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Well going to smoke my first turkey tomorrow and have some questions. How often do i check on water and chips? Do I add more throughout the cooking? Need help please!
Wow lots of options here. Did you brine the turkey? I wouldn't use water at all, I keep sand in my water pan. Not using water will help to get the skin crispy and if you brined the meat will stay moist without it. If the water starts to run low you will need to add to it. Watch your smoke output close, you want thin blue smoke (TBS) not white billowing smoke, when it starts to go away wait a minute then add more chips. Don't know what kind of smoker you are using but that would help with advice a lot.
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i am using a smoke hollow electric smoker. i am a beginner and i plan on doing a brine but not sure how.my turkey is 15 lbs and i plan on starting it early. do i use water? how often do i need to check on chips?
This is the Brine and Rub I use. Add Chips when the smoke stops. I don't use any water in my pan. Smoke the Turkey at the the highest temp your Smoker will do or 300-325*F. You are going to need a thermometer to make sure the internal temp of the Breast gets to 165*F and the Thigh is best at 175*F...JJ
Families Favorite Brine
1/2C Kosher Salt
2T Paprika
2T Gran. Garlic
2T Gran. Onion
2T Dry Thyme
2T Black Pepper
1C Vinegar (Any)
1-11/2Gal Cold Water to cover Chix
1T Red Pepper Flake Optional
Mix well and Soak the Bird for 24 Hours.
Remove the Turkey, rinse if desired and pat dry with paper towels.
Place in an open container in the refrigerator overnight or up to 24 hours for the Skin to dry.
This will give a crispier skin when Smokng or Roasting...
Bubba Chix Rub
1/2C Raw Sugar
2T Paprika (I use Smoked if I'm just Grilling)
1T Cayenne
1T Gran. Garlic
1T Gran. Onion
1tsp Black Pepper
1tsp Wht Pepper
1tsp Allspice
1tsp Bell's Poultry Seasoning (optional)
Mix well and rub on Oil or Butter coated Turkey.
Reduce Cayenne to 1teaspoon if less heat is desired.