The turkey is on the wood pellet grill....

debrak_2008

10 years ago

Today we are cooking (for the first time) a turkey on our wood pellet grill.

Rubbed with veg. oil and some spices. Stuffed with an unusual combo of cantaloupe and pineapple. Right now our refrigerator is overloaded with fruit so DH decided to put some in.

Here is the grill.

Have it up to about 280. Will cook for about 7 hours. 1/2 hour per lb.

Please note we do not park vehicles on the lawn. Its just there to be washed in the shade.

I'll keep you posted!

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debrak_2008
Original Author
10 years ago
Its smells sooo good. My mouth keeps watering. With the windows open the house is filled with the aroma.
ann_t
10 years ago
Looking forward to seeing your smoked turkey. I can just imagine the wonderful aroma around your place today.

~Ann
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debrak_2008
Original Author
10 years ago
We looked on the Brinkmann website for a recipe. It was very vague but said cook 8-12 hours.

Found a video on youtube. It was a little more involved. Tried to follow it which was basically cooking at about 280 degrees for 1/2 hour per pound.

7 hours later.

Sparky waiting for some turkey.

Dessert sort of. DD made these to take to school tomorrow. She let us each have one.

The turkey was good and pretty moist but a little over done.
Next time will keep on low even if less than 280 degrees. We did use a meat thermometer that showed 180 degree with still 2.5 hours to go. DH was concerned it wasn't right so continued to let it cook. The skin did crisp up right away which sealed in alot of the moisture. There were 2 cans of water inside the grill with the turkey.

I do have a question about the skin but will start another post as its about turkey in general.

Result: Will slightly overdone everyone still really liked it. DS said is was the best turkey ever.
dcarch7 d c f l a s h 7 @ y a h o o . c o m
10 years ago
That's a fine looking bird.

Regarding cooking time, the best is to check temperature with an accurate thermometer, especially if you have stuffing inside.

dcarch
debrak_2008
Original Author
10 years ago
I think the thermometer is accurate but we don't have complete confidence is using it. It got done so much faster that the instructions said it would. I know I need to trust the thermometer. We need more experience using it.
brightonborn
10 years ago
Now that looks delicious....you will get it perfectly cooked very soon.
ann_t
10 years ago
WOW!!! Beautiful mahogany bird. Leftovers will make wonderful smoked turkey sandwiches.

~Ann
rob333 (zone 7b)
10 years ago
PERfect. That looks so tasty, my mouth instantly drooled looking at it.
mustangs81
10 years ago
BEAUtiful looking bird! I hope you shared with Sparky.
debrak_2008
Original Author
10 years ago
Don't worry Sparky and Cuddles the cat both had some : )
annie1992
10 years ago
That looks perfect, a showcase bird! Cooper (my dog) would be drooling right alongside Sparky, that's for sure.

Definitely trust the thermometer. Not that it would keep me from eating it, pass a drumstick, please!

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artsyshell
10 years ago
Looks amazing!
bunnyman
10 years ago
Grill is the only way I've done a turkey in some time. Never timed mine just let the charcoal burn all the way out... probably 4-5 hours. Does not make a picture perfect turkey but a leg bone will pull off when it is done. Mine usually fall apart getting them off the grill... sorta gotta roll it into a pan. Boiling the bones and skin after you are done eating off it makes a fine broth. Broth is smokey so it makes fine bean soup. Strain it to get the skin and bones back out.

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