Turkey Breast Holding Temp

[kettlebb]

Quick question fellas. I'm smoking a turkey breast for Christmas at the in-laws this Saturday. Only problem is we are to arrive at noon and do gifts first, then eat. What is the best method to hold the turkey for an hour so it doesn't dry out? Oven low temp or cooler?


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[Travis]

So you're cooking it at home and taking to the in laws, right? I think I would leave it whole, and just put it on the low or hold setting till time to serve. Save your dripping and have some stock on hand that way even if it dries a little, the stock will moisten it. Most importantly, take pics.


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[kettlebb]

Yessir. Taking to their house. I did this for Thanksgiving at my moms but we were carving it up within 20 minutes of our arrival. I'll ask her mom to set the oven really low for it.


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[iCARRY]

Take it 150, wrap it tight in foil and towels into the cooler. It should still be perfect. At 150 for 3.8 minutes salmonella is dead. Nobody will get sick.

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[iCARRY]

Maybe take it to 155 so you are definitely safe.


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[kettlebb]

Ok. The thanksgiving turkey was pulled at 162 and really juicy. I might try the 155 cooler method.


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[ECinEI]

The following link may contain more homework than you are interested in but it describes how food safety is a function of time and temperature.  Be sure to click on the USDA hyperlink about midway through the article.  The article looks like it's about chicken but turkey hold times are in the USDA document.  As mentioned above 150-155 or so for at least four to five minutes will work.  Wrapping it in foil and a towel and placing into a cooler is a excellent technique.  The USDA article is fairly technical but can be gotten through.

http://blog2.thermoworks.com/2016/04/thermal-tips-simple-roasted-chicken/

[kettlebb]

Great info @ECinEl. Thanks


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[Darko]

Use a cooler. If you use the oven, most don't get low enough temp wise.

[kettlebb]

Instead of starting a new thread I thought I'd just post the pics here along the way. Started at 7:30 this morning. Got the previous cooks coals lit. Two baskets PAC-MAN setup. Foil lining the bowl sides and an empty drip tray. Cherry chips are being used on the top grate. Maverick says we are steady at 352 degrees.




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[1buckie]

Off to a great start!!!


Gonna be goooooood!!!!!

[kettlebb]

It's still in the cooler. Getting ready to eat. I'll take a pic before I slice it. Hope everyone here has a wonderful Christmas.


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[kettlebb]

Thanks for all the tips fellas. It got a little dry after slicing it up but that's on me. I took it off the kettle at 165. Wife is pregnant and I didn't want to risk it. Tasty meal and a great start to our Christmas weekend.


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[Travis]

Looks great from here, Brandon! Merry Christmas to you and yours, bud.


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