I think I kept using chunks in this video but it gets a bit over smoked that way. Currently I use a few chunks at the start then switch to just pure charcoal
Have you never had smoked turkey or smoked anything? It may look dark, but it's not burned and I promise you, it's delicious. This is the only way we'll do our turkey! The only thing I do differently than this guy is around every hour or so, I'll inject my turkey all over with melted butter and towards the end, instead of glazing like this guy...I continue to butter the skin. Always so tender and delicious flavor. Then we make turkey enchilada casserole with the leftovers which is...unimaginably delicious and addictive, it's traditional in our home. Let me know if you'd like the recipe!
Ok, glad you said " anything you cook on O J is a challenge" . I love cooking on my O J , but you can always learn, from trial, error, others, and improve on technique, tastes. The journey makes the destination even more enjoyable 😊
How in the hell does foil keep the temp down cause I know anytime you put foil on anything it will cook faster. I think the foil method is bullshit man. Explain it to me better
You do such a great job of showing how its done on a normal smoker. Not a 5K huge pit master smoker. I aint made of money so a "cheap" smoker is my only option. I've been asked to smoke a turkey this year and I dont even have a smoker yet!! I did it last year on my grill and it worked great, but I'm getting a dang smoker. Oh I meant to ask what brand knives do you use? They look sick and I love it!
@@SmokeTrailsBBQ I was hoping to get a Char-griller offset but I cant afford one. So I'm hoping to go with a Dyna-Glo DGSS1382VCS. Don't got a lot of money so if I can't get one I'll just have to save up longer.
Man , I hope you get your smoker. You will love it. I have O J and constantly learning, and enjoying great food. Got it from lowes, at one time they seemed to be a shortage or on backorder.
@@g.choppa4448 I did get it!! She snuck and ordered it and wow!!! She bought it as my Christmas present.... even though its so she doesnt have to cook the turkey and make me do it. lol. I now have a Dyna-Glo wide offset.
Hello! We loved the video, what size smoker is it? We tried doing bbq in ours and didn’t fit 😅 we want to invest in this one but we are wondering in the size. TIA
Thank you for providing this video. I just got an offset smoker like yours and used it for the first time to smoke ribs and wings for Labor Day. I’ve been bitten by the smoke bug and want to smoke a Turkey for Thanksgiving. I originally wanted to smoke 2 small 14 lb turkeys but they only had 19 lb plus at the store. I bought a 23.5 lb turkey plus a whole turkey breast. They are both frozen and are thawing in the fridge right now. I will brine them. My question to you is, when should I start smoking the turkey for it to be ready for dinner at 5 p.m.? Thanks in advance.
How big was this bird? I am doing a 15lb one tomorrow, and all I'm seeing is 30min per lb...guessing yours was smaller? Should I still be looking at 45 minutes to check for breast/thigh temp alignment? Rotating/spritzing every 2 hours? And I guess I will wait til the last hour before glazing...
Love watching your videos. I just bought an OKJ Highland and have used many of your tips. Compared to my first cook, the recent ones have been so much better.
after 2 years is this still the best method or have you found a better way ? im tempted to try this but i saw your turkey spatchcock method today and i dont know what to pick lol
Looks like the smoke may have been dark and out of control. The smoke should be grayish or clear looking. These smokers are made to be ran with wood chunks. Otherwise nice turkey
Thanks Preston glad it helped. Keep that fire burning hot and clean with thin blue smoke. Also one thing I should have mentioned is you can cover the whole bird with foil if it's getting to dark for your taste.
Best video for smoking turkey I've come across yet.
Literally one of my favorite channels. Keep it up dude!
In the beginning you used chunks of apple to get the heat up. Do you continue to use chunks or you change to logs like when you smoke brisket?
I think I kept using chunks in this video but it gets a bit over smoked that way. Currently I use a few chunks at the start then switch to just pure charcoal
The foil coated frozen rag "armor" is genius.
Great video!!!
Great video by the way!
How many times did he repeat the name?? lol
Black skin?
Have you never had smoked turkey or smoked anything? It may look dark, but it's not burned and I promise you, it's delicious. This is the only way we'll do our turkey! The only thing I do differently than this guy is around every hour or so, I'll inject my turkey all over with melted butter and towards the end, instead of glazing like this guy...I continue to butter the skin. Always so tender and delicious flavor. Then we make turkey enchilada casserole with the leftovers which is...unimaginably delicious and addictive, it's traditional in our home. Let me know if you'd like the recipe!
kinda black. must of been the honey. i been doing turkeys in an offset for over 45 years never seen one towards the black side.
Ok, glad you said " anything you cook on O J is a challenge" . I love cooking on my O J , but you can always learn, from trial, error, others, and improve on technique, tastes. The journey makes the destination even more enjoyable 😊
Wouldn’t the foil in the beginning of the cook stop it from absorbing a lot of that smoke flavor?
What is a good wood to use in offset smokers. Is Cherry or Hickory good
Any hardwood. Whatever is local to you
Ok thanks. I have a guy that cuts and brings me a truck load of Hickory. Cherry. And oak. For 90.00
what exactly are you spritzing on the turkey? water?
