How to Smoke a Turkey for Thanksgiving

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  • @MadScientistBBQ
    @MadScientistBBQ  3 роки тому +148

    For all those who are talking about the temp you see on the thermapen: that shot was just supposed to show that I was checking temperature. The probe was only about 1/2” deep so it was much hotter than the lowest temp. Probing to the middle of the breast, the temp was 164° when it was removed.

    • @michaelchenevert3363
      @michaelchenevert3363 3 роки тому +4

      Hi Jeremy, what type of wood did you use? Would you recommend a chunk of cherry wood mix in to get the deeper patina on the turkey?

    • @JayGarcia303
      @JayGarcia303 3 роки тому +5

      @@michaelchenevert3363 Most would recommend apple

    • @ocrun6765
      @ocrun6765 3 роки тому +3

      Almost as good as your Waygu hamburger video. I like to pull my turkey at 197F too (usually say: "nailed it" like Raichlan because editing isn't fake) and then let it come up to temp that last 10 or 20 degrees wrapped in towels inside a Styrofoam ice chest (the towels help absorb all those juices and you can wring them out over the potatoes later). Did you also brine it but not include that footage? When you let it rest did you wrap it or just leave it sitting on the counter for 30 minutes?

    • @chuock
      @chuock 3 роки тому

      I'll recant my statement.. Nice work, again!

    • @SonicBoomC98
      @SonicBoomC98 3 роки тому

      Same method for bone-in breast?

  • @matthewfunk6658
    @matthewfunk6658 3 роки тому +116

    Man, I've watched a lot of turkey vids and this one is the best.
    1. Simple clear instruction
    2. Pleasing setting/lighting

    • @enriqueparedespinel1694
      @enriqueparedespinel1694 3 роки тому +6

      I started BBQ hobby with my brother in January, we lucky found Jeremy's channel and we have learned the most out of him than all the other channels. Even Jeremy might say that Frankling is a BBQ genius but Mad scientist BBQ is the best channel to learn how to BBQ right. Thanks a lot Jeremy.
      PS, would have been really cool if Randy had appeared in the hunting trip.

  • @auroramike71
    @auroramike71 3 роки тому +14

    I appreciate the "why" as much as the "how", thank you.

  • @suckfuldodger
    @suckfuldodger Рік тому +1

    Kia Ora, I did your turkey recipe this year. I've been threatening my family with a turkey experiment for 4 years and they've always been very very anti. I got into smoking meat about around 7 years ago and usually do something ornate for Christmas. Your recipe worked out amazingly, it was so tender, perfect flavours with the chipotle. Didn't use adobo as it's very very expensive here in New Zealand. Used chilli and cayenne instead. My brother-in-law, who was the most negative about turkey, let out an involuntary grunt of pleasure upon his first bite. He had seconds and thirds, everyone loved it and several people said it was the best turkey they'd ever had. So, thank you very much.

  • @rickzurlo3480
    @rickzurlo3480 3 роки тому +3

    Just got into the smoking game. Bought my first cheap chargriller off set smoker about a month ago and have used it every weekend since, honing my skills. I found your videos, which have helped me tremendously. Did a brisket last week after your videos gave me the confidence to say "I can do that". It came out, ok.
    Anyway this is pretty much the video i have been waiting for, in terms of production and editing. Your videos are super educational, but now with the close ups, good lighting, and clearly an upgrade in equipment, it is that much more enjoyable to watch. Thanks, and keep them coming. *cough* tri-tip next

  • @Bajodie5
    @Bajodie5 3 роки тому +6

    I want to thank you for making these videos. I’ve recently picked up this great hobby as a fellow Meat market owner I CANNOT STOP smoking meats every weekend thanks to you brother.

  • @TheMusicscotty
    @TheMusicscotty 2 роки тому +26

    This is honestly one of the best cooking channels on YT. I watch them all now. Learning a lot. He's like Alton Brown. Tells you the why and the science. Love it.

  • @wardad5628
    @wardad5628 3 роки тому +9

    Loved the song "Precious Jesus Hold My Hand" hard to beat good ole Gospel bluegrass

  • @ricksanders2687
    @ricksanders2687 2 роки тому +5

    Always love you videos because they’re well thought out. Lots of good information that’s simple to follow. I would appreciate a little more detail on how to make the herb butter you poured on at the last. What a great hack(trick)! I could use the details because that’s what I’m doing next turkey! I don’t want to mess the finishing touch up.

