Smoking a Turkey and a Duck

[electricstar]

We are new owners of an electric smoker. There are 2 racks and a drip pan. I want to have the duck on the top rack and the turkey on the rack below it and cook at the same time. I will brine my turkey and stuff the cavity with apples and onion. I will season the duck with salt and pepper and smoke with hickory wood. I envision the duck basting the turkey as it cooks. Has anyone done this or have any tips for me. Cook time advise is needed and do I use a pan or no pan for the turkey?

 

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[chef jimmyj]

That is a pretty good plan...But only put 1 quartered apple and 1 quartered onion, in the Cavity...Too much stuff can Slow down Heat transfer in a Smoker and there are Bacteria Growth Risks....That combo is going to generate a bunch of Drippings, I would use a Pan...The Fat can be saved to make Super Tasty Sauteed Potatoes...and the rest of the Dripping should be used to make Gravy!

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[SmokinAl]

What JJ said. Welcome to SMF!

 

[electricstar]

Today is the first chance I have had to get back and comment on our duck and turkey. Both came out fantastic!!! I put the turkey on at 12 am in a pan, and I put the duck on at 7 am on the rack. They both cooked till 2 pm. It was about 30 degrees outside for most of the night, We will definently do this again.

 

[owlcreeksmoker4]

welcome to SMF! as JJ said be careful stuffing the bird too full as it will run risk of bacterial growth.

 

[oldschoolbbq]

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