Don't Cook a Whole Turkey For Thanksgiving. Here's Why.

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  • @MadScientistBBQ
    @MadScientistBBQ  Місяць тому +4

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    • @jamesjacks9169
      @jamesjacks9169 Місяць тому

      Jocko may be a no-nonsense type of man. But is he still using synthetic vitamins in his products?

  • @nikeboy5525
    @nikeboy5525 Місяць тому +299

    You posting this less than 24 hours before Thanksgiving is diabolical

  • @Onewheelup03
    @Onewheelup03 Місяць тому +68

    I’m so glade you posted this the day before thanksgiving so I can finally use my Time Machine for the first time since I got it

    • @Fork-And-Embers
      @Fork-And-Embers 17 днів тому

      hahaha sometimes editing takes time. This was funny though

  • @NikMartin-I-am
    @NikMartin-I-am Місяць тому +28

    I switched to whole breast about 5-6 years ago and you're 100% correct. Much less stressful and a better finished product.

    • @johnvrabec9747
      @johnvrabec9747 Місяць тому

      We do a breast and 2 thighs for me and my wife. Comes out great and way less waste.

    • @nickma71
      @nickma71 27 днів тому +1

      You’re cooking it wrong. See Chef Jean Pierre and his turkey video.

  • @SinisterMD
    @SinisterMD 25 днів тому +3

    I did something similar though had to smoke a week in advance. Vacuum sealed them in the butter/juice mixture and froze. Thawed with sous vide at 140 for about 60-90 minutes. Absolutely perfect. This method works very well. Apparently I'm now in charge of Thanksgiving turkey from now on, according to my family.

  • @907jl
    @907jl Місяць тому +8

    Looks great! Doing a whole bird here. It's already been brined, parted out( skin on ), and is air drying in the fridge overnight. The bones & giblets are in the smoker now, and then will go in the pot today, so the stock will be ready tomorrow. Happy Thanksgiving!

  • @VincentVader
    @VincentVader Місяць тому +49

    My whole smoked turkey is NEVER dry, and I've done them for 25 years.

    • @claytonfete8721
      @claytonfete8721 Місяць тому

      What do you cook on?

    • @JoshBabin
      @JoshBabin Місяць тому +6

      Water pans, tent later in cook, slather with butter. Also... WET BRINE IT THE NIGHT BEFORE!

    • @Easy_Skanking
      @Easy_Skanking Місяць тому +4

      Same here. My turkeys are super juicy. I brine for 48 hrs, then 24 hrs dry in fridge, smoked whole on my Webber Kettle.
      I pull the bird with white meat at 150F and it carries over to 165F. It's fantastic!

    • @taccosnachos
      @taccosnachos Місяць тому

      I wonder if your 25 years of experience has something to do with it 😂

    • @katzsteel
      @katzsteel Місяць тому +11

      Everyone is just being nice. “Yes, nice and juicy”, chew, choke, lots of gravy. 😂

  • @alandye4654
    @alandye4654 Місяць тому +4

    I inject my turkey breast with Tony Chacheres butter and then coat with his seasoning.
    Been doing this way for years. Our Favorite way to smoke turkey!

    • @larrycampbell6133
      @larrycampbell6133 Місяць тому

      I use the same injector and seasoning; but I like to do my turkey in an oil-less fryer. The skin comes out fantastic and crispy! And no oil needed!

  • @mwalloch
    @mwalloch 16 днів тому +1

    If I’m refinishing an old quarter-inch offset, should I use any paint or just season it somehow? Any recommended products?

  • @Hawkeye23456
    @Hawkeye23456 Місяць тому +1

    Chud table!! I really like the design and simplicity for an outdoor cooking area

  • @matthewstaton9197
    @matthewstaton9197 29 днів тому

    These videos are always great but this one is so fun! I used the most recent previous video - injected and smoked a whole turkey which did turn out well. This looks really good, though, and we'll try to take it easy on Grandma!

  • @hazardousmatt4829
    @hazardousmatt4829 Місяць тому +1

    So Jeremy, I took your advice on your previous video about beef bouillon powder and tested chicken bouillon powder on smoked chicken. OMG! At this moment I'm smoking turkey breast like this video with salt, pepper, and chicken bouillon powder.

