Smoked Turkey in a Pit Boss Pellet Smoker

[@learn.education]

I used this recipe in 2019 when I hosted Thanksgiving and people went nuts I am back in 2022 to refresh my memory and make it happen again...my wife's 84 year old grandma said it was the best turkey she has ever had in her life..thanks bro for the great method and recipe.

[@BUCKSHOTSTV]

I did this last year after watching your video. It was the best Turkey I’ve ever had. There wasn’t any left for me to enjoy after thanksgiving. I used apple wood pellets. I came back just to refresh my memory so I can be prepared to make it again this year.

[@DrHeribertHilke]

Me too but this is my second year haha

[@BUCKSHOTSTV]

@@DrHeribertHilke 3rd year now for me! Just woke up from a food coma from the turkey being amazing! Lol

[@TicklesMyPickle1]

@@BUCKSHOTSTV Having a pellet smoker is nice for ease, but if you know how to use an off-set stick burner, you will never use a pellet grill again. Best BBQ that can be made period.

[@BUCKSHOTSTV]

@@TicklesMyPickle1 lol good timing! I was just thinking of buying one today. I recently bought an Oklahoma Joe rambler for smaller cooks and I prefer using that over the pellet grill now. So I definitely want to get me an offset smoker for my bigger cooks.

[@TicklesMyPickle1]

@@BUCKSHOTSTV I bought the Old Country BBQ pits from Academy. They are welded versus bolted together which hold the heats and helps keep temperatures pretty even for most part. I’ve had it for little over a year and refuse to smoke any of the BBQ on anything else which is the Pit Boss pellet and Masterbuilt charcoal gravity fed smoker. Hope it goes well for you and when done right, it’s the best ever.

[@ryanperry4634]

It's good to see bam margera sober these days! He looks healthy

[@refugiocanchola3775]

I was thinking more like a young Big boss man 😂. But I liked the video, might have to try it this year

[@TheLittleSpoon1982]

Hahahahahahahahahahahahahhaa

[@eddiejackson3082]

🤣🤣🤣

[@EPiiiC69WiiiN]

Not even close

[@alexstrick4693]

Bro lol

[@k.k.52]

I am 100% sold on the brine process! Absolutely makes the most moist meat whether it be, chicken, pork, or beef. I tell every one of my friends and family to use a brine.

[@WeekendWarriorBBQ]

For sure, Kyle. The brine whether wet or dry takes the finished product from good to GREAT!

[@franksprague5008]

Got my pellet smoker as a Christmas present for myself; so far I have smoked a 13 lb. turkey, a brisket and today pork butt. I have followed the directions and all have come out just like the videos, thought it was beginner's luck, but it really is a good teacher...thanks.

[@WeekendWarriorBBQ]

Frank, congrats on the new smoker! Thank you very much for clicking on my videos and trusting me. I won’t let you down.

[@meshlol]

I run my probe wire out the hinge side of the door, and use a pair of magnetic hooks for some cable management. That way I don't have to fuss with the wires when i'm spraying or topping of the water pan.

[@WeekendWarriorBBQ]

I love it! Never thought about that so thanks for the tip! 😁

[@crawdaddct]

Good idea, may have to try that myself. I have been just using my handheld instant, just so I don’t have to mess with the wires. 😂

[@fathergratwick]

I wish they would have put the probe plugs and wiring inside the smoker or some sort of hole for the wires.

[@smarouchoc7300]

I'll be giving smoked turkey a shot this year - one thing, when applying rub, hold the shaker up higher. it falls more evenly. can't wait to try this!

[@ryanjofre]

Hey, Skip the rub. Dry rubs block smoke penetration. The Turkey here was probably delicious but I can’t c any smoke penetration. Just rub your bird with 2 parts pepper 1 part salt. Pepper attracts smoke. Just use cheap pre ground pepper, not coarse fresh ground. Smoke your bird for a minimum of 2 hours @ 225 or less. 200 is great. Add a pellet smoke tube for lots more dirty smoke for 2 hours. Finish your bird at higher temps or smoke her low and slow all day. God bless.

