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Cooking & Food Talk => Charcoal Grilling & BBQ => Topic started by: Ethang on August 16, 2013, 11:24:24 AM
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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.
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I see my pics did not copy. Swell.
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Wow that looks good!
"my kettle is more powerful it will do almost anything."
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Two hours in. Breast is at 145, thigh is at 140. Kettle temp is maintains around 375.
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"The Weber is making it really hard to screw up dinner"
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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!
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Well the cook time surprised me a bit. Even at 375 temp it was done in 2.5 hours.
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One leg over cooked even being tented but the skin is nice and crisp an has a great flavor.
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Damn good looking bird there!
"my kettle is more powerful it will do almost anything."
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You got a nice looking bird there.
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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
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Impressive!
How did your guests like it?
Let's see some carved pics ... please. :o :D ;) Thanks for posting! :D :D
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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.
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Great looking birds, Ethan and Marty! I'm getting the urge to cook another one soon.
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Excellent looking birds, gentlemen!! I have one in the freezer that you guys are tempting me to thaw! Well Done!
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That looks excellent! Thanks for sharing. I really have to cook one of those on the kettle now. :)
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Thanks guys. It was a good learning experience. I will do some things different with the next one and see how that turns out. It's really good practice before Thanksgiving. Now we have plenty of turkey for sandwiches and things and I have a nice base for some turkey soup.
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Great looking bird! I think I have some smoked turkey in the freezer that I need to thaw. ;D