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[Flyn]

Tomorrow I'm making the Birria tacos for Tuesday. Gotta make them a day early so I can skim the fat from the sauce and let the meat absorb the flavors overnight. I'll do some pics when I make them.

 

[Spivitz]

@Shawn1112


Air fryer reheat FTMFW

 

[Boostie]

I got a 12# turkey thawing out right now. Never smoked a whole bird, anyone got any good recipes?

 

[Lead Pipe]

I got a 12# turkey thawing out right now. Never smoked a whole bird, anyone got any good recipes?

When are you cooking it? I would brine it over night if you can.

 

[Boostie]

When are you cooking it? I would brine it over night if you can.

Accoring to what I have seen online it wont be thawed until later this week. I am not on really any schedule so probably late this week, early this weekend. I was thinking about brining it. I really have never done any poultry other than wings and thighs in the smoker so I am completely clueless lol

 

[Flyn]

I like to wet brine overnight and then either deep fry it or make a compound butter with thyme, rosemary and sage and put it under the skin. Then I roast it on the grill or in the oven.

 

[Flyn]

Birria carne is resting in the fridge. Consomme is also in the fridge. Tomorrow, I will take the fat off the top of the consomme and use it to fry up the corn tortilla shells. Then the consomme is used as a dipping sauce.

 

[Lead Pipe]

Accoring to what I have seen online it wont be thawed until later this week. I am not on really any schedule so probably late this week, early this weekend. I was thinking about brining it. I really have never done any poultry other than wings and thighs in the smoker so I am completely clueless lol

Take a look at Kosmos BBQ. They have a good brine. Or I can also post my brine recipe. It’s more for a savory, herb sytle but you can double the sugar and tweak it for BBQ.

 

[strtcar]

Rib Roast, rubbed in butter and some prime rib rub I bought at costco, cooked in oven 500 for 45 mins, then shut oven off and let sit for 90mins, pulled at 130.

 

[Flyn]

I was so busy making a couple dozen tacos yesterday I didn't have time for pics.

Took one today as we had some more Birria tacos for dinner. Crunchy outside and melted cheese goodness with Birria beef, cilantro and onion inside. We're out of the salsa I made and the guacamole my son made for the dinner yesterday. It went fast.

 

[Boostie]

Follow up to the turkey. 36 hours in a brine

And off to the smoker this morning. With me luck

 

[DEEZUZ]

My only advice is be prepared to cut off the wings and or legs. The last big bird I smoked halfway through I realized it was too late and the wings were absolutely wrecked and couldn't even eat them.

 

[Boostie]

My only advice is be prepared to cut off the wings and or legs. The last big bird I smoked halfway through I realized it was too late and the wings were absolutely wrecked and couldn't even eat them.

Thanks for the advice, I wasnt too happy with how they are just kinda laying off to the side. I was thinking of tying them up or putting a tooth pick to pun them but I dont know if it would affect cooking. I will have to check them with the thermometer as the bird cooks.

 

[DEEZUZ]

I toothpicked mine and still they are just their own. I've seen you can foil them too but never tried

 

[strtcar]

Since it was slightly warmer decided to make smash burgers. Turned out excellent, definitely my favorite lately.

 

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[DEEZUZ]

Man I really need to man up and buy a grill

 

[Thirdgen89GTA]

I hate visiting this thread. I'm hungry now.

 

[SirMarco]

Tomorrow I'm doing a big breakfast before we all head to the Norge Ski Jump Festival. I'm for sure going to get my money's worth out of this Blackstone.

Breakfast Tacos
Bacons
Hashbrown
Pancakes

 

[SpeedSpeak2me]

I hate visiting this thread. I'm hungry now.

It is lunchtime....so, sushi!

 

[Boostie]

Well my MES 30 seemed to have died this morning while smoking the turkey. Transferred it to the oven to get the job done. Currently it’s resting but looks amazing

 

[Flyn]

Each time you make one, the experience makes the next one better.

Wings can be folded underneath the birds to protect them. You can also foil cap legs or breasts if they start getting too brown. Make sure to measure your temps in multiple locations because undercooked birds can lead to a couple of not fun days. If you see any red "juice", get the bird back on the grill/oven.

 

[SleeperLS]

How many hours did the turkey get before the oven?

 

[MEATeorite]

Been on a hard red chimichurri sauce kick lately. I've fine tuned my sauce to be light on red wine vinegar (hence the brighter color) and heavier on lemon juice, fresh garlic, and chillies. More punch and bite to it. That and roasted red pepper makes a really wonderful flavor. Great on a tri tip.

 

[Boostie]

How many hours did the turkey get before the oven?

Sadly was only like 30 minutes. I didnt get really any smoke flavor. I dont know what happened but the unit would not turn on with the power button or remote. I tried it tonight and it turned on. I am assuming water from the snow got somewhere it shouldn't have.