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Turkey Time

Postby Bockbock » Wed Oct 21, 2015 6:41 am

Hey all, going to smoke my first turkey this weekend as a trial run for Thanksgiving. I am planning on brining it all night. Anyone have any brine recipes that I could use? I have thought about injecting it as well, but don't know if that is necessary after brining it. I am guessing it is for the flavor. Could someone give me some tips on temp and time, please. Thanks in advance. Go Royals!
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Re: Turkey Time

Postby bsooner75 » Wed Oct 21, 2015 7:05 am

Don't inject on top of the brine. I do a real simple brine of salt, sugar & hot sauce. Not sure if the hot sauce brings anything to the table but I like it :)

Here is the method I follow:

http://youtu.be/2zWHOEkBLAg

http://youtu.be/dj4V_ef8P8A

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Re: Turkey Time

Postby OldUsedParts » Wed Oct 21, 2015 7:18 am

I used to slow smoke all night over a water pan after injecting and then, as I got older and lazier, I started to do my T-birds Beer Butted Style and have never been disappointed. I think I found my T-bird beer can rack at Academy but it could have been HEB. Nevertheless, IMHO :dont: smoked bird of any kind beats the heck outa the old fashion Roasted kind that Mom used to make. (sorry Mom)
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Re: Turkey Time

Postby riseabove50 » Wed Oct 21, 2015 8:45 am

going simple your first time out is the best advice i would give. salt and sugar and maybe one other flavor. you could add some onion powder or cracked black pepper or rosemary and thyme. if you use herbs, i recommend salvaging them from the brine before you dump it and insert them in the cavity while the bird cooks for a little extra flavor and aroma. some use brown sugar instead of white. i've not tried it yet but i hear it's very good.

no need to inject if you brine over night. the bird will be plenty moist.

good luck.
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Re: Turkey Time

Postby TwoGuysBBQ » Wed Oct 21, 2015 9:04 am

Good Morning,

I've used this one for a few years now with good success.

Food Networks Alton Brown's Orange Juice Brine

1 qt vegetable stock, chilled (regular, not low sodium - that's important)
1/2 cup kosher salt
1/4 cup dark brown sugar
1 tsp black peppercorns (I usually use more like 1 tbsp, but I like pepper)
2 bay leaves
1 qt. orange juice, chilled
2 qts. ice water

Bring 2 cups of the stock, the salt, brown sugar, peppercorns, and bay leaves to a boil. Dissolve the sugar and salt, and cut the fire. Add in the remaining stock, orange juice, and ice water. Once the brine has cooled to 40F or under, add the meat and keep in a cold place (under 40F). Brine for 8-48 hours.

This should be enough for 1 turkey or 2 chickens.
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Re: Turkey Time

Postby Okie Sawbones » Wed Oct 21, 2015 9:18 am

Some articles argue that only salt will penetrate the meat when brining. Others argue they get some flavors from added ingredients. :dont: :dont:

Here is what we use:

2 gallons water
1 cup kosher salt
1 1⁄2 cups brown sugar
2 tablespoons black peppercorns
1/4 cup coarsely chopped garlic
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

Brine for 12 hours. We use a turkey briner, which is sure nice. http://www.thebbqsuperstore.com/product_p/the-briner-orig.htm
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Re: Turkey Time

Postby Finatic » Wed Oct 21, 2015 11:16 am

Okie Sawbones wrote:Some articles argue that only salt will penetrate the meat when brining. Others argue they get some flavors from added ingredients. :dont: :dont:

Here is what we use:

2 gallons water
1 cup kosher salt
1 1⁄2 cups brown sugar
2 tablespoons black peppercorns
1/4 cup coarsely chopped garlic
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

Brine for 12 hours. We use a turkey briner, which is sure nice. http://www.thebbqsuperstore.com/product_p/the-briner-orig.htm


I like that brine Okie. I use almost the same thing except I mix half water half buttermilk. Either way it's a good brine.

I recommend cooking the bird no lower than 300 (I cook 'em at 325). You'll still get plenty of smoke flavor but it won't dry out on you. When I've cooked them at 250 they've always been a little dry.
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Re: Turkey Time

Postby Okie Sawbones » Wed Oct 21, 2015 11:20 am

I cook at 325 as well. Not as rubbery of a skin.
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Re: Turkey Time

Postby Bockbock » Sun Oct 25, 2015 4:51 pm

Here are the drumsticks I smoked & a preview of the turkey. Brined with salt, pepper & paprika for color. Added some salmon for fun!
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Re: Turkey Time

Postby k.a.m. » Sun Nov 01, 2015 8:26 am

This is my go to web site for brining. "Smokin'Okie's Holiday brine is the ultimate turkey brine in my opinion. :D
http://www.cookshack.com/store/Smokin-O ... c528293334
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Re: Turkey Time

Postby Okie Sawbones » Sun Nov 01, 2015 9:52 am

k.a.m. wrote:This is my go to web site for brining. "Smokin'Okie's Holiday brine is the ultimate turkey brine in my opinion. :D
http://www.cookshack.com/store/Smokin-O ... c528293334


With the name Smokin Okie, you KNOW it has got to be good. 8)
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Re: Turkey Time

Postby OldUsedParts » Sun Nov 01, 2015 10:59 am

so hard to pass up the easy ones but I'll S'hup this time ;)
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Postby Okie Sawbones » Sun Nov 01, 2015 12:38 pm

:laughing7: :laughing7:
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Re: Turkey Time

Postby k.a.m. » Mon Nov 02, 2015 6:59 am

OldUsedParts wrote:so hard to pass up the easy ones but I'll S'hup this time ;)

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Re: Turkey Time

Postby OldUsedParts » Mon Nov 02, 2015 8:34 am

dang KAM, now I can't remember what I was gonna say - - - - guess it wasn't as easy as I thought :dont: My Mom was born and raised North of the Red River but I bleed Burnt Orange so, needless to say, we had a lot of "hoorah fun" with each other. :texas: :texas: :texas: :texas: :texas: :texas:
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