[@pcfriese4570]

Never get tired of watching your vids Mike! Following your recipe this weekend for a group of our friends. Thanks for sharing, so good!

[@WeekendWarriorBBQ]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@pcfriese4570]

@@WeekendWarriorBBQ It was a hit, our friends loved it! One of my buddies said it was the best Turkey he'd ever had. Thanks Mike!

[@edwardmckinney2542]

This is my "go to" recipe every Turkey Day and Christmas season. Family and friends love it.

[@WeekendWarriorBBQ]

Edward, whishing you and your family a safe, happy, and blessed Thanksgiving. Thanks for coming back another year.

[@edwardmckinney2542]

@WeekendWarriorBBQ Keep up the great work and Happy Turkey Day brother. 👍👌

[@MrBigKid]

Smoked turkey is fantastic! Absolutely my favorite method!

[@WeekendWarriorBBQ]

After having tried it, I couldnt agree more! :)

[@thanielj3325]

I have to say thank you your videos encouraged my wife to get me a pit boss for my birthday I'm getting ready to smoke my first turkey for Easter dinner today wish me luck

[@WeekendWarriorBBQ]

That’s awesome Thaniel! I hope your turkey turned out amazing

[@raymonddodson3972]

Awesome! Thanks for the tips on smoking the turkey. I'll do the turn on my turkey to ensure it won't burn. That was a good to know. 👍👍

[@WeekendWarriorBBQ]

Thank you! Thats what I'm here for :)

[@ThyronMathews]

Pitmaster outstanding cook that turkey looks amazing . Your videos are such great quality. Thanks for dropping all the knowledge pitmaster

[@WeekendWarriorBBQ]

Thank you for the kind words but you sir are the real Pit Master! I saw all of those awards you just won! Congrats and I’ll keep tuning in to your videos to learn as much as I can.

[@ThyronMathews]

The Culinary Cookhouse I will do the same for you also I will be getting a Pitboss pellet smoker 7 Serious

[@WeekendWarriorBBQ]

I can’t wait to see your videos on that 7 series! 😁

[@tomsfoodfactory5086]

I've been smoking my turkeys for the last 8 years or so. it's the only way I cook them anymore. Looks like you nailed that one on the first try! 👍

[@WeekendWarriorBBQ]

Thanks, Tom! I was sooo happy with the results on this turkey! I’ll be doing them like this all the time now 😎

[@mllm1]

I’m going to smoke my first turkey and this video will help me. Nice job on the video!

[@WeekendWarriorBBQ]

Enjoy that turkey Mike. I love smoked turkey now... I think I’m going to do another one soon

[@day2day734]

When thanksgiving comes around do yourself a favor, go to Walmart and grab a box of 10 gallon zip lock bags. I fit two turkeys in one bag. I make my own brine and brine for 24 hours. They sit in a cooler of ice in the bag. I also inject with Tony’s. Comes out great!

[@WeekendWarriorBBQ]

I really like your idea of the giant zip lock bags. My plan is to do two smaller turkeys. 10-12 lbs each would be perfect. Thanks for the tip! 😎

[@day2day734]

The Culinary Cookhouse blew my mind when two fit comfortably. That’s about the size I do. I use a couple gallons of apple cider in a pot, half some oranges squeeze em in and drop the oranges in. Add garlic cloves, ginger, brown sugar, onion, onion powder, garlic powder few cups of salt and a cup or two of brown sugar. I think that’s it. I bring it to a boil for a few then cut it off and let it cool. Pour it over the birds and let em soak.

[@TruthTeller-fw4it]

First time ever preparing Turkey in my life and it was a success. Thank you so much for your videos. Thanksgiving turkey was a hit. Smoking wings today. You have a new subscriber.

