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Title: Our first ever turkey
Post by: pbe gummi bear on November 27, 2014, 08:43:35 PM
My wife and I made a 11# turkey for thanksgiving. First time and it came out swell. Thanks for looking!

Rays of light hit our turkey as it goes on.

(https://scontent-2.2914.fna.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/v/t1.0-0/1470195_10100408812069138_1815891148097638197_n.jpg?oh=7a5ad6cc723f43d6e12e0ae1ea5ea84e&oe=550764D4)

All done!

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Title: Re: Our first ever turkey
Post by: mrbill on November 27, 2014, 08:46:50 PM
great job! especially for a first time.
Title: Re: Our first ever turkey
Post by: SixZeroFour on November 27, 2014, 08:59:32 PM
Awesome photos Lawrence and a great looking bird! Happy Thanksgiving!
Title: Re: Our first ever turkey
Post by: MrHoss on November 27, 2014, 09:03:18 PM
Beauty colour on that baby right there. Fine cook P.G.B.
Title: Re: Our first ever turkey
Post by: eccj on November 28, 2014, 10:38:57 AM
Beautiful Bird!
Title: Re: Our first ever turkey
Post by: argentflame on November 28, 2014, 10:40:50 AM
Great looking bird. Didn't know that was the first one you and the wife cooked.
Title: Re: Our first ever turkey
Post by: 1911Ron on November 28, 2014, 01:15:59 PM
Nice color on that bird!
Title: Re: Our first ever turkey
Post by: Nate on November 28, 2014, 05:54:38 PM
Looks great from what I see. :D
Title: Re: Our first ever turkey
Post by: GregS on November 29, 2014, 08:15:53 PM
holy crap that looks perfect. 
Title: Re: Our first ever turkey
Post by: jcnaz on November 29, 2014, 08:48:33 PM
Very nice!
Title: Re: Our first ever turkey
Post by: BBcue-Z on November 30, 2014, 02:53:33 AM
Looks great!!
Title: Re: Our first ever turkey
Post by: 1buckie on December 02, 2014, 10:55:55 PM
That looks fantastic !!!!


The WSM keeps the heat even all around so you don't get hot spots like the close proximity of a kettle......


Did you brine or otherwise fiddle w/ flavors?
Title: Re: Our first ever turkey
Post by: pbe gummi bear on December 05, 2014, 08:29:00 PM
Quote from: 1buckie on December 02, 2014, 10:55:55 PM
That looks fantastic !!!!


The WSM keeps the heat even all around so you don't get hot spots like the close proximity of a kettle......


Did you brine or otherwise fiddle w/ flavors?

Thanks, Ken. I was pleasantly surprised by the even coloring. It was a basic bird with an overnight salt rub and basic spices.
Title: Re: Our first ever turkey
Post by: 1buckie on December 06, 2014, 08:35:18 AM
Cool.....so like a dry brine........one of the better ones spotted on the InterToob this year, my friend!!!!