Mad Max modified turkey update

Mark Backer

The turkey ended up taking about 5.5 hours to cook, but as Max said, the breast was a perfect 165 and the thigh was a perfect 180 right at the same time. [p]Covered with foil after cooking for about 30 minutes, then uncovered it to the ooohs and aaaaahs of everyone there. Proceeded to carve the juiciest turkey I've ever seen. I actually got tired (not really) of hearing "this is the best turkey I've ever tasted." Literally. The dark meat was so juicy and rich it was almost like eating duck. [p]I have a few leftovers and, per max's advice, I think we're gonna make a turkey pot pie today. HOORAY![p]Next up: either a bacon wrapped pork loin or a tenderloin or two with a little Raging River on them. [p]Hope everyone had a great Christmas and is already planning their New Year's Eve menu like we are.[p]p.s. Thanks max for taking the phone calls from the guy in georgia that was a little full of holiday cheer...

mad max beyond eggdome

Mark Backer,
i'm sure glad you enjoyed big guy. .. .now, if we can just get our spouses to quit throwin away important stuff, we'll all be set. . .heeeee . .. and thanks for the phone calls, it was fun talking to you yesterday afternoon. . . .btw, see my post below about dessert.. .somethin tells me you would really like that one.... [p]have a great day. . ..no cookin here today, we are heading out to a big resort hotel (landsdowne out in leesburg) for their sunday brunch in a little while, which fills us up so much, we usually don't eat any dinner afterwards. . .[p]

Wahooegger

mad max beyond eggdome,
Didn't realize you were local - we live in Leesburg. Thanks for all the prime rib tips - it turned out fantastic. Seared over roaring flames at 600+, rested for 10 minutes then cooked to 130 at 325 over apple wood. Absolutely wonderful. Have a happy new year.

mad max beyond eggdome

Wahooegger,
yep, live in arlington. ..just got back from sunday brunch at landsdown and a visit to the outlet mall in leesburg. . ..bought another piece of green le creuset at the outlet store there. ..great place. .. .. .