  • @joeycerelli
    @joeycerelli Місяць тому +1

    I smoked a whole turkey last weekend. Pre-brined with Lowry's, pepper right before going on the pit then smoked at 250 with oak and cherry wood. Then i wrapped the whole thing with chipotle pepper compound butter, breast side down. Amazing turkey.

  • @russstobbe8263
    @russstobbe8263 28 днів тому

    I love these videos! They make me think of how to adjust mine. 😊

  • @loganc1839
    @loganc1839 Місяць тому

    Just purchased my solution last night! Super stoked to start smoking :)

  • @jhosoi808
    @jhosoi808 28 днів тому

    Your correct!! If you say “ don’t spill” 3 times it always works- as a chef I say it professionally too 😁😁😁

  • @EJ_7715
    @EJ_7715 Місяць тому +5

    Nah bro, you already showed how to smoke a whole turkey so that's what i do and it's always great

  • @meangene8437
    @meangene8437 Місяць тому

    Great job, I cook these things all the time and they turn out great, in fact I'm cooking 2 tomorrow morning(thanks giving day) but the honey idea is FIRE, doing that tomorrow.
    Thanks from corpus christi, texas

  • @smorrow0816
    @smorrow0816 Місяць тому

    I love your head, bob every time you take a sample bite of something.
    I’ve watched tons of your videos and you do it every single time. I think that’s your trademark
    Keep the videos coming you do a great job!

  • @mgreene1409
    @mgreene1409 Місяць тому +2

    I'm currently imagining adding some cornstarch slurry or perhaps a light roux to those drippings. 😋

  • @deanvistnes6704
    @deanvistnes6704 Місяць тому

    Thanks J great video putting my turkey breast and full bird on in the AM!

  • @brendakrieger7000
    @brendakrieger7000 Місяць тому

    I have that same exact bowl! I use it for my popcorn habit🥣🍿 Thanks for the advice! Happy Thanksgiving🦃🍽🍾🍷🥧

  • @queeky00
    @queeky00 29 днів тому +1

    I have never overcooked dark meat. I always pull at 160 degrees based on a temp probe in each breast. The oil and bone moisture protects the dark because they're legs/wings.

  • @Smoke_N_EmbersBBQ
    @Smoke_N_EmbersBBQ 24 дні тому

    @MadScientistBBQ great job Jetemy and Erica.

  • @prestonhill9320
    @prestonhill9320 Місяць тому +20

    Instead of cutting off those thin bits fold them under the breast when you shape them on the smoker. They won’t be dry. This is our first year in business and I have cooked a total of 300lbs of these turkey breast this year for my customers not one dry piece yet I don’t trim anything. Also I’ve found turkey breast shrinks about 1/3rd during the cooking process I cook at 275*. lower temps will yield more less shrinkage but takes for ever for it to cook. I don’t wrap my breast until time to rest. Also when probing for temp use the same hole if possible. The skin forms a barrier and as soon as you poke it juice will literally squirt out and continue to drain during the cook so less holes the better.

    • @Kirbysbbqtx
      @Kirbysbbqtx Місяць тому +1

      You are 100% correct did 300lbs last week and the only thing I didn’t was remove the skin, no other trimming needed. As you said fold it under the turkey makes it look taller and gives you more product.

    • @robertjason6885
      @robertjason6885 Місяць тому

      Yeah, I was one who raised eyebrows at the insane amount.. and cost.. of the butter in your chicken breast cook.

  • @ryanwimberly8876
    @ryanwimberly8876 Місяць тому

    I love you Jeremy but I need to upload a video on my channel and show you how easy I can make a turkey.. and I believe anyone can do it too! Love you mad scientist!

  • @JrSVT
    @JrSVT Місяць тому

    I'm more of a traditional, whole bird kind of guy. However, with my BBQ and grilling back ground, I've found that my FAVORITE way to cook a turkey is to throw it on the rotisserie. My Weber Kettle rotisserie ring and motor have really gotten a workout the past few years. The flavor is fenomenal!!! Some of the friends that I've had over for Thanksgiving have said that it's the best turkey they've ever had.

