My1st Smoked Turkey

[Shores]

Smoked this bird mainly to be used for a food day at work this week. I'll be doing a smoked turkey noodle.

I decided to use the 22.5" WSM for this cook. Used the blue bag with a chunk of apple and a chunk of oak.

This bird was 8% enhanced, so I decided to simply rinse and pat dry. I did put a stick and a half of butter, minced garlic, onion and salt/pepper in the cavity then put on the smoker at 250*.

I got a bit snackish, so I decided to put some Spam on to. Oh how I love smoked Spam!

The WSM held steady the entire cook and the bird was done after 5 hours, which is what I was guessing it would take (Breast = 160*, Thigh = 174*). I loved the color and the meat was real juicy too.

Never really gave thought to dinner until the wife asked, so I made up some mac & cheese and the wife made some garlic bread...add some turkey and there you have it!

 

[bbquzz]

That bird is great looking, love the nice golden color.

 

[Pigs On The Wing BBQ]

Looks great! Ya got to tell me where you got that plate!

pIGS

 

[LarryWolfe]

Very nice bird!!! I smoked Spam once......and the dogs loved it!

 

[ScottyDaQ]

That looks great and I LOVE that plate!

 

[BluzQue]

Nice job on the turkey Shores

8)

 

[Shores]

Looks great! Ya got to tell me where you got that plate!

pIGS

Thanks Pigs. I got this plate a couple of years ago from Hallmark. These plates were sold at Hallmark Gold Crown stores maybe 2-3 years ago. You could always check to see if a store still has any on display. I snagged a couple when they came out.

****Disclaimer***** I work for Hallmark*******We have items that come out seasonally, so stores may not have anymore.

 

[Captain Morgan]

that plate looks great. Tell you what, if I can eat smoked bologna,
I could eat some smoked spam.

 

[RubThatButt]

SPAM is the stuff of champions. Looks great all around.

Very Nice

 

[surfinsapo]

It looks great!!!!

 

[Shores]

Very nice bird!!! I smoked Spam once......and the dogs loved it!

This coming from a guy who eats Scrapple!?! :roll:

 

[Puff1]

Nice looking bird!
Smoked SPAM is the best! I try to cook a chunk of that heavenly.....well....stuff.... every time I smoke something. Nice job!

 

[Pigs On The Wing BBQ]

I like SPAM. I jamb a bunch of whole cloves in it and let it roll whole on the smoker. Next morning a few slices in the fry pan are fine by me!

Pigs

 

[bigwheel]

Looks mighty tasty. Fine job sir. I love Spam in just about any incarnation. Especially fried up crisp with the moaning aggs. Yum yum. Figger I could eat it smoked too

bigwheel

 

[Pigs On The Wing BBQ]

Looks mighty tasty. Fine job sir. I love Spam in just about any incarnation. Especially fried up crisp with the moaning aggs. Yum yum. Figger I could eat it smoked too

bigwheel

Jeff, smoke it and let it sit in the fridge over night. slice it up, then fry it up. What a treat!

Pigs

 

[Pigs On The Wing BBQ]

Looks great! Ya got to tell me where you got that plate!

pIGS

Thanks Pigs. I got this plate a couple of years ago from Hallmark. These plates were sold at Hallmark Gold Crown stores maybe 2-3 years ago. You could always check to see if a store still has any on display. I snagged a couple when they came out.

****Disclaimer***** I work for Hallmark*******We have items that come out seasonally, so stores may not have anymore.

The wife works at a pottery place along with the BBQ store, said she could make one. 8) Think there is a market for them? They would be "custom" Any size, any color you want.

Pigs

 

[Shores]

Looks mighty tasty. Fine job sir. I love Spam in just about any incarnation. Especially fried up crisp with the moaning aggs. Yum yum. Figger I could eat it smoked too

bigwheel

Jeff, smoke it and let it sit in the fridge over night. slice it up, then fry it up. What a treat!

Pigs

Pigs, I've never smoaked it whole. How long do you usually smoke it for? Sliced I smoke it about an 1 1/2 hours (depending on color).

bigwheel, that's the way I grew up eating it! Also makes one heck of a sandwich with egg, cheese and mayo on toasted bread!

 

[Pigs On The Wing BBQ]

Looks mighty tasty. Fine job sir. I love Spam in just about any incarnation. Especially fried up crisp with the moaning aggs. Yum yum. Figger I could eat it smoked too

bigwheel

Jeff, smoke it and let it sit in the fridge over night. slice it up, then fry it up. What a treat!

Pigs

Pigs, I've never smoaked it whole. How long do you usually smoke it for? Sliced I smoke it about an 1 1/2 hours (depending on color).

bigwheel, that's the way I grew up eating it! Also makes one heck of a sandwich with egg, cheese and mayo on toasted bread!

I Polk it full of whole cloves, Takes about two and a half hours with hickory. Never temped it as it's cooked all ready. When it looks good, I wrap and toss in the fridge. You don't have to do the clove thing, I just think it brings more to the party. Don't be afraid of rubbing it down and a little sauce don't hurt at the end.

Pigs

 

[bigwheel]

Well thanks for them Spam smoking tips. Gonna have to snag a can or two. Ya know the last time I got hold of some seems like it say on the label it was made out of Turkey. Could not fault the flavor or texture in the least. Maybe slightly tighter grain as compared to the original. Did not taste eggxactly like the regular variety but was nothing to sneeze at either.

bigwheel

 

[Hillbilly1]

Nice job on the bird, looks mighty tastey!

Can't beat a smoked turkey.