Smoked Cajun-Brined Turkey Recipe (and Injected)

[@angieroberts1]

Maan. Those seasonings are all thru that turkey!!!! Look at those speckles! Wow. Good job.

[@Armadillopepper]

Thanks Angela. Merry Christmas!

[@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ]

Weather has been awesome! Awesome lookin Turkey Jeff!

[@Armadillopepper]

Yea, I bet your diggin' this Florida weather 🌞

[@kyleeelisee]

Man I made this turkey this year and let me tell you that was the best cajun turkey ive ever had in my life. Thank you so much for this step by step video. Awesome video, awesome recipe. Happy Thanksgiving!!!

[@kyleeelisee]

Let me add that every single person at my Thanksgiving (25 people) said the turkey was the best turkey they've ever had in their lives

[@Armadillopepper]

Thanks for the feedback and so glad it worked for you. Happy Thanksgiving to you!

[@kennethdalebanks1770]

How long do you brine the turkey?

[@Nishiskitchenrecipe]

Wow nice turkey recipe thanks for sharing this wonderful recipe Will definitely try this out big like

[@Armadillopepper]

Thanks Nishi

[@mikecha1957]

Oh yeah, looking good Jeff 👍🏼

[@Armadillopepper]

Thanks Mike. Merry Christmas to you and the Mrs.

[@the_kitchn]

Excellent !! nice & best recipe , looks so delicious , I liked it

[@Armadillopepper]

Thanks!

[@Creechimport]

Great video. Very helpful

[@Armadillopepper]

Thank you!

[@pamelaharrison7328]

Love this video and recipe! I accidentally smoked a turkey one thanksgiving. It was really cold out and our oven was out, so I took an old gas grill and loaded it with oak.....and then crossed my fingers while saying a little prayer. That was the most delicious turkey I have ever in my life cooked. Well, the oven is out again this year. To the smoker we go!!!

[@Armadillopepper]

Thanks and good luck with your turkey.

[@angieroberts1]

Oh my gosh. That really looks good

[@Armadillopepper]

Thsnks Angie!

[@Booger500us]

Oh man that came out beautiful Jeff!

[@Armadillopepper]

Thanks Booger. Merry Christmas to you and Tom!

[@superman27721]

Great video awesome looking bird

[@Armadillopepper]

Thanks Clark

[@rootboycooks]

Merry Christmas Jeff!

[@Armadillopepper]

Same to you and yours Sal!

[@BBQPITDOG]

Man Jeff....that was the luckiest turkey ever as far as flavor! The brine, injection and seasoning blend puts this over the top!! Damn delicious video Bud!! Merry Christmas!

[@Armadillopepper]

Thanks Rob and Merry Christmas to you and Duke!

[@iangoodisDMX]

Oh my goodness. You keep basting it with butter. Look at that skin. Wow!!! You are amazing, Jeff. 😋😋 I need this!

[@Armadillopepper]

Thanks Ian. If things go per plan I'll be doing some cooks in KY in later spring/early summer.

[@iangoodisDMX]

@@Armadillopepper sweet! We should link up!!

[@Armadillopepper]

Sounds good!

[@421rants2]

Jeff....you hit ALL the right buttons there. Welcome to south Louisiana. = )

[@Armadillopepper]

Thanks Rants. I'll be using this brine a lot more! Merry Christmas to you and yours.

[@T.Elisse]

To say I’m from the lowcountry I have never heard of this. Super excited to give it a try

[@Armadillopepper]

Hope it works for you!

[@npynhpy41]

Can you do the same recipe if you’re gonna fry it?

[@805BBQJUNKIE]

Oh boy I bet that was delicious made my mouth water wow make sure you send your leftovers to my house here in California lol thks bro

[@Armadillopepper]

That's a long way to ship, but you gotta deal!

[@805BBQJUNKIE]

@@Armadillopepper lol my brother thks

[@frankjr2365]

Can you use orange juice or Sunny D for the brine?

[@Armadillopepper]

Some OJ yes

[@stevenkohl258]

Jeff that looks great, I can almost taste it from here. Skin is perfect, Meat looks juicy. Another great job. I have become a better smoker cooker because of you and your videos. I hope you have a great Holiday Season. Thanks again for another excellent cook.

[@Armadillopepper]

Thanks Steven. Very kind. Hope you and your family have a Merry Christmas!

[@stevenkohl258]

@@Armadillopepper Right back at Yah, Merry Christmas, we are headed to Vermont for the holiday. It will be a little cooler than what you are going to have.

[@Armadillopepper]

I just checked. Going to be in the 70s here. We are going on a fishing trip.

[@stevenkohl258]

@@Armadillopepper I will probably be ice fishing

[@kennethdalebanks1770]

How long do you brine the turkey?

[@Armadillopepper]

Hi Kenneth. I usually brine 16 to 24 hours.

[@davidstovall7646]

Using my Green Egg, I put aluminum foil on the ceramic heat diverter and an aluminum pan under a metal rack I put the turkey on. Easy clean up!

[@Armadillopepper]

👍

[@ChappysTikiBar]

I find when I brine turkey it changes the texture However, it is a good trade off for how juicy it is. This looks delicious 🦃

[@Armadillopepper]

I've never had that happen. How long do you brine?

[@ChappysTikiBar]

@@Armadillopepper usually brine about 12 hours. its not bad I can just tell the difference. The meat seems firmer.

[@seanromocki4110]

This dude is the Bob Ross of turkey cooking

[@Armadillopepper]

I wish I could paint like Bob 😀

[@ttaffaro]

Was worried this would be too salty but you didn't mention that... Im about to do my first rotisserie chicken and debating on wet brine, dry brine and injection. I was surprised to see someone tried all 3!!!

[@Armadillopepper]

I've never had one turn out too salty. Don't let it sit in the brine too long, and it won't be salty.

[@timrooney5608]

Would you recommend doing this with a pit barrel smoker?

[@Armadillopepper]

Most definitely. I've cooked many turkeys in the PBC and they always come out great.

[@crunchmunch5282]

That looks delicious Jeff. The skin looked perfect. Was it somewhat crispy? Merry Christmas from my family to yours.

[@Armadillopepper]

Thanks! Skin was nice. It was a clean cut, not chewy.

[@iangoodisDMX]

Let's go!!!!

[@Armadillopepper]

I thought you were mad at me 😁. Somebody commented before you. Merry Christmas Ian!

[@iangoodisDMX]

@@Armadillopepper 😂😂😂😂😂 NEVER