The Grill and BBQ thread

[VolInNorthCack]

I've done smoked turkey the last two years and it is the best tasting turkey I have ever had. I thought deep-fried turkey was good, but good smoked turkey is out of this world.

I do pretty much the same as kiddiedoc listed. You can't go wrong there.

 

[kiddiedoc]

FYI: if anyone is wanting an easy way out, Full Service BBQ is doing whole and carved smoked hams and turkeys this year. They are roughly $60 each, we had both at my office Thanksgiving luncheon yesterday, and they were INCREDIBLE. You have to order 4 days in advance.

 

[VolInNorthCack]

FYI: if anyone is wanting an easy way out, Full Service BBQ is doing whole and carved smoked hams and turkeys this year. They are roughly $60 each, we had both at my office Thanksgiving luncheon yesterday, and they were INCREDIBLE. You have to order 4 days in advance.

Thanks for the heads up. We are going to be camping in Wears Valley for Thanksgiving and we were wondering what to do to feed us & my parents lol.

 

[kiddiedoc]

Thanks for the heads up. We are going to be camping in Wears Valley for Thanksgiving and we were wondering what to do to feed us & my parents lol.

I may see you fishing...

Make sure to stop by Smoky Mountain Outdoor Center while you're over there and visit my good friend who owns it. He has all kinds of cool gear, so bring your Christmas list!

Contact - Smoky Mountain Outdoor Center

 

[volinbham]

Anyone double smoked a ham before? I watched a couple vids - seems easy enough. I'm on ham duty for TG so it's either Honeybake or double smoke.

 

[VolInNorthCack]

I may see you fishing...

Make sure to stop by Smoky Mountain Outdoor Center while you're over there and visit my good friend who owns it. He has all kinds of cool gear, so bring your Christmas list!

Contact - Smoky Mountain Outdoor Center

Oh I know it well. Bought a couple of jackets from there last year. Good store and decent prices.

We're kind of disappointed. Our normal campground (Honeysuckle Meadows) was full up so we are trying a new place called Smoker Hollow next to Elvira's. Good reviews, so hopefully it will be fine.

 

[VolInNorthCack]

Anyone double smoked a ham before? I watched a couple vids - seems easy enough. I'm on ham duty for TG so it's either Honeybake or double smoke.

Never double smoked a ham.

 

[give_him 6]

Mad Max is great, but it's pretty involved. Keys I've found over the years:
- brine at least overnight, and this is non-negotiable
- butter and rub before cooking, and definitely get some underneath the skin, as far as you can reach
- ice bags on the breasts for 15 minutes or so before cooking, keeps them from getting overdone
- don't overdo the smoke
- 325 till the breasts are 160 or so
- watch the breasts and tent with foil if needed to keep them from getting too brown

Do you put your turkey directly on the smoker grill or do you put in a tin roasting pan? I have seen some (Malcolm Reed) put directly on the grill and others put in a roasting pan after a certain amount of time.

 

[volmanbill]

Almost time to wrap. I’m going to add the onions and jalapeños from the drip pan to the foil pack, and then chop them up into the pork.

 

[kiddiedoc]

Do you put your turkey directly on the smoker grill or do you put in a tin roasting pan? I have seen some (Malcolm Reed) put directly on the grill and others put in a roasting pan after a certain amount of time.

I put it in a rack over a drip pan containing whatever fancies me (broth/wine/juice, oranges/apples, onions, etc)

 

[zhangliao04]

Looks like I'm not alone in here. I'm gonna try and smoke a turkey for Thanksgiving as well. But that all depends on if my bird will fit in the smoker. A lot of people this year so I had to get a big bird. If not then I have a pretty good oven turkey recipe I will go with.

 

[give_him 6]

Due to the COVID restrictions, taking a smoked turkey down to my parents tomorrow.

 

[kiddiedoc]

Due to the COVID restrictions, taking a smoked turkey down to my parents tomorrow.

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Looks perfect. You're a good man.

 

[kiddiedoc]

Bobby Flay Smoked Chicken thighs and legs with chile-molasses glaze. The recipe called for sorghum, but I subbed molasses and a little maple syrup.

 

[clarksvol00]

I'm gonna Rotisserie mine this year.

In the past I've always done this.

Dry brine over night, shove several pats of butter up under the skin and rub with Simon and Garfunkel rub.
Simon & Garfunkel Spice Rub For Poultry Recipe

Smoke with apple wood at 250 until breast is 150 Then run the heat up to about 350 to crisp the skin. Remove when the breast is at 160 then tent with foil and let rest for about 15 - 20 minutes.

I'm a big fan of the amazing ribs website. I've tried several of his rub recipes, including Simon and Garfunkel, and liked them all.

 

[JCHateSteve]

I'm a big fan of the amazing ribs website. I've tried several of his rub recipes, including Simon and Garfunkel, and liked them all.

They're my go to for most BBQ related stuff.

 

[Boca Vol]

Mad Max Turkey

Mad Max Turkey Method --Naked Whiz Ceramic Charcoal Cooking

The gravy is insanely good!

 

[Boca Vol]

I'm smoking my first Turkey this year. I'm going to brine it for a couple of days first and use applewood pellets. Does anyone have any suggestions?

Don't overbrine poultry. Overnight is plenty. Otherwise, the salt in the brine will make the meat mushy.

 

[UT_VOLS13]

The gravy is insanely good!

I think that is what puts it over the top.

 

[VolStrom]

Don't overbrine poultry. Overnight is plenty. Otherwise, the salt in the brine will make the meat mushy.

Good to know. I swore I saw a video by someone (Malcom Reed maybe) that said to brine a turkey for 24 hours at least and 48 was better? I'll take your advice and do overnight.

 

[Boca Vol]

Good to know. I swore I saw a video by someone (Malcom Reed maybe) that said to brine a turkey for 24 hours at least and 48 was better? I'll take your advice and do overnight.

I love Malcom's vids but too much salt will penetrate the meat. All you're really doing with a brine is adding moisture in the event you overcook the damn thing....be-it alcohol related, etc.

 

[give_him 6]

Good to know. I swore I saw a video by someone (Malcom Reed maybe) that said to brine a turkey for 24 hours at least and 48 was better? I'll take your advice and do overnight.

I noticed that on Malcom's video too that he said 24-48 hours. I trust Malcom. I also watched Chef Jason (Ace Hardware) videos and he said 45 minutes per pound (i.e 20 lb bird would be a 15 hour brine). I am smoking 4 turkeys this year for family members. I already did one turkey this weekend and brined for a little over 24 hours and it turned out great.

 

[VolInNorthCack]

FYI: if anyone is wanting an easy way out, Full Service BBQ is doing whole and carved smoked hams and turkeys this year. They are roughly $60 each, we had both at my office Thanksgiving luncheon yesterday, and they were INCREDIBLE. You have to order 4 days in advance.

Ordered our turkey from Fullservice on Sunday. Picking up Thursday morning. Thanks again for the heads up!

 

[gordonr24]

We can finally order Malcom Reed’s BBQ.

Malcom Reed Archives - thebbqallstars.com

 

[volmanbill]

Got my order from Lane's today. My local source was out of their vinegar (my absolute favorite vinegar sauce) and said it would be awhile before they had more. Problem solved.

BTW, they're having a nice sale right now if anyone wants to try them. Lane's BBQ – Barbecue Rubs & Sauces | Bethlehem, GA