[@johnmanthey2683]

Hey there Buckeye. Good show. I’ve smoked turkeys going on forty four years in my charcoal smokers. I’ve never brined them. I’ve noticed there’s a difference in turkeys however. I always use a Butter Ball. Never had a problem with those birds. Never used anything in the cavity either. Used a good flavor enhancer seasoning and put them in the smoker. Some store brand turkeys have turned out dry. Good tip about turning the bird half way through the cook. Even with my Copperhead/series 5 I think it is a good idea to turn them like you said. Last year I did two in my WSM. This year it’s two in the Pit Boss.

[@WeekendWarriorBBQ]

Hi, John! Yeah, I’ll definitely be turning it next time. The other side was still juicy but the skin gotten a little too dark. It was really good. Can’t wait to see your Thanksgiving Turkey pics

[@johnmanthey2683]

I picked up some baby backs from Sam’s this last week. That’s my cook for next week. I’ll be hanging them.

[@WeekendWarriorBBQ]

I’ve still gotta try the hanging ribs technique.

[@johnmanthey2683]

Next Sunday weather permitting.

[@008Birdman]

Finally your smoker looks like mine. I've felt bad because my smoker was black inside from all the smoking I've been doing and I see these guys with the clear glass and clean back smokers. I just enjoy it as extra seasoning.

[@WeekendWarriorBBQ]

Lol! Yeah, it’s taken a while to build up that nice layer of seasoning!

[@mickbodino]

Thanks for the great tutorial! Cooked it yesterday just like you said. Best turkey everyone's ever had! Thanks man!

[@WeekendWarriorBBQ]

You’re welcome, Mick! 😁

[@BBQandBottles]

Awesome cook. Loved the “hopefully it’s good safe” 😁. Looked great and I bet it tasted even better 🦃🔥👍

[@WeekendWarriorBBQ]

Thank you! I thought I would have a little fun with that comment :)

[@retired101]

PBKay makes these bags and its made in USA food safe

[@timmyb8657]

It amazes me how much your pit boss smokes at even high temps. I got one of the new Traeger 780 as a b day present and it hardly puts out any smoke !

[@WeekendWarriorBBQ]

Hi, Timmy. A lot of people have said this and I think it has to do with it being vertical. Maybe you can just get one of those smoker tubes and load it with some pellets to increase the smoke output.

[@johnchambers5408]

For years I used a MasterBuilt 30" electric smoker but I added a 12" "A-MAZE-N" smoking tube which uses wood pellets to create an enormous amount of smoke for about 5-6 hours. If you want more smoke I would highly recommend using one of these, you just need a place in your smoker to lay it on it's side, it burns like a fuse. I recently bought a Pit Boss 820D2 and have used it twice for break-in, I am preparing to do some Boneless Turkey breasts for extra turkey meat this year. I brine the meat for 24hrs or more but I wash the brine off before I inject and dry rub the meat. This definitely makes the meat taste less salty.

[@WeekendWarriorBBQ]

@@johnchambers5408 John, I just bought that exact same tube. That thing is awesome. I filled it up and just like you said, it put out a nice steady smoke for about 5-6 hours.

[@fathergratwick]

@@johnchambers5408 I actually went from your setup to the pitboss... yes you get lots of visible smoke from the amazn unit but never a smokering or clean true smoke flavor since its not good blue smoke.

[@robertnevarez7599]

I think the PitBoss brand does well w/ producing lots of smoke. I have the model 1100 and it smoke a lot. I’ll be attempting to smoke a turkey this year, can’t wait!

[@crawdaddct]

Good video. Great first try. I remember my first try back in the day, it turned out black. 😂 . My wife has always likes smoked turkey the best, so I’ve done a lot of them. Charcoal smokers, gas smokers, and wood side box. Can’t wait to try it on my Pit Boss. After watching your video might need to do a practice run myself.

