Roast Turkey with Gravy on the Lone Star Grillz Offset Smoker

[@Dave-rq1uk]

I’m trying this tomorrow. I’ve got 2 11-12 pound birds going into my LSG 20x42. Originally I was going to inject the birds with a butter mixture but think I’ll try the butter paste as demonstrated here. Thanks for all you do!!

[@GrumpusOnFire]

Excellent! Let us know how the cook goes. Thanks for watching.

[@coreyperry7649]

I got to eat that turkey and gravy it was awesome! The gravy is BEYOND DELICIOUS

[@GrumpusOnFire]

Thanks Corey. Glad you liked it… Now I know where my gravy went…! 😋

[@tommywoo1888]

Thank you!!!!!!!! Be getting Yoder Cheyenne by 2020, I am senior

[@GrumpusOnFire]

You are welcome. Congratulations on your purchase Tommy. Those Yoder’s look like nice pits. 👍

[@AliciaLynnYT]

I need to try that butter mixture! Your gravy looked really good too and that is a beautiful looking turkey! I can't wait till Thanksgiving after watching this! We always smoke our turkey the same old way for Thanksgiving and it is delicious but I agree, it is fun to switch things up a little! Thanks for some new ideas!😊 🦃

[@GrumpusOnFire]

Thanks Alicia. Put the goodies you like in the butter. This is a great technique for any poultry. I could have just had a bowl of that gravy and been happy. Thanks for watching.

[@captainnewbee]

you made me hungry Damn it

[@MichaelMcDonnell]

Love me some smoked turkey! I do it with full smoke and the trick is to tent foil the bird when its the color you desire. The butter trick under the skin is awesome!

[@GrumpusOnFire]

Thanks, Michael. I was very pleased with the way this cook turned out. I don’t let the pit get that hot very often, so it was a big win for me. Thanks for watching.

[@savalascraftbarbecue]

Thanks for the video nice turkey!

[@GrumpusOnFire]

You are welcome Double D, and thanks for watching!

[@jeffnatale1084]

Another great video Sir

[@GrumpusOnFire]

Thank you Jeff.

[@lonap3641]

Looks awesome!! And I don’t really like turkey that much, but I’d sure like some of that one!

[@GrumpusOnFire]

Hey Cuz! I’ll bet you’d a liked this’n… and the gravy… oh man…😋😋😋. Thanks for watching!

[@4MzBBQandGRILL]

That bird looked perfect. Great job 👍🏻

[@GrumpusOnFire]

Thanks Michael.

[@JPBBQ]

Great video there Grumpus. That’s something I need to do more is practice with charcoal basket. Thanks again turkey looked delicious

[@GrumpusOnFire]

I appreciate your support J.P. The turkey and fix‘ins turned out great. That basket is good to keep the hot coals off the fire box sides, but as far as “snaking” around… it needs a little work. I’ve re-watched your video and it looks like your basket lit up like mine. I snuffed my fire out, but I’d bet it would have burned all weekend. If you ever get yours to behave… let me know what you did!

[@progers5019]

That tirned out great Grumpus. Love the garlic butter paste, and loved how you put that gravy together. Yeah boy, that'll eat good. My take on the charcoal basket. I've seen that happen before. I think a solution to prevent that is for LSG to put an air gap in the dividers to prevent the fire heat from radiating through the steel plate to the adjacent charcoal. Dual plates with an inch air gap. If you had a welder could add it yourself or get a buddy to do it. Overall a great holiday turkey cook. Nicely done.

[@GrumpusOnFire]

Thanks Phil. The butter under the skin is a game changer, and the gravy… I would be happy with just a bowl of that! I agree with you on the basket. I may have to dust off the old welder and make that thing work. It does do a nice job of containing the coals so they are not right up against the fire box metal, so no worries about the paint blistering from the intense heat. Thanks for watching Phil… and tell them other ‘ifs Grumpus says hey!

[@CookingwithKory]

Heck yeah! Great looking Bird.

[@GrumpusOnFire]

Thanks Kory! It was delicious.

[@MaderHerms]

Hi Kory very delicious recipe you're a good cook

[@riosecco4142]

Looks great! One question: What time am I supposed to be there?? =)

[@GrumpusOnFire]

HaHaHa… Dinner is at 6… last week! Where was you...? 😄

[@riosecco4142]

@@GrumpusOnFire LoL, Timing was never my strong suit :-)

[@Gdwmartin]

OH NOOOOO!!!! You cut off the Popes Nose!!!! (The Tail). My mom would box your ears for that, it's her favorite part of a chicken or turkey. Milk in the gravy is new to me too! I will HAVE to try that one myself

[@GrumpusOnFire]

The last piece over the fence… nope… not eat’n that! 😂😂😂

[@tomcrump6675]

Nice cook ! My main interest was your charcoal basket, though. I have one that is similar, in my Yoder, and my results are almost identical. to yours.

[@GrumpusOnFire]

Thanks for watching Tom. This was the second time I’ve tried that basket with the same result.

[@joehernandez550]

Great tip; like to try that paste. How many hours total did you say it took on pit?

[@GrumpusOnFire]

I use this butter method on chicken also. This turkey was 11.6lbs. It surprised me when it finished at 2 hours. I could have pulled it at 1 hour, 45 minutes and it would have been just about right.

[@pelletmaster1]

that skin looks delicious.

[@GrumpusOnFire]

Thanks David… The butter under the skin really helps. Thanks for watching.

[@crazymanbbqcompany1592]

Looks Fantastic.... Thank you for sharing Bob Cooney Salt Lake City Utah

[@GrumpusOnFire]

Thanks for watching!

[@jaimetrevino4746]

“Eres todo una berga Bill!” translation “You’re the top gun Bill!” Noice video! I enjoyed watching it and helped me know how to do it myself thanks!

[@GrumpusOnFire]

Give it a try Jaime… you won’t be disappointed. I’m glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for watching.

[@smokefire_southern_eats]

Probably do better on that snake method with charcoal briquettes. Lump burns too quick.

[@GrumpusOnFire]

Yeah… I’ve tried this quite a few times, with different fuels, with the same results. Basket isn’t exactly meeting expectations. I think I’ve got one more ‘try’ in me so… stay tuned.

[@johnknapp6328]

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[@GrumpusOnFire]

The turkey was delicious. Agreed… that basket needs some help. Thanks for watching John.

[@Chris-wp3ew]

Shame about the LSG basket.. I have that on my xmas list for my 20 x 42 offset. I might need to re-think that.

[@GrumpusOnFire]

Yeah… about that basket. It is useful for containing the coals from direct contact on the fire box metal, so it doesn’t get too hot. But, I don’t think the minion method will work without some modification. Thanks for watching Chris.

[@GrumpusOnFire]

UPDATE: LSG has just come out with a new "Fire Management Basket". I've already got mine and it works great. Check it out: lonestargrillz.com/collections/accessories/products/fire-managment-basket . Tell 'em Grumpus says hey...