Turkey test run

rsnovi

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• Oct 31, 2014

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Hello,

I am going to smoke my first turkey tomorrow in preparation for Thanksgiving. Any recommendation on a rub that isn't full of chili powder or cumin? Maybe something a little more traditional for thanksgiving.

I have a 6 pound bone in turkey breast that came in a 15% solution.

Thanks.

 

Last edited: Oct 31, 2014

biscuit32533

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• Oct 31, 2014

• #2

You can always use Salt pepper and garlic along with some poultry seasoning as your rub

 

rsnovi

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• Nov 1, 2014

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biscuit32533 said:

You can always use Salt pepper and garlic along with some poultry seasoning as your rub

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Thanks. I'll give it a shot.

 

kesmc27

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• Nov 1, 2014

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I like to rub Tony's on mine

 

dirtsailor2003

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• Nov 1, 2014

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Keeping it simple is the best. SPOG really is all you need. (Salt Pepper Onion Garlic).

 

rsnovi

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• Nov 1, 2014

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I end up going simple with a little bit if poultry seasoning and paprika added to it. I have had the breast in for about 1.5 hours at 300 degrees with some peach wood. I think it will be done in less than an hour from now.

 

Last edited: Nov 1, 2014

rsnovi

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• Nov 1, 2014

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End result was pretty good. Sorry I didn't get any photos.

The combination of the rub and peach wood was unique and tasty. The turkey was enhanced so I didn't brine, but it was flavorful.

I am not sure if I would change anything for thanksgiving other than make a bigger turkey.

 

kesmc27

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• Nov 1, 2014

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Good job! If you like it, your guests will like it even more.

 

rsnovi

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• Nov 1, 2014

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Thanks. I was happy to see my smoker was able to reach its max temp of 300 degrees in mid 30 degree windy weather today.

I have never had a smoker that you could use in lower than 60 degrees.