Christmas turkey

[derekmiller]

Now that looks straight forward, not complicated at all. Think I might give it a go.

For food safety reasons about 14 lbs is about the maximum size beast you should be looking at (takes to long for the temperature to get past the danger zone)

Don't think this is a major worry. As long as you can maintain the pit temperature above 350F to get the internal temp to around 165/175F it shouldnt be a problem. The turkey we put in the oven is a lot bigger than that.We always cook the turkey the day before because of the time it takes.

[aris]

I'm starting to think a pre-xmas dry run might be in order. I'll have to round up some yanks and invite them for Thanksgiving dinner

[Riverrat]

Now that looks straight forward, not complicated at all. Think I might give it a go.

For food safety reasons about 14 lbs is about the maximum size beast you should be looking at (takes to long for the temperature to get past the danger zone)

Don't think this is a major worry. As long as you can maintain the pit temperature above 350F to get the internal temp to around 165/175F it shouldnt be a problem. The turkey we put in the oven is a lot bigger than that.We always cook the turkey the day before because of the time it takes.

With all due respect to your comment, if your pit temp is at 350f you would probably be ok with a bigger bird, from my readings if you are at lower temperatures of say around 250 - 275f food safety would suggest that a smaller bird is desirable - not wanting to make myself or my guests sick.

[Riverrat]

I'm starting to think a pre-xmas dry run might be in order. I'll have to round up some yanks and invite them for Thanksgiving dinner

Pre-xmas dry run is a damn good idea, two Christmases a year!!!!

Got plenty of them there yanks around here, how many do you want? I can send as many as you want ( plus a couple of million extras )

[aris]

I'm starting to think a pre-xmas dry run might be in order. I'll have to round up some yanks and invite them for Thanksgiving dinner

Pre-xmas dry run is a damn good idea, two Christmases a year!!!!

Got plenty of them there yanks around here, how many do you want? I can send as many as you want ( plus a couple of million extras )

I work with several Only problem I have is that my wife can only stomach a roast turkey once a year. Oh well, all the more for me

[keith157]

I'm starting to think a pre-xmas dry run might be in order. I'll have to round up some yanks and invite them for Thanksgiving dinner

Pre-xmas dry run is a damn good idea, two Christmases a year!!!!

Got plenty of them there yanks around here, how many do you want? I can send as many as you want ( plus a couple of million extras )

I'm not sure many of them would appreciate being called Yanks......did'nt they have a big punch up over that 150 or so years ago

[Sheila Sanchez]

I have turkeys in my farm and every time we're having celebrations I keep on preparing roasted turkey as family love it so much.

[Eddie]

Has anyone got a good recipe for a good Turkey brine? Wood you keep it at a certain temp?


Eddie

[philnewts]

This was awesome last year


Ingredients:

1 gallon vegetable broth
1 cup sea salt
1 tablespoon crushed dried rosemary
1 tablespoon dried sage
1 tablespoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon dried savory
1 gallon ice water
Directions:

In a large stock pot, combine the vegetable broth, sea salt, rosemary, sage, thyme, and savory. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently to be sure salt is dissolved. Remove from heat, and let cool to room temperature.

When the broth mixture is cool, pour it into a clean 5 gallon bucket. Stir in the ice water.

Wash and dry your turkey. Make sure you have removed the innards. Place the turkey, breast down, into the brine. Make sure that the cavity gets filled. Place the bucket in the refrigerator overnight.

Remove the turkey carefully draining off the excess brine and pat dry. Discard excess brine.

Cook the turkey as desired reserving the drippings for gravy. Keep in mind that brined turkeys cook 20 to 30 minutes faster so watch the temperature gauge.

PREP 5 mins

COOK 15 mins

READY IN 8 hrs 20 mins

Source: http://allrecipes.com/recipe/turkey-brine/

[aris]

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