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Ethang

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Kettle Turkey
« on: August 16, 2013, 11:24:24 AM »
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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Ethang

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« Reply #1 on: August 16, 2013, 11:25:09 AM »
I see my pics did not copy. Swell.
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Ethang

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« Reply #2 on: August 16, 2013, 11:29:22 AM »
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Ethang

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« Reply #3 on: August 16, 2013, 11:29:56 AM »
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Chasing_smoke

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« Reply #4 on: August 16, 2013, 11:43:05 AM »
Wow that looks good!


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

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« Reply #5 on: August 16, 2013, 11:58:19 AM »
Two hours in. Breast is at 145, thigh is at 140. Kettle temp is maintains around 375.

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1buckie

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Re: Kettle Turkey
« Reply #6 on: August 16, 2013, 12:37:42 PM »






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

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MartyG

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Re: Kettle Turkey
« Reply #7 on: August 16, 2013, 12:38:09 PM »
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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Ethang

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« Reply #8 on: August 16, 2013, 12:57:24 PM »
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.
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Chasing_smoke

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« Reply #9 on: August 16, 2013, 01:00:27 PM »
Damn good looking bird there!


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Bbqmiller

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« Reply #10 on: August 16, 2013, 01:28:55 PM »
You got a nice looking bird there.
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Ethang

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« Reply #11 on: August 16, 2013, 02:05:10 PM »
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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MacEggs

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« Reply #12 on: August 16, 2013, 02:06:02 PM »
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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Ethang

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« Reply #13 on: August 16, 2013, 03:15:11 PM »
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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Craig

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« Reply #14 on: August 16, 2013, 04:56:45 PM »
Great looking birds, Ethan and Marty! I'm getting the urge to cook another one soon.
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