  • @jonandrews6299
    @jonandrews6299 Місяць тому

    Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!

  • @ITSNAIMAD
    @ITSNAIMAD Місяць тому

    Cooking my turkey the same way I do a chicken. Compound butter under the skin. A light layer of mayo as a binder. Season well. Cook at 225 for the first hour then at 350 until finished. Juicy and crispy

  • @cullenmastin912
    @cullenmastin912 29 днів тому

    Bro! Getting after that MOLK! Love it.

  • @Dr.Sortospino
    @Dr.Sortospino Місяць тому

    5 years that I smoke the spatchcock turkey and it is never dry:)
    145 is a good temp for sous vide.
    155 I agree with you is better for bbq

  • @jlhobby3
    @jlhobby3 Місяць тому

    great vid following some tips tomorrow

  • @Shadoweyed09
    @Shadoweyed09 Місяць тому

    Lovely cook. As a note, the temperatures recommended are a 2 part equation. 1. Restaurant/ Government standard are to account for any ill effect not happening (taking all into account, compromised immune systems, elderly, etc.) as you understand the animal, it will be less of a crutch. 2. You nailed it on the head with proper resting, you don't want to see on the cook surface, the right temperature, let is rest up to the right temperature.

  • @ryanstrickland2989
    @ryanstrickland2989 Місяць тому

    Happy Thanksgiving!

  • @RobSchellinger
    @RobSchellinger 29 днів тому

    I love orange blossom honey. Wonder how that would go.

  • @turnertruckandtractor
    @turnertruckandtractor Місяць тому

    Happy Thanksgiving Jeremy and all.

  • @johnknapp6328
    @johnknapp6328 29 днів тому

    Great Video product looks Good. I wanted to try breast but they were sold out, I can't pass on cheap turkey prices. My question is would you brine a butterball turkey. I want to dry brining my next turkey cook.

  • @WEALRO
    @WEALRO Місяць тому +11

    Way to go posting this the day before Thanksgiving dude😅 I'm pretty sure everybody's already got their bird ready for the morning 👌

    • @larrycampbell6133
      @larrycampbell6133 Місяць тому

      lol - I wish he had posted it like a week ago so I could plan to pick up anything I’m missing…. Too late now lol

    • @samellison7985
      @samellison7985 26 днів тому

      You’re gay

  • @sethhill5689
    @sethhill5689 29 днів тому

    My mother-in-law gets these for the holidays and I have been marinating and smoking them for several years now.

  • @arfcomEd
    @arfcomEd 23 дні тому

    What would you recommend for long-term holding? Got a food truck and usually want everything in the warmer and hr before heading out. will turkey get dried out if it's in an electric warmer at 145 for 3-4 hours? Do i need to pull it out at 140 internal temp to carry over to 155 when ready to slice?

  • @donscott6431
    @donscott6431 Місяць тому

    I smoke whole turkeys. I inject with an herb brine (including chamomile) and make a seasoned butter which I carefully pack between the skin and the meat. I make a foil boat which I make sure is tightly sealed half way up the turkey. This keeps the “bitter” smoke out of the juices. And yes I do make gravy from the juices.

  • @jakeboss2653
    @jakeboss2653 29 днів тому

    if there's any left overs (which i doubt) you could vacuum seal it in with all those butter and honey juices, then sous vide it for future meals. That's definitely my plan for leftovers

  • @pacman_17
    @pacman_17 Місяць тому

    Nice to see something different rather than yet another smoked whole turkey video.

  • @gongsu
    @gongsu Місяць тому

    I respect the amount of Molk you keep lol I love that stuff too

  • @stevecagle2317
    @stevecagle2317 Місяць тому

    In my Midwest city no regular groceries stock boneless turkey breast. My local butcher sells pasture raised whole turkeys, heritage turkeys and they do sell dark and white meat parts as well as ordering smoked and deep fried turkeys - for beaucoup bucks$$$
    It's possible to find unbrined turkey in more exclusive groceries also for a premium price.
    So, when I make Thanksgiving for just the two of us, I buy a frozen whole breast and debone it myself - it ain't that hard! Plus, I have the bone to roast with aromatics and make stock.
    This year the weather is too snotty to cook outside. So, I tied the breast halves with twine big end to thin end and I'll roast it slow in the oven then blast it with high heat to crisp the skin.
    Your recipe for smoking is great for a large bird breast and you can debone it yourself.