Great video ! Thanks for the information ! The breast armor is awesome!
How in the hell does foil keep the temp down cause I know anytime you put foil on anything it will cook faster. I think the foil method is bullshit man. Explain it to me better
Fully sealed foil cooks faster, unsealed foil deflects heat
Thank you
You do such a great job of showing how its done on a normal smoker. Not a 5K huge pit master smoker. I aint made of money so a "cheap" smoker is my only option. I've been asked to smoke a turkey this year and I dont even have a smoker yet!! I did it last year on my grill and it worked great, but I'm getting a dang smoker. Oh I meant to ask what brand knives do you use? They look sick and I love it!
I use dalstrong knives now. Used to use edge of Belgravia. What kind of smoker are you getting?
@@SmokeTrailsBBQ I was hoping to get a Char-griller offset but I cant afford one. So I'm hoping to go with a Dyna-Glo DGSS1382VCS. Don't got a lot of money so if I can't get one I'll just have to save up longer.
Man , I hope you get your smoker. You will love it. I have O J and constantly learning, and enjoying great food. Got it from lowes, at one time they seemed to be a shortage or on backorder.
@@g.choppa4448 I did get it!! She snuck and ordered it and wow!!! She bought it as my Christmas present.... even though its so she doesnt have to cook the turkey and make me do it. lol. I now have a Dyna-Glo wide offset.
@@Oper8or 😂😂😂 congrats, hlad you got it !!! Enjoy 😄👍👍
Hello! We loved the video, what size smoker is it? We tried doing bbq in ours and didn’t fit 😅 we want to invest in this one but we are wondering in the size. TIA
It's a highland!
I think you missed an opportunity by now just calling it a breast plate
I will be doing this method for my thanksgiving turkey. Im using an old brinkmann cimmaron similar to old oklahoma joe.
Thank you, trying it tomorrow! My turkey is already brined and seasoned so NOW all I have to do is make my breast shield!
Did you try it?
your turkey shield is brilliant. Way to cook!
Gonna give this a try today for my Christmas bird! I think I'll try apple juice in the pan, why not since I'm also smoking over applewood
Thanks for showing a smoked bird on the Oklahoma Joe’s Highland.. looking to make my inaugural smoked bird the best I can this year
This turkey is to die for!! Thanks again
Thank you for providing this video. I just got an offset smoker like yours and used it for the first time to smoke ribs and wings for Labor Day. I’ve been bitten by the smoke bug and want to smoke a Turkey for Thanksgiving. I originally wanted to smoke 2 small 14 lb turkeys but they only had 19 lb plus at the store. I bought a 23.5 lb turkey plus a whole turkey breast. They are both frozen and are thawing in the fridge right now. I will brine them. My question to you is, when should I start smoking the turkey for it to be ready for dinner at 5 p.m.? Thanks in advance.
How big was this bird? I am doing a 15lb one tomorrow, and all I'm seeing is 30min per lb...guessing yours was smaller? Should I still be looking at 45 minutes to check for breast/thigh temp alignment? Rotating/spritzing every 2 hours? And I guess I will wait til the last hour before glazing...
Love watching your videos. I just bought an OKJ Highland and have used many of your tips. Compared to my first cook, the recent ones have been so much better.
I recommend using a charcoal basket. It was a game changer for me and my ok Joe's reverse flow
This is true on broad breasted turkey breeds. Heritage or wild birds cook differently
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Sitting in a chair with a banquet beer, !! Rite on man
What did you use to spritz it?
Tin foil ?🙃
I used your brisket recipe and it was amazing so I’m trying this 2 next I know it will be amazing thanks
Yes!
Would you be willing to share the recipe for the glaze you brushed on at the end?
So.... a frozen turkey jock strap.....
Yes, you should patent that description
after 2 years is this still the best method or have you found a better way ? im tempted to try this but i saw your turkey spatchcock method today and i dont know what to pick lol
Just do it! I am!
Looks like the smoke may have been dark and out of control. The smoke should be grayish or clear looking. These smokers are made to be ran with wood chunks. Otherwise nice turkey
I think next time I'll do pure charcoal
Nice trick! that's a reason to smoke a turkey, cant wait to try. Thanks
I say 245 degrees and use the torch at the end to crisp the skin
Instead of butter, use ghee or clarified butter.
That Turkey looked burnt to me. Haha
I’ve watched a ton of videos prepping for this thanksgivings turkey cook on my offset and this is the best one I’ve seen by far. Great job!👍🏻
Thanks Preston glad it helped. Keep that fire burning hot and clean with thin blue smoke. Also one thing I should have mentioned is you can cover the whole bird with foil if it's getting to dark for your taste.
This is the one I’m rolling with...fingers crossed
Where is grill gun code🤷♂️
Now what about an electric smoker as I don’t have a joe. Would you say the same concept?
Never tried it but pretty much. The difference is the heat comes from below on an electric.
“Shevy” Chase, nice
What did you spritz it with
"Not the band".......lmao
Shevy? Ch-evy that is all.
Wow
I was curious what size turkey you used?
I think 10 or 12
spatchcock it.