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Title: Aftermath of turkey season
Post by: Gooserbat on June 04, 2018, 06:58:42 PM
Just a sampling. Smoked 6 turkey breast and tenders today.  Wild cherry at 205 until the internal temp hit 165.  Rubbed with 50/50 dark brown sugar and Headcountry rub.  Inject each with 1.5 oz of olive oil to keep it moist.  Didn't cover during the cook.  Turned out perfect.
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Post by: Sir-diealot on June 04, 2018, 07:04:58 PM
Looks fantastic, can't have it on my diet though :'(
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Post by: MDSTRUTNRUT on June 04, 2018, 07:42:32 PM
WOW that looks like  GOOOD!    I have a freezer chocked full of turkey boobs so that needs to be a try for sure.    Hey Goose fyi most of my birds came in to your "DTW"  AWESOME fit for me  THANKS!
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Post by: chadly on June 04, 2018, 08:11:00 PM
That looks really good.  Did you coat it with oil before the rub? 
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Post by: Gooserbat on June 04, 2018, 08:17:36 PM
Quote from: chadly on June 04, 2018, 08:11:00 PM
That looks really good.  Did you coat it with oil before the rub? Up

No I actually do a double take and wash it one last time and then I set it out to dry on a dish towel for about an hour.  Then I rub and let it set for 8+ hours in the fridge.  Then I like to set it out at room temperature for 1-2 hours.  Because room temperature meat cooks better than cold.  I then place it on the smoker and inject it once it's on the racks.  Saves leaking oil and waisting it. 
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Post by: falltoms on June 04, 2018, 09:54:40 PM
Wow. That looks good.  We had turkey tacos tonight for supper. But after seeing that I got to get a smoker
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Post by: CDNduckslayer on June 05, 2018, 01:00:42 AM
Looks tasty, def give it a try! Did you brine it at all first?? Directly on rack or in foil pan not covered?? Might give that a go this weekend!
Title: Re: Aftermath of turkey season
Post by: Gooserbat on June 05, 2018, 01:42:16 AM
No brine, directly to the rack.  I've done it in a pan and it works well too.  Just don't cover, the olive oil keeps it moist and the brown sugar added to the rub makes it carmalize an seals it in.
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Post by: eggshell on June 05, 2018, 07:29:47 AM
I usually do a smoked turkey for Thanksgiving and it is the first to disappear. I never thought of injecting olive oil, might try it. Most of the rest of my routine is similar to yours. Since I skin and the breast are skinless I wrap them in wet cheese cloth and place on the racks. I then baste with melted butter and will spray with broth if the cloth starts to burn. Pretty darn good eatin! I suppose you keep a pan of water in the smoker, I do? The steam helps the smoke to set.
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Post by: TauntoHawk on June 05, 2018, 08:15:18 AM
I did the brine, rub, wrapped in bacon method and was blown away by how tender it turned out in the smoker but I think I will try the olive oil method
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Post by: daddyduke on June 05, 2018, 02:46:16 PM
Looks good!
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Post by: paboxcall on June 05, 2018, 03:02:59 PM
I prefer your aftermath, my aftermath consisted of replacing the quarter valve, faucet and garbage disposal under the kitchen sink when I got back! LOL! All seemed to go at the same time.

Enjoy Sam! Looks great.
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Post by: CDNduckslayer on June 05, 2018, 03:13:55 PM
Thanks! Going to give this a go for sure!


I've got a couple good recipes I'd like to post up with pictures but can't figure out how to post pics directly off my phone (home comp is down at the moment). If it's possible could someone please pm me a short tutorial or a link of how it's done??

Thanks!
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Post by: dublelung on June 06, 2018, 07:47:19 AM
That looks fine! I'll have to try that recipe on the Bradley Smoker.
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Post by: g8rvet on June 06, 2018, 06:18:48 PM
Quote from: Gooserbat on June 04, 2018, 08:17:36 PM
Quote from: chadly on June 04, 2018, 08:11:00 PM
That looks really good.  Did you coat it with oil before the rub? Up

  Because room temperature meat cooks better than cold.
Now there is a man that knows how to smoke! 

Curious how long it took?  Were you burning sticks, chips or lump charcoal with the cherry on top? 
Title: Re: Aftermath of turkey season
Post by: Gooserbat on June 06, 2018, 06:45:39 PM
Quote from: dublelung on June 06, 2018, 07:47:19 AM
That looks fine! I'll have to try that recipe on the Bradley Smoker.

Seasoned cherry that was cut last fall.
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Post by: deer655 on June 06, 2018, 06:46:11 PM
What brand of smoker do you have or is it homemade?
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Post by: Gooserbat on June 06, 2018, 06:57:57 PM
Quote from: deer655 on June 06, 2018, 06:46:11 PM
What brand of smoker do you have or is it homemade?

Large rusty pipe assembly, constructed in the garage.
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Post by: mgm1955 on June 07, 2018, 12:40:34 AM
Looks great!
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Post by: bigbird on June 08, 2018, 09:13:09 AM
This just pushed me overboard! I'm going to get me a Bradley smoker this weekend. I've been thinking about getting one and that looks pretty fun, tasty and good!
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Post by: tomstopper on June 09, 2018, 04:11:39 AM
Dang. That looks great

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Post by: tha bugman on June 11, 2018, 11:10:33 AM
my stomach just growled for some reason
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Post by: TauntoHawk on June 11, 2018, 12:45:27 PM
Quote from: bigbird on June 08, 2018, 09:13:09 AM
This just pushed me overboard! I'm going to get me a Bradley smoker this weekend. I've been thinking about getting one and that looks pretty fun, tasty and good!

Its a wonderful addition for anyone who eats a lot of wild game and makes killer pork and chicken dishes between hunts. I use mine more then the grill now
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Post by: RutnNStrutn on June 13, 2018, 01:18:02 PM
Thanks Sam, now I'm hungry!!! :P