delcecchi Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 Oak is the classic wood in Texas... check out the franklin bbq recipes on youtube... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike89 Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 if I was going to visit there I would, but not this year it looks like... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post rlsd Posted December 1, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted December 1, 2017 Haven't posted anything on here for a while, but I got the opportunity to do my first turkey on the pellet smoker over thanksgiving. It was a big 'ole 21 pounder so I was quite sure what to expect for cooking times. I spatchcocked the bird the same way I do with chickens. It tends to make the bird cook more even and also reduces the cooking time. I was going to brine it, but figured I would try something a little different.... compound butter. First off, if you don't know what compound butter is don't feel bad because I had no idea until doing some youtubing on pellet grill turkeys. Basically it is just seasoned butter. I put rosemary, thyme, sage and garlic in mine. I cut slits in the skin so that I could put the butter between the skin and the breasts/thighs. I let it sit in the fridge over night uncovered. It seems this helps to dry the skin and makes it crispier. Thanksgiving morning I drizzled some olive oil on the bird and hit is will a barrage of seasoning. As far as cooking goes, I ran it on the "smoke" setting (~170°) for about 45 min to add some flavor and then cranked it up to 375° until the breasts and thighs reached 165°, which only took about 90 minutes. Everything turned out perfect. The spatcocking really helps keep the wings and legs from drying out. The meat was very juicy and tender. The combination of the EVOO and butter helped get a perfectly crispy skin (which tends to be a problem on pellet smokers). The herbs and garlic from the compound butter could be tasted through out the bird. I know one thing for sure, it will be a long time before we make another bird in the oven! Backbone removed, splayed out, buttered up and ready for an overnight drying Olive oil on and seasoned.... ready for the smoker ALL DONE! Ready to be rested for 20 minutes, carved and served! Jim Almquist, chaffmj, leech~~ and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smurfy Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 holy moly rocky..........................that looks awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! nice going!!!!!!!!!!!!! gunner55 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebelSS Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 That looks AND sounds like a perfectly done turkey!!!!!!!! Two thumbs up!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roony Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 Nice! Thanks for sharing this with us. It kinda makes me want to get one of those pellet stove thingys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike89 Posted December 2, 2017 Share Posted December 2, 2017 have to say I will do a turkey that way now!!! was wondering about the end result!!! looks awesome and want some!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leech~~ Posted December 2, 2017 Share Posted December 2, 2017 (edited) 3 hours ago, rlsd said: Nice! I did two chickens the same way on the smoker a while back and they turned out great as well. Edited December 2, 2017 by leech~~ Mike89 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurpleFloyd Posted December 2, 2017 Share Posted December 2, 2017 I always spatchcock the birds I cook now. That Turkey looks amazing. bobberineyes 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smurfy Posted December 2, 2017 Share Posted December 2, 2017 Something leech can't catch!; Jim Almquist 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebelSS Posted December 2, 2017 Share Posted December 2, 2017 O num! Where'd ya buy those at? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smurfy Posted December 2, 2017 Share Posted December 2, 2017 5 minutes ago, RebelSS said: O num! Where'd ya buy those at? Bite me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leech~~ Posted December 2, 2017 Share Posted December 2, 2017 36 minutes ago, smurfy said: Something leech can't catch!; If leeches are working. Switch baits dummy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebelSS Posted December 2, 2017 Share Posted December 2, 2017 11 hours ago, smurfy said: Bite me! Goodness! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Dave2 Posted December 2, 2017 Share Posted December 2, 2017 16 hours ago, smurfy said: Something leech can't catch!; Leech can't catch carp? Jim Almquist 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leech~~ Posted December 2, 2017 Share Posted December 2, 2017 15 minutes ago, Big Dave2 said: Leech can't catch carp? Don't make me pull out my stringer pictures!! But, what the heck no one gets dinged anymore on here anyway! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebelSS Posted December 2, 2017 Share Posted December 2, 2017 44 minutes ago, leech~~ said: Don't make me pull out my stringer pictures!! But, what the heck no one gets dinged anymore on here anyway! You collect stringers? I've got some chain and hook ones from the 60's, if yer interested.... Jim Almquist 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leech~~ Posted December 2, 2017 Share Posted December 2, 2017 1 hour ago, RebelSS said: You collect stringers? I've got some chain and hook ones from the 60's, if yer interested.... Oh did I say stringer? Sorry I meant Stripper pictures. Don't make me pull out my Stripper pictures cuz I will! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebelSS Posted December 2, 2017 Share Posted December 2, 2017 OK! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leech~~ Posted December 2, 2017 Share Posted December 2, 2017 1 hour ago, RebelSS said: OK! May be Friday their frisky! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rl_sd Posted December 3, 2017 Share Posted December 3, 2017 On 12/1/2017 at 5:17 PM, roony said: Nice! Thanks for sharing this with us. It kinda makes me want to get one of those pellet stove thingys. I use mine 10times more than I thought I would.... they truly are a “set it and forget” appliance and make things almost too easy... almost Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebelSS Posted December 3, 2017 Share Posted December 3, 2017 Good time to buy one, too....seen lots of them on sale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobberineyes Posted December 3, 2017 Author Share Posted December 3, 2017 (edited) Great job gents, Turkey and the bullheads look mint!! Well here's my dilemma. I do lots of different smoking on my two big charcoal units but now and then I'll break out the old but faithful l.p. smoker, (which is about 20 years old). The regulater took a dump and I'm having troubles finding a replacement, I'm not quite comfy on cutting the gas line, adding a new one thinking it will work. Sooo i have the green light to go smoker shopping, what's everyone's thoughts on electric models.. brands, pros and cons??? Pretty much greek to me!! Or what kinda rig you running rl_sd? Edited December 3, 2017 by bobberineyes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Dave2 Posted December 3, 2017 Share Posted December 3, 2017 Depends a lot on what your budget is but this one is very popular with electric smoker users and has a lot of bang for the buck: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Masterbuilt-40-in-Digital-Electric-Smoker-with-Remote-and-Window-20075315/206995535?cm_mmc=SEM|THD|google|D24+Paint&mid=sESWFyjNs|dc_mtid_8903alh25183_pcrid_48288740857_pkw__pmt_b_product__slid_&gclid=CjwKCAiA3o7RBRBfEiwAZMtSCeknguEGPirJb7Yk8GBxszNJWkewFezJEEigmiP2Huky-mMQz7jkAhoC1A8QAvD_BwE This one is also electric and is the one that Del recommends..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebelSS Posted December 3, 2017 Share Posted December 3, 2017 On the second one, is that tube thingie where the pellets go? Big Dave2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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