Smoked the turkey, nobody even got sick

[OriginalGeek]

In fact, a few folks even said they liked it. All in all, it was pretty good for my first time. Learned some things and I intend to do it more (with turkeys, pork butts, roasts and briskets and such).
Thank you all so very much for help and encouragement in this thread: OG's Smoke a turkey thread

these pics were from about 2/3rds done - I got so excited it was working I forgot to take pics at the end. And it's all gone now lol.




Yes, one leg is twisted weird - I call that the Joe Thighsman.

[Xyzse]

1. Wow, that is beautiful...

Almost brings a tear to my eye...

[dixiegrrrrl]

2. Poor little deformed turkey....did not even have a sporting chance.

My spatchcocked turkey is cooking away as I type.
It was interesting to watch the different videos about this method, and see the individual touches people made.
In the end, the process is the same...maim it, flatten it, cook it in a high heat oven and let it rest for at least 20 minutes, 30 or more is better.
We shall see.

Your bird is mouth watering gorgeous. Were ya happy with the flavor?

[OriginalGeek]

3. Yes indeed! I'm glad I heeded the advice here

Mesquite would have been overpowering but the hickory was just perfect - i knew it was there but tasted mostly bird. And it made the patio smell nice too lol.

My next lesson needs to be carving. I mangled that sucker pretty badly but we all got good stuff. Best part was watching my grandpa tear into the leg and smiling with every bite..

[Nac Mac Feegle]

4. Great news

Get a few more practice smokes under your belt, and then you can move up to the next level.

Vaping them.

[OriginalGeek]

5. I've heard stories about

turkey hash....