[@lobes4president767]

What series smoker is that? I have a 3 series and was wondering if I have enough space for a turkey I'm really looking forward to smoking a turkey this Thanksgiving

[@michaelgloekler3287]

Beautiful work! My Pit Boss isn't vertical like yours, but it does produce a nice finished product. I am yet to do a turkey, but may just have to after watching this. Thanks for the instructions.

[@WeekendWarriorBBQ]

Thanks, for stopping by, Michael! I need to get one of their offsets like you have as well. It would be nice to have both.

[@davidluna5511]

Just got one of those pit bosses and that's one of the reasons why I got it for is Thanksgiving this year and I love it thumbs up to you and your videos 👍🏼

[@426superbee4]

I hope every one has a happy holiday, and give the "Smoke Rotisserie Turkey" a try this year. ITS MY GO TO WAY NOW, No more baking one, No some deep frying one, and No most smoking one

[@Doug6714]

Love the way that turkey turned out. Need to smoke one soon. Keep smoking!

[@WeekendWarriorBBQ]

Thanks, Doug! I really enjoyed it and I cant wait for Thanksgiving to do another one! Happy Smoking!

[@ez4ag]

Brother, that looks amazing. If you make greens for thanksgiving or something that uses smoked turkey, save the legs and wings cuz it'll be easier and taste better than store bought frozen stuff. I smoked my first turkey last Thanksgiving and it came out amazing. I have the Pitboss 820D. Made my own brine, let it soak overnight. At about 4am I took it out, dried it off with some paper towels, and pumped it full of that Tony butter. Also used the Tony rub on it and left it on the smoker for about 10 hours. Took a long time going low and slow but the skin was crispy and the meat was super juicy. Can't wait to do it again. First one was a 20lb, this one will be a little smaller cuz we're gonna fry one as well. Got a lot people coming over so two turkeys will just about do. Can't wait.

[@WeekendWarriorBBQ]

Thank you, Charles! I haven’t done one low and slow yet but it’s on my list. Sounds like you are fixing to have a great Thanksgiving! You know it’s good when they take a bite and they can do is smile.

[@NiqHowie]

Awesome video dude, I have an Austin xl, I’m going to try and spatchcock the Turkey! Hahaha wish me luck, no test run for me!

[@andrewcunningham2747]

Thanks for making great videos man! Very through and informative!

[@isaaccd79]

Ever try Spatchcocking? helps it smoke and cook very evenly

[@darktoadone5068]

I have a Pit Boss Austin Xl, can't wait for Turkey day!

[@BallisticBBQ]

Great looking bird there Mike! Great first turkey smoke!

[@WeekendWarriorBBQ]

Greg! Thank you very much! Coming from you, I take that as the highest of compliments! 😁

[@jw9737]

This video was EXACTLY what I was looking for.

[@jw9737]

Follow up, I did a practice turkey using your technique. It worked! It was one of the best turkeys I've ever had hands down. Additionally, I used a brine recipe that is advertised by one of our local radio shows on 98 Rock Sacramento. The combination was absolutely flawless. Thanks again!

[@derricka765]

came back for a refresher..u still tha man

[@WeekendWarriorBBQ]

Thank you, Derrick! I hope you and your family have a safe, happy, and healthy Thanksgiving! :)

[@ericriley8021]

Looks amazing how often do you fill your water pan

[@markgoodensr.2312]

Great video. I spatchcock mine; will cook whole this year. Remember to remove the plastic holding the legs next time…feel free to use cotton twine to truss.

[@samsonwhite7339]

Is that Julian from the trailer park Boys? Just missing the glass of whiskey. LOL! Nice video man. I'm definitely going to brine my bird and do this for sure. Thanks

[@joelboxx]

yellow mustard is a good binder also.

[@davidaraiza7271]

Just rub it all in mustard?

[@J3ff3r50n1]

How was the smoke flavor? I noticed you cooked it fast and didn't use a smoke tube. Thank you.

