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Obligatory Turkey Question
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I am planning on spatchcocking my first turkey also. Will be watching the responses. thanks in advance
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Spatchcocked Turkey and Chicken on the Big Green Egg
(you cut out the backbone and cook opened)
I like a 11/12 lb bird. If I need lots of turkey I just cook a couple ( 1 & 1/2 hr cook app)
Chicken 3 to 4.5lb bird or birds. Under an hour cook.
Or, just add a package of legs extra.
I do not brine the turkey or Chicken.
If time I like to leave uncovered in the fridge overnight (no problem if no time)
I cook "direct" @ 400 on a raised grill "skin side up" and never turn over.
I will use a coffee rub. Use what you like.
NOTE PLEASE (A LOT OF SMOKE IS NOT YOU FRIEND)
I use about a single handfull of mixed chips: Cherry & Pecan.
Cook to temp (not time) breast @ 165 and thigh @ 175
Coffee Rub (turkey, chicken, beef & pork)
Equal part: Instant Expresso Ground coffee..
Equal part: Brown Sugar..
½ part: Black Pepper..
½ part: Kosher Salt..
½ part: Garlic Powder..
¾ part: Ancho Chili Powder..
Don't worry on exact, just close on measurement. I used to use turbinado sugar but we like with brown better. This is pulled from MollyShark, Hungry Man, & Richard In Fl then tweaked. I find the ancho chili powder is far less expensive in the bulk spice area than the bottled area ( have used both light or dark version). I make it starting with a half cup Instant Expresso Ground coffee and work from there as it seems to store well if sealed.
Salado TX & 30A FL: Egg Family: 3 Large and a very well used Mini, added a Mini Max when they came out (I'm good for now). Plus a couple Pit Boss Pellet Smokers. -
please go very light on the smoke.... smoke is not your friend with a turkeySalado TX & 30A FL: Egg Family: 3 Large and a very well used Mini, added a Mini Max when they came out (I'm good for now). Plus a couple Pit Boss Pellet Smokers.
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Thanks Mickey
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i followed the advice above a year ago, and its the only way I do turkeys now. Simple, fast and unreal results
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Salado TX & 30A FL: Egg Family: 3 Large and a very well used Mini, added a Mini Max when they came out (I'm good for now). Plus a couple Pit Boss Pellet Smokers.
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