LuLu just ate two birds!

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Trying something different with these turkeys, I'll let ya'll know in a little while. Not sure how long they will take on LuLu, Bill. I'm thinking around 4 hours at 250*.

Kloset I got my eggs for breakfast underneath the turkeys!! I'm gonna make rare hamburgers with mixed in turkey giblets later. :ack: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:
 
So, how are they coming along? And, how about them Skins, eh? 35 - 7 at the half!!
 
Larry Wolfe said:
Trying something different with these turkeys, I'll let ya'll know in a little while. Not sure how long they will take on LuLu, Bill. I'm thinking around 4 hours at 250*.

Kloset I got my eggs for breakfast underneath the turkeys!! I'm gonna make rare hamburgers with mixed in turkey giblets later. :ack: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

FOUR HOURS AT 250???????????!!!!!!!!!!! You are just kidding me and I don't get it right? I'm thinking much longer (6 hours+)
 
Here we go, quite pleased with the finished product. Now.......I gotta admit something on these birds. These are the first turkeys I've ever smoked, that I did not brine and was surprised with the results. The birds were much moister than I thought they would be. However, the flavor was not as good as a brined bird is. So, I'll vouch for folks that say brining is not absolute necessary. But on the other hand I would recommend trying both and to make your decision from the two. Would I smoke another turkey without brining? Absolutely. Which do I prefer? The brined.

Raine, hat's off to you and your hubby.

Woodman, one bird took right at about 4.5 hours, the other took about 5 hours. The pit temps were right around 250* for the entire cook, give or take 10* degrees. I pulled them both when the breast was at 163*. Both birds thighs were over 180*.







 
Looks very good, thinking I'll try a turkey out next on the WSM. Right after I try ribs. :D
 
Good job Larry! They'd even look better on Yahoo or Kodak, anything but ephotohut! :!: Next time try injecting with apple juice concentrate, and stuff with apples! BTW, still not to late for Qfest!
 
Jeff E said:
Those turkeys look great Larry. Were the birds enhanced or natural?
I have smoked Butterball (enhanced) turkeys before with good results. I haven't tried a natural one + brining yet. That's still on my list of things to do.

Jeff, they were enhanced (8%).


txpgapro said:
Good job Larry! They'd even look better on Yahoo or Kodak, anything but ephotohut! :!: Next time try injecting with apple juice concentrate, and stuff with apples! BTW, still not to late for Qfest!

Mike, I wish QFest wasn't so far away! I'd love to make it! Maybe next year!
 
Thanks for posting the cook times Larry. I have never smoked a turkey less than 40lbs and was wondering about smaller birds. everything looks great. I will be smoking several smaller birds for the holidays this year and will use you info.

Thanks again,
 
zilla said:
Thanks for posting the cook times Larry. I have never smoked a turkey less than 40lbs and was wondering about smaller birds. everything looks great. I will be smoking several smaller birds for the holidays this year and will use you info.

Thanks again,

Zilla, did I read that correctly??? "I have never smoked a turkey less than 40lbs"??? If so where in the heck do you buy your turkeys?
 
Larry Wolfe said:
Woodman, one bird took right at about 4.5 hours, the other took about 5 hours. The pit temps were right around 250* for the entire cook, give or take 10* degrees. I pulled them both when the breast was at 163*. Both birds thighs were over 180*.
Larry, in a situation like that, where you have to pull meat at different times, how long does your pit take to get back to temp?
 
Larry Wolfe said:
zilla said:
Thanks for posting the cook times Larry. I have never smoked a turkey less than 40lbs and was wondering about smaller birds. everything looks great. I will be smoking several smaller birds for the holidays this year and will use you info.

Thanks again,

Zilla, did I read that correctly??? "I have never smoked a turkey less than 40lbs"??? If so where in the heck do you buy your turkeys?
LMAO!! EVERYTHING is bigger in Texas!! :grin: :grin:
 
The Joker said:
[quote="Larry Wolfe":2d7rpj9o]
Woodman, one bird took right at about 4.5 hours, the other took about 5 hours. The pit temps were right around 250* for the entire cook, give or take 10* degrees. I pulled them both when the breast was at 163*. Both birds thighs were over 180*.
Larry, in a situation like that, where you have to pull meat at different times, how long does your pit take to get back to temp?[/quote:2d7rpj9o]

Not sure about the specific time Bill. I think after I pulled the first one the other was done about 30 minutes later. LuLu was really impressive today with her heat retention. Every cook gets easier.....
 
I have a buddy that has all his kids in the 4H Club. They raise turkeys for competitions. They range 45-55 lbs or so. He gives them away to anyone who can cook one that big. I have smoked 5-6 over the last 6 years. They are only about 6mo. old and are great. Many people ask if a big bird like that is tough. No they are as tender as a 12lb bird. Just have to have someone to share with. 14hrs at 225 and a big bag of Cherry chunks and your there. That is one of the reasons I went with 24" pipe and the upright on a big smoker. :!: The other reason is wild hogs which I'm fond of. I hope to post some pics of these over the winter.

Check you local 4H clubs to see if you can score a Texas size turkey :eek: :grin:

Good night gents.
 
Funny giant turkey story,

A women took one of these giant birds and popped it in her oven for an overnight cook. Woke up in the morning to about a half a gallon of turkey fat and juice leaking out of her oven all over the kitchen floor. These things produce a crazy amount of liquid while cooking. :grin:
 
zilla said:
Funny giant turkey story,

A women took one of these giant birds and popped it in her oven for an overnight cook. Woke up in the morning to about a half a gallon of turkey fat and juice leaking out of her oven all over the kitchen floor. These things produce a crazy amount of liquid while cooking. :grin:
Well, it's a good thing that them there Texas Turkeys are so big they won't fit on the top shelf of Larry's pit! :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: OK, no more jokes from the Joker... 8-[
 
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