  • @khedger89
    @khedger89 3 роки тому +6

    I love all your content brother. Your cooks are so simple with the salt and pepper and look amazing! I’ve learned a ton from your page!

  • @mooneysonthemove283
    @mooneysonthemove283 3 роки тому

    You have great teaching skills and your bbq skills are obviously phenomenal. Been sharing your videos, lately, with smoking newbies I know. I could watch your videos all day.

  • @jpwilliams6926
    @jpwilliams6926 Рік тому +1

    Amazed at how fast you get it done. I've done this for years and it takes all night for me most of the time (of course that includes the initial fire building, etc), often times we do a 20lb bird.
    Your videos have really helped my son and I up our game. Keep up the good work..

  • @stephenhass
    @stephenhass 3 роки тому +3

    you are the GOAT at bbq vids. No one does it better!! keep doing what you love and thanks for sharing it with us

  • @craigchatterton4164
    @craigchatterton4164 Рік тому +2

    Just did our first smoked turkey ever on our Traeger this year. We followed your instructions to a T. The BEST turkey we've ever had! Wow, very impressed (I'm writing as I'm eating lol). Thank you for the excellent instructions.

  • @davepenn9181
    @davepenn9181 3 роки тому +6

    I do mine pretty much the same, but I brine them first. It makes for a really moist bird that cooks a bit faster. And I put a couple of sprigs of rosemary or sage in the cavity.

  • @codydavis3698
    @codydavis3698 3 роки тому +2

    Cannot wait to attempt this on my Reverse flow I built! Thanks for all your tips!

  • @7633J
    @7633J 3 роки тому +1

    Great job. Simple instructions and the turkey looks great!

  • @johnrecchia8731
    @johnrecchia8731 3 роки тому

    Perfect in its simplicity. Thanks for the video. Happy Thanksgiving.

  • @melissacomer8404
    @melissacomer8404 2 роки тому

    Going to smoke a turkey this weekend. Very informative and concise. Learned some new techniques. Had a sale turkey from the holidays and decided to do Thanksgiving in May.

  • @derekjones4086
    @derekjones4086 6 місяців тому +1

    So I followed your recipe to the tee, and made the best turkey I’ve ever had. Thank you so much!

  • @dalerandall3160
    @dalerandall3160 3 роки тому +1

    Awesome video! Thank you so much! Smoking one for the first time for my family this year

  • @redbeardseasonings4657
    @redbeardseasonings4657 3 роки тому

    Great Video Jeremy! Happy Thanksgiving

  • @Chris-wp3ew
    @Chris-wp3ew 3 роки тому

    Looks great... Happy Holidays

  • @erikdahl3171
    @erikdahl3171 Рік тому

    Finally got clearance to smoke the turkey this year. I smoke the prime rib every year for Christmas but everyone seems to be against me smoking the turkey. I do make a great one in the oven, but have made some awesome turkey breasts on the smoker as well. Thanks for the video. Will go traditional on my seasoning and brine, just to make sure no one is taken off guard.

  • @jmax5105
    @jmax5105 3 роки тому

    Thanks for sharing. Loved the video and the ideas!

  • @allentracy5794
    @allentracy5794 Рік тому

    Great video, love the herb butter idea. I've had great results dry brining ahead of time.

  • @shamrocks521
    @shamrocks521 2 роки тому

    Second year in a row making it this way, thanks for the quality content!

  • @wippdriver1
    @wippdriver1 3 роки тому

    Great Job! Thank you very much for the smoker and injection tips! Game changer!!! HAPPY Thanksgiving!

  • @jabird212
    @jabird212 2 роки тому

    Thank you for this video. You are my go to for bbq tips and tricks.

  • @joeclark7082
    @joeclark7082 2 роки тому

    Yoder, so many of my cooks have been instructed by your vids. dude, keep killing it!!

  • @kee7678
    @kee7678 2 роки тому

    Excellent video man!!! Great job. This is why I follow you. I'm doing this for Thanksgiving this year.