  • @hoobear78
    @hoobear78 Місяць тому

    I have been doing the boneless turnkey breast for a few years now. I can get the ones that aren't brined from the grocery store. I have never trimmed one up like you did. I season it and then tuck the edges under so I have more of a bubble shaped turkey. As it cooks it will shrink and those edges become set to the shape. So when you cut it you don't have little pieces falling off. This way you get to use the whole breast without worrying the edges will over cook.

  • @SimplisticsBBQ
    @SimplisticsBBQ Місяць тому

    So cruel Jeremy, day before thanksgiving. 😂😂😂😂😂😂 but great video brother.

  • @williamhoodtn
    @williamhoodtn 28 днів тому

    Great stuff. I noticed you didn't let the meat rest the recommended 10 minutes or so in the foil w/butter & honey mixture. How come?

  • @JohnDoe0421
    @JohnDoe0421 24 дні тому

    Hey Jeremy. Question. I’m wanting to buy a pellet smoker but not sure what is the best to get.
    I don’t want a BGE or a WSM, PBC and or nothing Bullet or Egg.
    I’m between Traeger, Recteq, Yoder or Woodwind pro. I’m just not sure what to get.

  • @davegutshall8117
    @davegutshall8117 Місяць тому

    Looks incredible! Quick question - No rest needed for the meat?

  • @garyvaughn2876
    @garyvaughn2876 29 днів тому

    There is not one of your videos that i do not absolutely love and i always learn something. My son is jst getting started smoking meats and i get to pass along what i have learned from you.

  • @mcos5532
    @mcos5532 Місяць тому

    Happy Thanksgiving.

  • @CJoshuaJimenez
    @CJoshuaJimenez 29 днів тому

    That fridge full of Jocko is beautiful

  • @uzis79
    @uzis79 21 день тому

    what will happen if you use humidifier in front of air intake in offset?

  • @David-burrito
    @David-burrito Місяць тому

    That bird looked beautiful from the moment you set it into the smoker. So many Keyboard Cooks in the comments, gosh. "Excuse me, what was the name of your channel?". Thanks for the video.

  • @TheSteelPhantom
    @TheSteelPhantom Місяць тому +3

    You forgot the link to the food safety temps/time, just fyi. :) Turkey looks awesome though!

    • @ericayoder2436
      @ericayoder2436 Місяць тому +3

      My bad, thanks for noting that! Fixed.

  • @martynsharp5936
    @martynsharp5936 Місяць тому +1

    Did you let it rest before slicing? If so, how long?

    • @BrosGrimPunk
      @BrosGrimPunk 27 днів тому

      He literally pulls it off the pit and cuts it.

  • @julianneedsblood7091
    @julianneedsblood7091 Місяць тому

    Wake up and start cooking! ❤

  • @garryhammond3117
    @garryhammond3117 Місяць тому

    The turkey looks juicy-awesome. - That gov't temperature chart is so outdated... Happy Thanksgiving! - Cheers!

  • @buffysheffield1328
    @buffysheffield1328 Місяць тому

    No worries, I’m bringing my Yankee spiral sliced ham. It’s all I’m really allowed to bring, and frankly I had to insist. I wasn’t brought up to just sit back and do nothing while someone else did everything. Unfortunately all of my efforts to help were with a no thanks, it’s covered.
    So, I made the one thing I knew I was good at and sorely missed. The closest thing I could get to make the Yankee ham that I grew up with, but the spiral sliced, everything done just needs to be reheated.
    I only have to thaw it, drop it into a pan, cut side down. Drench it with 2 cups light brown sugar and maybe 3 ounces of (careful not to add too much, seriously let the bubbles do most of the work breaking it up and drenching it just enough) Vernor’s Ginger Ale to a pretty viscous consistency, like that of a milkshake, pour it over making sure it’s covered completely. Put it in the oven and baste every 20 to 30 minutes at 275f for 12 minutes per pound. Covered with foil. I had to pare way back from the recipe I grew up with, but I quickly found that sweet salty spot that the nibblings insisted on, lest they boycott. Took only a thanksgiving and the subsequent Christmas before it became required. Thankfully they only expect it 3 times a year. Personally I prefer my sister in law’s turkey and dressing. Also, she thankfully understands that and hasn’t given up on it! She’s really the best!❤

