1st smoked turkey ? drip pan question

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predatorbass

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Oct 18, 2011
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Hi Folks,

I have a digital bradley smoker and am new to the smoking.

I am going to smoke a bird for Thanksgiving.

Do I need to use a drip pan to catch the drippings ? sure would hate to make a mess.
 
Be sure to line your drip pan with foil too. Makes the cleanup a lot easier.
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you can also just sit a foil pan on an empty rack below the bird so you aren't using your smokers water pan plus you can toss when you're done.

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I always use drip pans.  Usually the disposable type.  Keeps from making a mess.

With a new drip pan, some veges like onions or shallots, green peppers, maybe a carrot or two and liquid like a little broth in the bottom.  Catch those drippings?  Now you are on your way to some good eating.

Good luck and good smoking.
 
I always use drip pans.  Usually the disposable type.  Keeps from making a mess.

With a new drip pan, some veges like onions or shallots, green peppers, maybe a carrot or two and liquid like a little broth in the bottom.  Catch those drippings?  Now you are on your way to some good eating.

Good luck and good smoking.


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I always use drip pans.  Usually the disposable type.  Keeps from making a mess.

With a new drip pan, some veges like onions or shallots, green peppers, maybe a carrot or two and liquid like a little broth in the bottom.  Catch those drippings?  Now you are on your way to some good eating.

Good luck and good smoking.


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Some people like to discard the vegetables but i prefer to either toss them in a blender and add them back to the drippings for my gravy or push them through a mesh siv. Adds some more flavor and texture.
 
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