[@SkilltradeMarketing]

Do you need big rolling papers to smoke turkeys?

[@70123DR]

Mike, Thanks for your simplified videos. I've used several of your methods on turkey, Boston butt, rump roast and more. All delicious. I've also added a slight twist to a few. What part of the county are you in? I'm in South Louisiana......just outside of New Orleans.

[@WeekendWarriorBBQ]

Thank you! I’m in Cleveland, OH. After Hurricane Katrina I worked as a contractor helping to rebuild a lot of the telephone line infrastructure in and around New Orleans. They had us all staying in a hotel in Kenner. I did that for about 6 months.

[@70123DR]

@@WeekendWarriorBBQ I paid my dues in Kenner. I lived there with my ex from 1985 to 2007. I'm still in the general vicinity, but definiteyl not in Kenner and definitely not in New Orleans. I was surprised to hear that you're up in Cleveland since you like using Tony Chachere's. They definitely have great products. They're headquarters are only about 2 1/2 hours away from me. I used a different brine & seasoning kit than you did, but I added the original Tony Chachere's seasoning on top. I do the Creole Butter injection and instead of cooking spray, I used melted butter. Might as well go all the way with the butter. LOL. I also brushed on melted butter about every 45 minutes. I did a Turkey for Christmas and my family said it was the best turkey they every had. I've done several different cuts of ribs, both pork and beef, chicken, pork roast and beef roast. I have a brisket that I'm gonna do just after the new year. Keep the videos coming and thanks again for making them.

[@mikeyz6210]

Thanks This will be my second thanksgiving doing this recipe.. this year im going to smoke .. I have a pit boss plan on doing 2 turkeys what’s the best temp to set for cooking and what temp is it good to pull the turkeys ?

[@cnicholas25]

Would you please put links or descriptions on where you get your spices, rubs , brines, etc...? Some of what I’ve seen in some of your videos I’ve never seen personally retail wise.

[@BladePressure]

Google it

[@HobiesGarageBBQ]

Looks super tasty Mike. Smart getting a practice round in too.

[@WeekendWarriorBBQ]

Thank you, Hobie!

[@kishasmith3365]

Hey I love our video. Where are the links to the products you used in this video?

[@stephenwilliams919]

Looks amazing brother

[@RichieColemanSr]

Great video. I'm going to try it out tomorrow on my pit boss 1100 pro series 🤞🏾

[@ScreaminMime]

I didn't get to watch the video be KZbin interrupted it. How does the brill not dry out the turkey? Is there a water basin on one side?

[@SmokinJoesBBQ]

HEY MIKE, man that was a awesome video my friend, that turkey looked amazing, the brine that you used was the bomb, and I am going to have to try that injection I will bet you that smoked turkey was to kill for I was so mad that I didn't get to have a big ole bite, because I am the best taste tester on You Tube. LOL!!! That Pit Boss is a awesome little smoker, it does you a fine little job. AWESOME JOB MY FRIEND. GOD BLESS YOU.!!!!

[@WeekendWarriorBBQ]

Thanks, Joe. Hey that brine is the best brine I have ever used and I’ve been brining my turkeys for almost 20 years.

[@Noiseyneighbor]

It looked damn good I’m definitely smoking mine this year. So would you recommend smoking the turkey in a roasting pan? Would it change anything?

[@WeekendWarriorBBQ]

Yes, do it in a foil roasting pan if you have one. It will help keep your smoker clean. The underside of the turkey skin won’t be crisp but it is a fair trade-off.

[@DXDAFENIX]

Awesome video. I can't wait to try on my Austin XL

[@WeekendWarriorBBQ]

Thank you, Edgar! That Austin XL is gonna do a nice job on that turkey! Enjoy :)

[@trayray9034]

Wow, that bird looks fantastic! I can smell it from here, thanks for sharing your recipes and tips with all of us. My cooks have gotten consistently better because of folks like you who are so willing to share.. I’ve noticed your shade structure on the patio, can you share any info on that? Is it a custom build? Would love to know where I could get brackets like that. My patio is very similar to yours and something like that would fit perfectly.