  • @SonicBoomC98
    @SonicBoomC98 Місяць тому

    I've been looking for that time and temperature chart

  • @joshwilkinson9350
    @joshwilkinson9350 6 днів тому

    Does anyone know how long u can rest a turkey breast for after smoking?
    Is it like a brisket and can rest in a warmer for hours?

  • @joewhite917
    @joewhite917 Місяць тому

    I just grilled my beer brined hickory smoked whole turkey on my Weber kettle because it's supposed to rain tomorrow. Just cut it up, and the breast was not dry, dark meat is fine.

  • @64samsky
    @64samsky Місяць тому

    I don't have the light & dark fight. I brine mine, then spatchcock mine. They are more forgiving and both the the dark & light cook to completion without issue.

  • @Kirbysbbqtx
    @Kirbysbbqtx Місяць тому

    Doing boneless turkey breast is sooo much easier than a whole turkey we do them for catering and normal service every weekend, also allows you to get the same taste throughout the entire thing. You can find these unbrined through food wholesalers like Gordon & Sysco.

  • @ragequit42
    @ragequit42 Місяць тому

    Best bite in bbq

  • @roondoggers87
    @roondoggers87 Місяць тому

    Finding Turkey breast here in UT seems to be seasonal only. Would love it year round.

  • @MrScubajsb
    @MrScubajsb 29 днів тому

    We deep fry turkey breast every year. The best

  • @joshuajansen8330
    @joshuajansen8330 15 днів тому

    The solution looks like a modified Franklin pit was that your inspiration?

  • @JohannGambolputty22
    @JohannGambolputty22 23 дні тому

    Having the carcass is the best part! If you’re not making stocks from roasted smoked bones and carcasses you are missing out!

  • @smorrow0816
    @smorrow0816 Місяць тому

    Maybe I missed this:
    Did you keep the temp at 200 the whole time even after the wrap?
    What was the total cook time?

  • @RadDadisRad
    @RadDadisRad Місяць тому

    Start the smoker at 250 until 120F breast then raise to 300-350 depending on size so the breast reaches 155 and drums reach 175 around the same time.

  • @danielgikher
    @danielgikher Місяць тому +1

    How about crispy skin tho? Help!

  • @JoeBrockMinnesota
    @JoeBrockMinnesota Місяць тому

    what is that table that you and Chud have?

  • @jeremyrfk
    @jeremyrfk 29 днів тому +2

    You woulda been fine pulling that at 154, if you rest that bad boy for 10 min, it’s gonna jump to 165 anyways

    • @ROB2K88
      @ROB2K88 19 днів тому +1

      Very true. I've been pulling at 150 for years and never had any problems, usually ends up at 160-ish but still food safe based on the charts.
      I think a UA-camr liability conundrum hits a lot where you hesitate to recommend - even with instructions - not hitting 165 at some point to ensure 100% safety.

  • @bobbywong9392
    @bobbywong9392 Місяць тому +1

    Happy (early) Thanksgiving, Jeremy, Erica and Emma. Have a good rest of your week.

  • @perryeash1002
    @perryeash1002 Місяць тому

    I don't know if this is ever mentioned......but with aluminum foil.....the food should always be on the less shiny side....thanks

  • @TherealPapaDogP
    @TherealPapaDogP 27 днів тому

    I actually did two a turkey breast this year. It wasn’t planned. My wife ordered groceries and they gave us a breast instead. After I went out and got a whole turkey, I didn’t want the breast to go to waste. I smoked it and gave it away.

  • @CharlieShaughnessy
    @CharlieShaughnessy 29 днів тому

    We did just Turkey Breasts this year and never going back to doing a whole bird. So much better, less work, and cheaper too.

