****Official Thanksgiving Menu Thread****

[TimBone]

Brined for an hour per pound. Rubbed it this morning before putting it in the smoker. My problem was temperature, I think. My thermostat is on its way out on my smoker I believe. I don't think it was reading correctly.

I also had trouble keeping a steady temp on an unusually cold Louisiana morning. Started smoking at 6:30 am, and it finally just got to internal temperature about an hour ago. Somehow though, the outside was charred and almost inedible.

I've never smoked something that big. I mainly stick to ribs. I've done brisket a few times. But never turkey. Inexperience probably killed me.

Also, is there a such thing as too much smoke?

[FlaChief58]

Originally Posted by Flybone McTimmerson

Brined for an hour per pound. Rubbed it this morning before putting it in the smoker. My problem was temperature, I think. My thermostat is on its way out on my smoker I believe. I don't think it was reading correctly.

I also had trouble keeping a steady temp on an unusually cold Louisiana morning. Started smoking at 6:30 am, and it finally just got to internal temperature about an hour ago. Somehow though, the outside was charred and almost inedible.

I've never smoked something that big. I mainly stick to ribs. I've done brisket a few times. But never turkey. Inexperience probably killed me.

Also, is there a such thing as too much smoke?

Ah, next time wrap it in foil when the color is where you want it. And yes, too much smoke will make it taste bitter. I usually stop adding smoke after about 2 hours

[TimBone]

Originally Posted by Flachief58

Ah, next time wrap it in foil when the color is where you want it. And yes, too much smoke will make it taste bitter. I usually stop adding smoke after about 2 hours

You know what. I thought about both of those things, because I do both of those when smoking other things. Problem is, I followed an online guide for this turkey because it was my first. I wondered why they didn't mention either of those things, but went on with their instructions anyways since I figured they knew what they were doing. Next time I'll trust my instincts. Not sure whether to chalk that up to inexperience or lack of confidence, but lesson learned either way. Thanks for the advice.

[mlyonsd]

Originally Posted by Flybone McTimmerson

Also, is there a such thing as too much smoke?

Yes. Absolutely.

[Easy 6]

Just finished my second plate... uuuggghhh.

If i try to loosen my pants any more they'll fall off.