  • @melvalongoria1762
    @melvalongoria1762 2 роки тому

    I love your videos. I get awesome ribs because of your teachings and my love for bbq and now smoking. I love to bbq and smoke...going to smoke a Turkey this Thanksgiving...

  • @rookiedriver6770
    @rookiedriver6770 6 місяців тому

    I come back to this video every thanksgiving 😂

  • @1ronhall
    @1ronhall 2 роки тому +14

    Jeremy, just watched your Thanksgiving turkey video (2020) again, and you do a fantastic job articulating the finer points to get the desired bbq results. I will follow your techniques for our 2021 bird! All the very best to you, Sir!!

  • @kollakolla
    @kollakolla 3 роки тому +1

    Videos lookin great lately man! Would love to see you do another brisket cook sometime soon!

  • @gosman949
    @gosman949 2 роки тому +2

    Here we go again. One year later and good to review for 2021 Thanksgiving.

  • @Beerjunkieguy
    @Beerjunkieguy 3 роки тому

    Your video was very helpful-thanks very much!

  • @lozanorp
    @lozanorp 10 місяців тому

    Thanks for all you do. Tried this and it was the best turkey I've ever had.

  • @basilchisholm1134
    @basilchisholm1134 3 роки тому +6

    I love that you cut the chit chat and stay on message. When I’m trying to catch every detail the other is a distraction. Good job!

  • @TheJmanuelsj
    @TheJmanuelsj 3 роки тому

    Thanks for the tips!

  • @tonytsquared5576
    @tonytsquared5576 Рік тому

    I know this is 2 years old but I needed a refresher. Like riding my motorcycle I take a motorcycle safety course every three or four years to get me back in line with good practices.
    I am not a chipotle fan. I do a herbed brine soaking 1 hour per pound. I like smaller birds about 12 to 14 pounds. I only inject butter and put a stick inside the cavity during the smoking process. I will separate the skin from the breast and put a rosemary butter on one side and a sage butter on the other. I salt and white pepper the outside of the bird after it has been patted dry. I also cook at 220 on an offset smoker. I use hickory or Apple wood. If I use apple the turkey is also stuffed with apple wedges that are coated in cinnamon. The cinnamon has little to no affect to the turkey.

  • @manolocalifas6488
    @manolocalifas6488 Рік тому

    thanks, just what i needed to know!!! Appreciate your show!

  • @almartiniii1541
    @almartiniii1541 2 роки тому

    Love your channel. Hope you have a great turkey day. Any tips for us campers that have to go the trashcan/ bullet smoker rout?

  • @davemurie5243
    @davemurie5243 11 місяців тому

    Congratulations on a successful cook. Thanks for explaining things well.

  • @JoaquinChea
    @JoaquinChea 3 роки тому

    The Turkey looked amazing, I hope someday to give that a try with your method, thanks

  • @reessaathoff4181
    @reessaathoff4181 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks Jeremy! Never cooked a turkey before, but all my family said it was literally the best turkey they've ever had!

  • @anakinsol
    @anakinsol Рік тому

    Trying this next week. Thanks for the video.

  • @haroldskeete8754
    @haroldskeete8754 Рік тому

    I smoked two turkeys for Thanksgiving using this method. I used different seasoning, but they still stole the show! My family destroyed them! Great taste, crispy skin! I will say, though, if I had to do it over again, I would take them out a little sooner. I used a pellet smoker, and like you said, they cooked faster. A little faster than I expected that said, everyone loved it! The butter on the breast was a great tip! Thanks!

  • @jcquan17
    @jcquan17 2 роки тому +9

    I had to come back to drop some praise. I tried pretty much exactly this for Thanksgiving this year and it came out amazing! The only thing I added was brining overnight. Thank you so much for your great and informative videos!

    • @ucfkid67
      @ucfkid67 2 роки тому

      What temps did you pull it? Does it matter what temp for white meat vs dark meat?

    • @jcquan17
      @jcquan17 2 роки тому +1

      @@ucfkid67 sorry for the late reply. The breast was right at 161°F. The thighs were at 180°F. The temps do matter. The thighs will naturally cook faster but they have more moisture. So we have to mainly go by the breast. We don't want to undercook the breast so 160°F is the minimum.