[@WeekendWarriorBBQ]

Thank you! Keep that smoke rolling. The shade canopy is called Toja Grid.

[@mrskipdiggidy2725]

I spatchcock and use a small fan to dry out the skin

[@25924637]

Might I suggest taking out a cup of water from the gallon container and mixing the brine in the gallon container? easier to pour into a bag.

[@bfpdken23]

Long time watcher, first time commenter here. I just wanna say that I thoroughly enjoy your videos. They’ve been extremely helpful. I recently purchased this exact smoker and was looking up some recipes along with operating the smoker itself. I found your channel and immediately subscribed. Thanks again!!

[@WeekendWarriorBBQ]

Thank you very much. I really appreciate that. I have had so much fun doing these videos on the weekends... Nothing better than going outside after a long week of the 9-5 grind and firing up that smoker. It has become therapeutic in a sense. And when I get a nice comment like that it is icing on the cake! Enjoy that smoker my friend!

[@tgar01]

Just got my Pit Boss,what type of probe did you use ? Like the idea of the blue tooth. Thank you !

[@JBsBBQ]

Really nice looking bird my brother! hopefully the one i'm doing turns out this good!

[@JOHOROCKS1]

So did you have the water pan in? Did you have a drip pan below?

[@cherylatkinson6060]

looks picture perfect enjoy that delicious bird my friend

[@WeekendWarriorBBQ]

Thank you, Cheryl!

[@raidernation5237]

Not sure if this is weekend warrior or the big boss man from the wwf

[@JaxxDrinkwater]

Nice looking bird buddy! awesome job!

[@WeekendWarriorBBQ]

Thank you, Jaxx! :)

[@richiem7716]

What size is the turkey pal? Is that the series 3 model? New sub. Dig ur swag man 😎

[@WeekendWarriorBBQ]

That was a 12-13 pound turkey in a series 3 model. My most recent smoked turkey was about 15 pounds in a series 5.

[@tonymartinez7478]

Why do you put in a they of water? Should I be doing that also?

[@MSNINDY53]

What is a good injection marinade? I'm more concerned about adding juice and buttery taste than adding spicy flavor, e.g., jalapeno, garlic,etc. Your video is awesome.

[@WeekendWarriorBBQ]

You can get Tony Chacheres butter injection at most grocery stores and it includes the injector. If you want to keep it really simple I would just use melted butter

[@shnr2003]

Where do I get the smoke shirt?

[@hunterwilson3294]

Just picked up the pit boss series 3 on wayfair this morning it was on sale for $120. It was a great deal can't wait to try out some of these new recipes. Also new to smoking grew up in NC and now living in pa missing my southern smoked meat roots. Any tips and tricks would be greatly appreciated.

[@charleswilliamson5843]

Hunter Wilson rr

[@mikecarver1987]

I have an 8lb turkey I’m smoking today so it shouldn’t take long to smoke. Can I fill it with stuffing like you would when you normally bake one?

[@dirkdiggler6483]

My turkey has been in brine for about 5 hours now. Will be ready to put the rub on in the morning

[@nhungnguyencooking]

😋😋😋😋 Smoked turkey is fantastic

[@themonkyofdoom]

Looks really good! Curious what microphone you use for filming outside?

[@WeekendWarriorBBQ]

Thanks. That was the Movo WMIC80

[@ericauer4260]

Do you use a drip pan to catch the juices to make a gravy?

[@WeekendWarriorBBQ]

You can but sometimes the BBQ seasonings make the gravy a little sweet tasting from the sugar. Not a bad thing in my opinion but some people dont care for it

[@dadtrap]

Mike awesome job. Looks tasty as heck. You could see your color better if you clean your glass lol

[@WeekendWarriorBBQ]

Thank you Andrew. That is window tint... 🤣🤣🤣

[@Carnivorefitness2024]

I have a feeling Pit Boss will be sending you the bigger model, you have done them well Mike! Great looking bird, I haven't tried brining one yet and for the price Kosmo wants, I wont be lmao! A little pricey for me haha You are killing it with your views, great job man!

