Easter dinner

[Av8tor1]

Mine:

My second attempt at smoked turkey.... turned out excellent.
I was always apprehensive about smoking whole turkey, but turns out its uber easy.

Pecan wood for smoke, dry salt rub and about 5 hours @250f
Internal temp 165f.

nomnomnomnom....

Happy Easter everyone....

 

[Not a Number]

What no roast rabbit?

 

[thez_yo]

*takes a seat at the table*

 

[kulamauiman]

Was the skin crispy?

 

[Bio]

Looks delicious

 

[mato]

Why didn't you sell bbq in the auction?

 

[Dexenthes]

I don't normally get hungry looking at a turkey, but that looks as delicious as your Heliamphora collection!

 

[Radagast]

That looks great!

 

[Av8tor1]

Was the skin crispy?

Yes and no, its crispy but not the same crispy you get with higher cooking temps.... but small price to pay for the outstanding meat.
Mach, one comment last night was "this is the best turkey I have ever tasted..."

Some sources say remove from smoker at an internal temp of 145f and put in 400f oven till internal temps reach 165f
But I was afraid to experiment with an "Easter dinner" turkey...

Why didn't you sell bbq in the auction?

I actually thought about it, and if I thought it would have been feasible and safe (shipping) I would have

*takes a seat at the table*

Dress code is Zu-dye

Thanks all, it was yummy

 

[DragonsEye]

Looks fantastic! ... But I will stick with ham, kielbasa, polish sausage and other traditional "hunky" fare for the Easter meal.

 

[Acro]

Yum! Happy Easter!

 

[jimscott]

*takes a seat at the table*

*inconspicuously seeks table scraps*

 

[BobZ]

And for dessert

 

[Av8tor1]

insetto morto appiccicoso!!!