    • @goldninja5923
      @goldninja5923 Рік тому

      Since you brined it overnight, did you still salt it before putting on the smoker?

  • @thefishingprincess7720
    @thefishingprincess7720 3 роки тому +3

    Once again amazing video! Thank you for all the tips and explanations.. question.. what brand knives do you use? They look amazing.

  • @timothyferguson3014
    @timothyferguson3014 Рік тому +1

    I needed that tip when you said cut out the whole Brest first and then cut the other way against the grain. I definitely agree that cutting the old traditional way messes up the integrity of the breast.

  • @MysterENigma
    @MysterENigma 2 роки тому

    Cooking is an art. You, sir, are an artiste!

  • @kyrbjorgum4683
    @kyrbjorgum4683 Рік тому +1

    Hey Jeremy, not sure if it was mentioned already, but you can french your turkey too with the herb butter before smoking in addition to injecting. Then you still get the herb butter against the meat without burning your herbs while cooking.

  • @denverbroncos9612
    @denverbroncos9612 2 роки тому

    Awesome, looks fantastic

  • @coop8849
    @coop8849 3 роки тому

    I did the same came out perfect thanks! Oh i switched the salt with seasoning salt for the run and added some Newmans garlic/parmigian dressing for the injection was kiler

  • @choppedjunk
    @choppedjunk 3 роки тому

    Fantastic video Sir!

  • @scottflynn5644
    @scottflynn5644 3 роки тому +2

    Awesome job, brother 👏
    Can't wait to cook my, thank you !
    Scott from Kentucky!

  • @jackboyne300
    @jackboyne300 2 роки тому

    Another great video....keep educating the masses (including me)!!

  • @Zeke-bt1iy
    @Zeke-bt1iy Рік тому

    I'm trying your recipe the first Saturday in November, on my pellet smoker, Thank you.

  • @estevancamargo8107
    @estevancamargo8107 3 роки тому

    Happy Thanksgiving from.my family to yours

  • @ralphclark460
    @ralphclark460 Рік тому

    I have the apron and absolutely love it!

  • @openureyes929
    @openureyes929 3 роки тому

    You are my go to guy for smokin anything!!

  • @backyardq1850
    @backyardq1850 3 роки тому +5

    So by now I have seen 1 billion turkey videos in the ps t week. That in mind you did not bore me. I loved how you kept it simple in a way that I may actually be able to replicate.

    • @lanfordmims5080
      @lanfordmims5080 2 роки тому +2

      Sorry Jeremy I somehow missed your injection mixture. Could you repost?

  • @genoortega4686
    @genoortega4686 2 роки тому

    Enjoy your videos and I am doing my Turkey just like that! Thanks

  • @victorautumnarroyoforrest3480
    @victorautumnarroyoforrest3480 2 роки тому

    Best Smoked Turkey I ever cooked!!!
    Thank you so much Jeremy you are the goat!!!

  • @petethehandyman9185
    @petethehandyman9185 2 роки тому

    Awesome cook!

  • @Tradbow85
    @Tradbow85 2 роки тому +6

    Can completely relate to the yes when you tasted the turkey. For me it's less of an oh that taste good and more of a yes I put in them time and didn't screw up lol

  • @Camrynsophia
    @Camrynsophia 2 роки тому

    Luv you videos man!! The pork butt video was fantastic, now time to try my 1st smoked turkey for my family, keep up the great work!! Now just gotta get me one of those great lookin aprons!

  • @godsboymanny554
    @godsboymanny554 3 роки тому

    Happy Thanksgiving too you!

  • @kentrodriguez6756
    @kentrodriguez6756 3 роки тому +48

    Your video quality has gotten 1million times better bro!

    • @Heisenbrewer
      @Heisenbrewer 3 роки тому +3

      Agreed, his video quality was alway decent but these latest videos are top notch!!

    • @barrythehatchet1380
      @barrythehatchet1380 2 роки тому +1

      I really like how he tells us to adjust temperature lower on the smaller grills. Too many Tubers want us to smoke at high temp. It kills me. Smoking has to be low temp...

  • @waynepraytor7807
    @waynepraytor7807 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks! I'm smoking the first turkey 🦃 for Thanksgiving.