[@WeekendWarriorBBQ]

Thank you, Gary! Hey make your own brine and you won’t be disappointed. As far as the Kosmo brine goes, it made the turkey taste like the original/old school KFC. It was unbelievable. You turned me onto Mad Hunky rub many years ago and I like theirs a lot as well.

[@Carnivorefitness2024]

@@WeekendWarriorBBQ I bet it is, just seems way high to me, but I am a cheap ass!

[@airbrgr]

Good afternoon Mike. I took your recommendations and used Kosmos Q Turkey brine, outstanding. I would use some other container to soak the bird but it all turned out perfect and I have the same PB Pellet Smoker you have. Cheers

[@MSNINDY53]

Where do you get your gloves? (the black ones you wear in the video). Thanks.

[@WeekendWarriorBBQ]

If you have a Lowes near you, they sell a brand called Venom Steel. You can also order them on amazon.

[@MelsSimpleMeals]

I wondered if this was a practice run :) great idea that it is far enough away from turkey day :) that looked like one of the most flavorful brines I have ever seen! Brined turkeys are always easily my favorite. What an awesome result! This makes me excited for Thanksgiving but I don't think any turkey I have can compare to that awesomeness :)

[@WeekendWarriorBBQ]

Mel, you have been such a wonderful supporter of my channel. I cant thank you enough. I'm here to tell you that brine is the real deal. Come Turkey Day, I'll be using this one again. It gave the turkey a similar flavor to the original KFC chicken. So, so, GOOD! :)

[@Mschocolateconcrete]

Why wouldn't you leave the setting in smoke?

[@WeekendWarriorBBQ]

Great question, Tina! I think that the smoke setting might be too low of a temperature and the turkey would take a really long time to get cooked. I love that deep smoky flavor so maybe cooking at 225 to 250 would be better for that but it just depend on how much time you are willing to spend cooking the turkey.

[@westconstruction711]

I don’t see that anyone has asked the main question what temperature are you cooking it at

[@chrishuston9292]

I have the new 820 series, essentially its the same thing right? with competition blend as well, obviously will do a test run, but i really want to do this here in a few weeks, Awesome video!!!

[@WeekendWarriorBBQ]

Thank you , Chris! This was my practice run and I learned a lot from this one. Check out the smoked turkey video I just posted after “learning my lessons”. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aZ-maZiMisSdjrM

[@kevinwhitted2147]

5 lbs red delicious apples 4 oranges 2 lemons 2 limes 1/2 cup applecider vinegar 1 gal apple juice 2 cups kosher salt . In a 5 gallon bucket slice 6 apples into quarters poor in 3/4 of your apple juice quarter and crush 2 oranges 1 lemon add salt stir then add 3 gals water stir drop turkey in top with crushed ice put lid on let set over night pull turkey and drain melt 1 stick real butter add apple juice and simple poultry seasoning mix then inject bird cut remaining fruit stuff in bird put in smoker cook at 225 for 4 hrs then use apple juice in sprayer to spray bird repeat about every 2 hrs cook time on a 15 lb bird about 10 hrs .

[@wesflu8852]

I can’t find the kit you referenced

[@hank6887]

Awesome, looks fantastic

[@WeekendWarriorBBQ]

Thank you, Hank! 😎

[@joefish8504]

Does that canola spray mess with the taste at all? Could I do apple juice?

[@WeekendWarriorBBQ]

You need some kind of fat to help the skin crisp up. If the texture of the skin isn’t important to you, skip this altogether.

[@zillaman0916]

Did it pick up any smoke flavor? I didn't notice a smoke ring. Great video btw. I'm planning on smoking a turkey for Thanksgiving this year and this video was a huge help.

