Pullstart 62,837 #1 Posted November 24, 2022 Turkey’s on the smoker! 3:30 am. Back to bed! 4 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeM 7,873 #2 Posted November 24, 2022 The kid called yesterday and said they are eating chicken, turkey was not in the budget! Sounds like a chicken in her smoker. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,565 #3 Posted November 24, 2022 My turkey spent 2 days in a cold brine bath. Loaded it in the smoker at 5:00 this morning. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beap52 809 #4 Posted November 24, 2022 Double smoke spiral cut ham for this house today. On at 6 8 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,435 #5 Posted November 24, 2022 2 hours ago, JoeM said: The kid called yesterday and said they are eating chicken, turkey was not in the budget! Sounds like a chicken in her smoker. There was a LOT more than wild turkey 🦃 back in the mid 1600s in the "Plimouth" bay area. Being a coastal area it's far more likely the tradition started with a water bird. Tell your kid to enjoy the meal no matter what it is. 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,360 #6 Posted November 24, 2022 Turkey day will be a little subdued this year, just me and the wife and a couple single close friends. So a turkey we be overkill for the group that will gather. So the little lady decided a large roaster chicken would do. Which is fine by me, a person can only eat so much left over turkey. 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,435 #7 Posted November 24, 2022 3 hours ago, JoeM said: chicken BTW Joe.... BBT and I are having chicken breast and cranberry sauce. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,837 #8 Posted November 24, 2022 I love smoked chicken! It is about the best way to keep that meat moist in my experience. We had a good sized gift card from our farmer to the local Turkey farm, so it was only fitting to get a good one. Nearly 26 lbs! It’s stuffed with onions, butter and apples. I checked it a minute ago, it’s looking mighty fine already! 4 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeM 7,873 #9 Posted November 24, 2022 3 minutes ago, Pullstart said: it’s looking mighty fine already! is the camera broken? 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,837 #10 Posted November 24, 2022 4 minutes ago, JoeM said: is the camera broken? you gonna chew on your screen if I post up some gobble gobble? 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kenneth R Cluley 515 #11 Posted November 24, 2022 Doing the "Trash Can Cooker" again this year. Quick and easy with excellent results! 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,435 #12 Posted November 24, 2022 17 minutes ago, Pullstart said: you gonna chew on your screen if I post up some gobble gobble? I MIGHT !!!!! 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,146 #13 Posted November 24, 2022 59 minutes ago, Pullstart said: I love smoked chicken! It is about the best way to keep that meat moist in my experience Did you ever do a beer can bird Kev? One of our faves. Really moist with a good crispy skin. Easy to do over indirect heat on the grill. 1 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,565 #14 Posted November 24, 2022 (edited) 2 hours ago, rjg854 said: a person can only eat so much left over turkey. The answer to this is a vacuum sealer. Vacuum seal your left overs in meal size portions, ( I usually do about 14-16oz to a bag for 2 people) then throw them in the freezer. When you need a quick meal pull a bag out of the freezer, throw it in a pot full of cold water, bring the water to a boil, boil for 10 to 15 minutes, cut the bag open dump it on your plate & eat. Will taste just like it did the day you first made it. We do this with a lot of left over roasted or smoked meats. Edited November 24, 2022 by Achto 3 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Newbie 7,069 #15 Posted November 24, 2022 (edited) While it is wonderful to read about what meats everyone is preparing for this day of Thanksgiving (we’re having roasted turkey and ham), I would be grateful to have anything on the table. I can truly say that even amongst the face-stuffing, laughter, commotion, and conversation, I will reflect on what it means to be blessed enough to even be able to celebrate the day, and give thanks to a loving God for what he provides. What a most valuable blessing we were bestowed when God placed us on this land, in this country, and I hope that all who reads this agrees… So enjoy your turkey you turkey’s… and have a great and grateful Thanksgiving ! Edited November 24, 2022 by Horse Newbie 3 3 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,316 #16 Posted November 24, 2022 (edited) 2 hours ago, Ed Kennell said: Did you ever do a beer can bird Kev? One of our faves. Really moist with a good crispy skin. Easy to do over indirect heat on the grill. I had an older Char Broil 7000 series gas grill for years, but it had no sideburner and a not-tall cover. Too short for beer can chicken. A neighbor put a series 8000 out for the trash, it had a sideburner and a tall cover. Scooped that up - that weekend mine now had a sideburner and a choice of hoods. Beer can chicken is a great excuse to drink half of a 16 ounce can of beer (pouring out half the can down the drain is considered Alcohol Abuse) !! And yes ED, the chicken comes out nice - what is left in the can is not!!! Edited November 24, 2022 by ri702bill 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,535 #17 Posted November 24, 2022 2 hours ago, Kenneth R Cluley said: Doing the "Trash Can Cooker" again this year. Quick and easy with excellent results! Gonna need a pic of this...! You clean first??? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kenneth R Cluley 515 #18 Posted November 24, 2022 New galvanized can, burn off the interior first. Put turkey or whatever inside on a pole, charcoal around base and on top. About two hours. Crispy amazing outside and juicy inside. Lots of videos. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,837 #19 Posted November 24, 2022 2 hours ago, Ed Kennell said: Did you ever do a beer can bird Kev? One of our faves. Really moist with a good crispy skin. Easy to do over indirect heat on the grill. I have not. This 26 pounder is touching the top of the smoker while laying down. I doubt I could stand one up, if that’s required. Maybe an 11-12 pounder? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,435 #20 Posted November 24, 2022 1 hour ago, Achto said: throw them in the freezer Underhand? Overhand? Side arm? Shotput style? Can I use a trebuchet? I s'pose the method varies some depending on the type of freezer... 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,837 #21 Posted November 24, 2022 6 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: Can I use a trebuchet? As long as BBT records it, I think you can! 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,714 #22 Posted November 24, 2022 As usual, we are frying our bird. Some of you may remember pictures of our bird from last year... Fryer is heated up now... waiting on the female lady women to do their injection and seasoning magic!!! The dinner: Turkey Squash Casserole Cranberries Mac and Cheese Sweet potato casserole Mashed potatoes Green bean casserole Deviled eggs Stuffed celery Stuffing/dressing casserole (YUCK) Regular gravy Giblet gravy Rolls Punch For desert: Pumpkin cheescake Pumpkin Pie Pecan Pie Cherry pie EVERYTHING is homemade. My only job is to fry the turkey and make the punch. Don 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,714 #23 Posted November 24, 2022 Oh, and I will likely fall of the face of the Earth after eating all of that... so... if you guys feel a small jolt around 2-3 o'clock... just know that the Earth regained gravity... Don 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Freightliner Guy 1,327 #24 Posted November 24, 2022 2 minutes ago, Snoopy11 said: As usual, we are frying our bird. Some of you may remember pictures of our bird from last year... Mssssss Tuuuuurkeeey you will be avenged. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,714 #25 Posted November 24, 2022 1 minute ago, The Freightliner Guy said: Mssssss Tuuuuurkeeey you will be avenged. Not THAT bird!!! We buy butterball... Don 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