  • @psilix
    @psilix 2 роки тому

    Looks great I'll be trying it your way soon

  • @jonathanchavis8114
    @jonathanchavis8114 3 роки тому +4

    First off, love all your videos. Very informative and great information. Had a question, what was the name of that injector you were using?

  • @raulsarmiento7326
    @raulsarmiento7326 Рік тому

    This video is what I needed - always wanted to smoke a turkey, thank you

  • @larrymaloney8398
    @larrymaloney8398 2 роки тому

    Thank you for this!

  • @Kevin-gf5dh
    @Kevin-gf5dh 2 роки тому

    I like the butter idea 💡

  • @matthewd8442
    @matthewd8442 2 роки тому +9

    I like to brine with herbs in the brine. Turned out great at thanksgiving. Didn’t need injecting and didn’t need herb butter. I would like to try this method as brining is kind of a pain.

  • @philjanuszewski
    @philjanuszewski Рік тому

    Super helpful. Thanks.

  • @ericstanish7679
    @ericstanish7679 2 роки тому

    Looks amazing

  • @charlesmoore5840
    @charlesmoore5840 7 місяців тому

    Thank you again great job will be cooking on my big 30yr old cooker this thanksgiving

  • @michaelhenderson6312
    @michaelhenderson6312 Рік тому

    Thank you so much. That was awesome.

  • @landonostermayer6547
    @landonostermayer6547 Рік тому

    Your videos adds the best!!

  • @ryantheentrepreneur4040
    @ryantheentrepreneur4040 3 роки тому

    Great video!

  • @ralphclark460
    @ralphclark460 2 роки тому

    I own one of the aprons and I love it. Well worth the money, saves shirts, and is comfortable to wear.

  • @jimwortham8634
    @jimwortham8634 3 роки тому

    Thanks for video I love smoked turkey sure you help me quite a bit

  • @terrencelehr4345
    @terrencelehr4345 3 роки тому

    I see someone’s been working on his videography skills. Very nice and great looking turkey! 👍

  • @johnfreeman2686
    @johnfreeman2686 2 роки тому

    Love that Bonavita in the background. High quality drip brewer for a high quality content maker. Not surprised 🙌

  • @tjbyrd1130
    @tjbyrd1130 3 роки тому

    One if the few channels that actually uses an offset. Great stuff. Not hating on pellet smokers but you can’t beat an offset

  • @micdogg187
    @micdogg187 3 роки тому

    Great quality video.

  • @paulwilkerson7586
    @paulwilkerson7586 2 роки тому +1

    If you have an infra red fryer one of the best turkey's I've ever smoked (and the only way I've cooked them since) was smoked for about 4 hours at 225 and then finished off in the fryer for about 45 mins (14-16lbs usually) absolutely bomb turkey. Super juicy.

  • @robertrichter7702
    @robertrichter7702 2 роки тому

    Looks Delicious! I may give it a try for Christmas 🎄 I have a smoker but not one near that nice

  • @isiahromero4530
    @isiahromero4530 3 роки тому

    Thank you so much very helpful

  • @rawyatt83
    @rawyatt83 2 роки тому

    This was great!

  • @yavealvarez8787
    @yavealvarez8787 3 роки тому +3

    Can you do a thanksgiving ham please!

  • @christophe4800
    @christophe4800 2 роки тому

    Oof, never done this. Will give it a shot soon! Awesome video

  • @ScottysBackYardBBQ
    @ScottysBackYardBBQ 3 роки тому

    great job

  • @BrosephRussell
    @BrosephRussell 3 роки тому +1

    Oh yeah that had me Drooling 🤤

  • @brianhartfield8385
    @brianhartfield8385 3 роки тому

    Absolutely love your informative style. I'm curious to know if you would consider putting the turkey in a brine and spatchcocking the bird (removing the backbone and flattening the bird). Thinking that since it works for roasting in the oven it could work well in the smoker.

  • @SenorBezi
    @SenorBezi Рік тому

    Third year in a row coming back for this video

  • @skwerlee
    @skwerlee 3 роки тому +9

    Awesome job man. I must say, ever since y'all relocated to Kentucky the production quality and content has increased quite a bit!!! Y'all must have a new camera too