[@WeekendWarriorBBQ]

Thank you Curtis. Yes, the turkey picked up a nice smoke flavor. If you like a strong smoke taste you can smoke at a lower temperature like 225 and then turn up the heat for about the last hour to crisp up the skin a little bit.

[@TheCanadianBubba]

Just under 3 weeks out for thanksgiving up here ! Do not think we will look to get away from the traditional roasted bird, might try brining it though, normally i just cook it breast down. Thanks for another great video Mike, it sure looked good like that !

[@WeekendWarriorBBQ]

Thanks, Bubba! I think the brine alone takes a turkey up about 10 notches

[@joshcfishing1621]

I recommend ditching the pot boss pellets. They are wood flavored pellets not true wood pellets. Nonetheless I love my pot boss.

[@raidernation5237]

Apple wood or pecan wood??

[@bigdave91000]

1st. Place the bird on a rack so you don’t have to touch and maneuver the bird so much! 2.. inject the bird before you seasoned it so you don’t have to keep “touching it up” 3….. always season anything you smoke 10-12” above the meat so you can get a nice even coat. Then pick up the rack and place it in the smoker where you like it! Much easier!

[@stephenpurgason3569]

I will bet that was salty!!!! I used just the Tony"s injection and my fried turkey was on the salty side. I couldnt imagine a brine on top of the Tony's and rub.

[@WeekendWarriorBBQ]

It was on the salty side. I released a second video with my lessons learned and I did not use the injection. Just the brine

[@toms.3977]

@@WeekendWarriorBBQ Hi Mike! We use the Cajun Injector brand of Creole Butter injection and we brine and rub. Been doing this for years and our turkey always comes out perfectly seasoned. Also, we've been stuffing our birds with cornbread stuffing for at least 60 years and not a single family member has ever had food poisoning. Just a thought.

[@terrygabrielson5598]

Trying this year, with a deep fried bird, do you have a link for the brine, thanks

[@WeekendWarriorBBQ]

Hi, Terry. I have a link to the brine in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJrai2x7gtl5e8k

[@terrygabrielson5598]

@@WeekendWarriorBBQawsome, have to try, love the videos, thanks again

[@hescowall1371]

Isn't injecting defeating the whole purpose of the brine?

[@tonyrose2315]

Can I get the brine and seasoning in a store?

[@michellelyman7092]

is it making smoke though? I don't really see smoke....

[@skyler4980]

If you rotate the Turkey it wont get dark like that on one side

[@WeekendWarriorBBQ]

🤣🤣🤣 thank you

[@JohnSmith-bj8gw]

Hey mike i know this is a old video but i have a question if you smoke a turkey will the smoke only be in the skin or can it get to the meat too? Thanks

[@WeekendWarriorBBQ]

Hi John. The smoke will penetrate through the skin and pull into the meat. If you smoker at a lower temperature to start, you will get more smoke flavor in the meat

[@halfmanhalfamazing191]

Why didn't you start out at a low temp in order to get more smoke infusion? By the way, my 5 series is ordered, should be here in a couple of days

[@WeekendWarriorBBQ]

Enjoy that 5 series my friend 😁. You can definitely smoke it at a lower setting to start out or even fir the whole cook. I was just trying to follow the instructions on the brine kit as closely as possible.

[@halfmanhalfamazing191]

Ok, great content. Keep the vids coming.

[@BoomerangC10]

What is that that is keeping the legs together? I’ll be making my first attempt Thursday morning.

[@WeekendWarriorBBQ]

It is a leg holder that comes with most turkeys.

[@BoomerangC10]

Weekend Warrior BBQ I thought so. I just wasn’t sure how it would hold up to the heat.

[@WeekendWarriorBBQ]

@@BoomerangC10 they are safe to cook with it in

[@castaway6811]

You do know store bought turkeys are brined already?