  • @Justin-qk8qq
    @Justin-qk8qq 29 днів тому

    Next time, instead of trimming off perfectly good meat, wrap the whole thing in the rough shape of a ball. I do it all the time and never need to trim and it all cooks evenly.
    And if you're using seasoned salt just for color... Go with paprika instead. Darker color and you won't risk over salting.

  • @mattstraight8179
    @mattstraight8179 27 днів тому

    Gr8 cook. Want to do this instead of traditional roasted bird -Str8

  • @Arcturus-One
    @Arcturus-One Місяць тому +9

    In my 50 years, I've never had this issue with whole turkey.

  • @Keasbeysknight
    @Keasbeysknight Місяць тому

    Holy butter batman!!

  • @Casualgaming1973
    @Casualgaming1973 29 днів тому

    haven't done a whole bird in 3 years, it's always the boneless turkey breast for my family

  • @leedoss6905
    @leedoss6905 Місяць тому

    I can't imagine having anything BBQ on thanksgiving.
    The turkey breast I bought was bone in fresh turkey breast.
    Ingredients turkey.
    Nothing else.
    I also bought 3 thighs the same way.

  • @grantdeem5399
    @grantdeem5399 29 днів тому

    Remember that rotisserie brisket on the pellet smoker you? Try a turkey. I am old school and have been cooking the larger birds over charcoal on a spit and I will attest that turkey is terrible in an oven. The conductive heat from the spit cooks the bird better internally and the self-basting is uncompromised.

  • @jakeheyer622
    @jakeheyer622 Місяць тому +1

    This is always funny to me living in Wisconsin. You're correct that this is amazing. We can't get these boneless turkey breasts- I'm sure I could stumble upon one or go to a great butcher shop, but they don't exist up here. (I know, I also have a knife and a turkey and it could easily happen)

  • @therealashboogie6046
    @therealashboogie6046 Місяць тому +4

    I’m only smoking a whole turkey breast

  • @DirtTx
    @DirtTx 28 днів тому

    Yeah posting this video right before Thursday

  • @DaveTheGM
    @DaveTheGM Місяць тому +5

    Im not doing a turkey, I'm doing pulled pork and wings.

  • @SpikesStudio3
    @SpikesStudio3 24 дні тому

    What is this? Brined frozen chicken breasts? Have never even heard of these. We dont do thanksgiving, but there is no reason we cant do this at christmas. 🇦🇺Looks awesome.

  • @CraigPifer
    @CraigPifer Місяць тому

    Well, my friend, we aren't doing a whole turkey for Thanksgiving this year. Instead, we're doing a whole brisket. Have a daughter that really doesn't like the bird, so thought we'd go a different route. My wife talked about getting a breast to smoke as well, but we decided to pass. Have a great Thanksgiving.

  • @dennisschickling2249
    @dennisschickling2249 Місяць тому

    Nice Video. Happy Thanksgiving.
    #STAYSAFE
    #PHILLYPHILLY 🇺🇸

  • @brendakrieger7000
    @brendakrieger7000 Місяць тому

    Nothing wrong with tons of buttery goodness🧈💛

  • @mexicananarchy
    @mexicananarchy Місяць тому

    Good thing I ran across this video

    • @Holden-uf7
      @Holden-uf7 Місяць тому

      Ran across is like 16 hours before thanksgiving 😅

  • @btwater84
    @btwater84 Місяць тому

    Easy question: Why not spatchcock a whole turkey? Cooks evenly AND quickly.

  • @holysmokebbqandsoutherncooking
    @holysmokebbqandsoutherncooking 28 днів тому

    Just curious…. How come you didn’t let the turkey breast rest before slicing it? I’m a huge proponent of letting meats rest. Maybe you should do a video about it it really matters to rest or not?

  • @matthewpurtle
    @matthewpurtle Місяць тому

    Dude. Tomorrow is Thanksgiving. You’re just now tossing this out here? 🤣

  • @brandoncassidy807
    @brandoncassidy807 Місяць тому

    I have not had that problem. If'n you rotate it a few times over the cook its perfect.

  • @It-b-Blair
    @It-b-Blair Місяць тому

    Let me go wrap my smoking whole turkey while I watch this… (gfghdndj🤦‍♂️)😂😂
    This looks delicious!