Kettle Turkey

[Ethang]

Kroger brand turkey that was on sale last Christmas. 15.88 lbs. I choose not to brine it as it was already "enhanced".



I rubbed it with some canola oil and then just salt and pepper for season. The cavity was stuffed with celery, carrots, onion, and an apple. I forgot I wanted to give a quick shot of white wine for more aroma.

I lined the pan with carrots and celery to elevate the bird. I used one full chimney and a couple chunks of apple.




One hour in. Temps seem a little low and I am not sure why. Maintaining about 350 per the dome thermometer. Will check with the Thermopen in an hour and add more fuel.

[Ethang]

I see my pics did not copy. Swell.

[Ethang]

[Ethang]

[Chasing_smoke]

Wow that looks good!


"my kettle is more powerful it will do almost anything."

[Ethang]

Two hours in. Breast is at 145, thigh is at 140. Kettle temp is maintains around 375.

[1buckie]

     "The Weber is making it really hard to screw up dinner"

[MartyG]

That looks great! I did a bigger bird a while back and had to use the CB roti ring for headroom. Set a roasting rack in a pan to keep it airborne. I had some apple wood in there for a little smoke, and it turned out pretty good. Next time I'll pick a smaller bird!

[Ethang]

Well the cook time surprised me a bit. Even at 375 temp it was done in 2.5 hours.



One leg over cooked even being tented but the skin is nice and crisp an has a great flavor.

[Chasing_smoke]

Damn good looking bird there!


"my kettle is more powerful it will do almost anything."

[Bbqmiller]

You got a nice looking bird there.

[Ethang]

The flavor was very good. Surprisingly the vegetables I used to prop the bird in the pan with were freakin amazing. Carmalized celery and carrots.  Yum.

My wife made gravy with the drippings. I am now in a turkey/Sailor Jerry coma.

I can't wait to try another one.

Ethan

[MacEggs]

Impressive!

How did your guests like it?

Let's see some carved pics ... please.    Thanks for posting! 

[Ethang]

Didn't take any carved pics sorry. My guest plans kinda got side tracked. I had hoped to have both kids and all the grand kids but only managed daughter and granddaughter.

[Craig]

Great looking birds, Ethan and Marty! I'm getting the urge to cook another one soon.