OT: dem turkeys

[Uncle Ruckus]

Tell me your secrets as this will be the first year I'm in charge
I have an oilless fryer that I'm considering. Any tips? Can you coat in mustard just like you would do for a normal deep fry? Brine? Inject?
I've never done a turkey. I'm smoking all types of meats as well in case it ends up like bootyhole

 

[aTotal360]

Brine it in Dale's for 72 hrs. What you do after that is inconsequential.

 

[FreeDawg]

i don't measure anything so here is roughly what i do. 2 cups of water and half a cup on Tony C's. Mix thoroughly. Inject that bird all over. Drop in 350 degree oil for 3.5 mins per pound or until it floats. Cajun fried turkey. it's good.

 

[xxxWalkTheDawg]

Recipe is for smoked turkey, but brine will be good for all

Injection recipe is on there too

http://howtobbqright.com/2014/11/22/how-to-smoke-a-turkey/

 

[Tin Cup Cowboy]

This right here. Malcolm has lots of good info on his website.

 

[57stratdawg]

I recommend brining it.

Water
Molasses
Brown Sugar
Onions
Garlic
Salt
Pepper
Lemon juice
Apple juice
Herbs

Let it go overnight.

 

[dickiedawg]

I used an oil less fryer a couple of years ago and it did a good job.

Thing is now collecting dust on my back porch.

 

[Trojanbulldog19]

i've fried turkeys for years just in peanut oil and using a creole injection the night before. I got a new oil less fryer this year from the in the in-laws and tried it out a few weekends ago. I used a garlic and herb rub and butter garlic and herb injection. I let it soak in for about 16 hours. I let it cook for about 2 hours before dinner, and it came out really good.

 

[DerHntr]

Fried up some backstrap and inside tenderloins for dinner. It was outstanding.

I don't have anything to add on turkeys. Just wanted to brag.

 

[HammerOfTheDogs]

As oppposed to GOP turkeys?

 

[seshomoru]

Spatchcock, dry brine, roast

http://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2012/11/butterfiled-roast-turkey-with-gravy-recipe.html

 

[Tin Cup Cowboy]

Der - can't say enough good about the Yoder. Good grief the thing is just another level awesome.

 

[The Peeper]

Brining is definitely the ticket, I'll never bake another w/out brining it, so much juicier. I'm going to spatchcock it this year for the 1st time, should make it even better than just brining

 

[IBleedMaroonDawg]

I have to save that Brine recipe that looks great. One year I took the typical brown sugar and salt brine and squeezed a bunch of fresh oranges into it and then took as many as those half oranges I could get stuffed it in the bird and it was incredible

 

[DerHntr]

Der - can't say enough good about the Yoder. Good grief the thing is just another level awesome.

Might be the best ever made. I'm about to drop some money on a deer mount. This sets me back a little on when I buy one but it's going to happen.

 

[Beretta.sixpack]

We roast, fry, and do one in ground every year

Tell me your secrets as this will be the first year I'm in charge
I have an oilless fryer that I'm considering. Any tips? Can you coat in mustard just like you would do for a normal deep fry? Brine? Inject?
I've never done a turkey. I'm smoking all types of meats as well in case it ends up like bootyhole

We have a big family....and for the adventure out here in the country, we fry one, roast one, and do one mid evil in the ground .....

we brine ours with 2 gallons of water, 1 cup of brown sugar, 1 cup salt then dissolve....then quarter two large oranges, quarter two lemons, and then add fresh rosemary and fresh thyme for 24 hours.....

we also inject it too, but that recipe is too long to write....

 

[birdawg]

Might be the best ever made. I'm about to drop some money on a deer mount. This sets me back a little on when I buy one but it's going to happen.

Yall talking about the Yoder pellet smoker or full stick burners? Im in the market for a stick burner in the next couple years and curious.

 

[BiscuitEater]

Tell me your secrets as this will be the first year I'm in charge
I have an oilless fryer that I'm considering. Any tips? Can you coat in mustard just like you would do for a normal deep fry? Brine? Inject?
I've never done a turkey. I'm smoking all types of meats as well in case it ends up like bootyhole

I admit that I am 'challenged.' I don't have a smoker OR a BGE, or even a BGE clone. BUT, I do get fantastic 'smoked' turkey brining and 'smoking' on my Weber gas grill following the instructions on 'Amazing Ribs' site ..

http://amazingribs.com/recipes/chicken_turkey_duck/ultimate_smoked_turkey.html#grill

There is a 'wealth' of turkey info and the science behind what works and why. Enjoy!