So just wanted to follow up with you all. It was touch and go on the temps and got a little creative by starting with the breast closer to the heat and then flipping later. It did get to temp in time!
However I think that turkey was lighter than i thought. I haven’t worked with many large whole birds but the fact the wife could lift it with two hands and I with one when the cavity was full of water lends to it.
The skin despite being dark and looking nice was rubbery but expected that going in. It was left on 2 hours too long imo as I deferred to the wife on that. Came off at 176. It was a little dry but not the worst I’ve had. I smoked for 4 hours, should have been more like 3.
All said and done, everyone said it was great, but I’m my worse critic.
Before I decided to flip it I checked the fit. It fit but then I forgot to get the flipped picture.
However I think that turkey was lighter than i thought. I haven’t worked with many large whole birds but the fact the wife could lift it with two hands and I with one when the cavity was full of water lends to it.
The skin despite being dark and looking nice was rubbery but expected that going in. It was left on 2 hours too long imo as I deferred to the wife on that. Came off at 176. It was a little dry but not the worst I’ve had. I smoked for 4 hours, should have been more like 3.
All said and done, everyone said it was great, but I’m my worse critic.
Before I decided to flip it I checked the fit. It fit but then I forgot to get the flipped picture.
