**** Green Bean Casserole!.....and other fun Thanksgiving discussions.

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Originally Posted by mililo4cpa

I spatchcocked*** mine, so brining the flattened Turkey wasn’t too terrible…..also felt that it mad the smoking process much easier, as the flat Turkey cooked more evenly than keeping it whole and having air in the cavity. Curious to know if you do anything differently when smoking it

***jokes ensuing

Theory is it will cook more evenly - you don't have to overcook the thighs to get the breast done.

I know people that swear by it but haven't done it. Some guys I know swear by it. I've never had trouble with the thighs gettting too hot.