First Cook on the Brownie

MacEggs · April 05, 2015, 03:01:34 PM

Had a 12 lb bird in the freezer ..... Been there for well over a year. Had to cook it up.
Took it out about a week ago to thaw in the beer fridge. Then brined.

Most of the cook was done in the 375-400℉ range according to the therm poking into the vent.
Was done in just under 3 hours. Measured the IT using a trusty Thermapen. An essential tool, IMHO. The meat was still nice and moist.
The drippings made for amazing gravy! Happy Easter, everyone.

jcnaz · April 05, 2015, 03:49:58 PM

That looks great!

SixZeroFour · April 05, 2015, 04:02:34 PM

The bird is ALMOST as nice looking as that sexy brownie! Nice cook-up Mac!

Craig · April 05, 2015, 05:16:19 PM

Tasty looking birdie! Sweet brownie!

austin87 · April 05, 2015, 07:35:09 PM

Did you use any smoke for that color, or just the time in the kettle?

MrHoss · April 05, 2015, 08:12:41 PM

Quote from: MacEggs on April 05, 2015, 03:01:34 PM

I could look at that for quite some time.

1buckie · April 06, 2015, 06:45:45 AM

OK.....this is where I get stuffed to the gills & pass out.....

MacEggs · April 06, 2015, 07:39:41 AM

Quote from: austin87 on April 05, 2015, 07:35:09 PMDid you use any smoke for that color, or just the time in the kettle?

Two chunks each of apple and cherry. Sorry, I forgot to mention that originally. I like these for turkey and chicken.

G$ · April 06, 2015, 01:09:40 PM

Wow Mac, I do not know the story on that kettle, but it sure looks brand new. Wonderful.

Food looks even better!

WNC · April 06, 2015, 03:28:36 PM

That's a fine looking kettle there, and turkey too!

Nate · April 09, 2015, 04:28:49 AM

Love that Brownie!

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