like corned beef. Does using the Slap Ya' Mama eliminate that?
It definitely did not taste like corned beef.
Here's the brine recipe I used the year before the Slap Ya Mama, it was nice!
http://www.marthastewart.com/343940/turkey-brine
Yield - Makes enough brine for one 18- to 20-pound turkey
Ingredients
7 quarts (28 cups) water
1 1/2 cups coarse salt
6 bay leaves
2 tablespoons whole coriander seeds
1 tablespoon dried juniper berries
2 tablespoons whole black peppercorns
1 tablespoon fennel seeds
1 teaspoon black or brown mustard seeds
1 fresh whole turkey (18 to 20 pounds), patted dry, neck and giblets reserved for stock, liver reserved for stuffing
1 bottle dry Riesling
2 medium onions, thinly sliced
6 garlic cloves, crushed
1 bunch fresh thyme
Directions
Bring 1 quart water, the salt, bay leaves, and spices to a simmer, stirring until salt has dissolved. Let cool for 5 minutes.
Line a 5-gallon container with a large brining or oven-roasting bag. Place turkey in bag. Add salt mixture, remaining 6 quarts (24 cups) water, and the other ingredients. Tie bag; if turkey is not submerged, weight it with a plate. Refrigerate for 24 hours, flipping turkey once.
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Meant to come back to this a long time ago.
We used:
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons dried thyme
2 teaspoons dried rosemary
1 teaspoon dried sage
1/2 teaspoon garlic pepper
Thouroughy wash and rinse turkey, pat dry inside and out. (Save neck, heart and gizzard). Rub turkey with 2 teaspoons olive oil. Spread rub on turkey.
Smoke away!
Turned out delicious!