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My first turkey
FaceDance
Posts: 289
HAPPY THANKSGIVING ALL!!!!!!!
I've had the egg for almost a year now. Didn't have it last thanksgiving so this will be my first turkey. With some minor tweaks, I followed mad max recipe. It's been on for over an hour now and everything seems to be going well. 20lb brined bird at 325 should be 6-7-ish hours. Pics should illustrate how I did it! I will update throughout the day.
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South Florida - Large BGE (DOB: 12/07/2013)
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Standing by for the finale. Happy Thanksgiving.
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Looks good. I can't help but chuckle at "facedance".Green egg, dead animal and alcohol. The "Boro".. TN
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Looking forward to the finale pics and your take on the results. Very nice prep!
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i am starting to panic... She's cooking pretty fast. I am approx 2.5 hours in and the breast is already at 113 degrees after a starting temp of 36 degrees. I don't want to take it off until 5pm or so. I've got the egg down to about 290. Will I be OK or should I turn it down even more?South Florida - Large BGE (DOB: 12/07/2013)
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What are the thighs? Did you ice the breast while allowing the thighs to warm a bit? Not sure if it is in the recipe, but the thighs like to be about 5ºF to 10ºF warmer than the breast to get them to finish close to the same time. MM uses ice cubes, I use a couple of gel packs. Other than choke it down, not much else you can do. Keep basting it. Good luck!Delta B.C. - Whiskey and steak, because no good story ever started with someone having a salad!
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Yes... I iced the breast. I'm choking her down now. Thanks @Skiddymarker !!!!South Florida - Large BGE (DOB: 12/07/2013)
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I have a 23lber... I put on at 12:00 @ 315.... hoping to eat at 6... My breast temp is already 142.... any ideas?
Thanks!!! I have already chocked it down and covered with foil....
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I'm doing a 13 pounder and I'm figuring 3.5 hours at 325-350.Dave - Austin, TX
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@Jeremiah, said hold over temp will rise 15 degrees. I started mine early and when the breast got to 165 I was going to pull, but the top part was 145 so I let it ride 150+. The thing is the dark meat was over 200. I would pull at 150 range bring it in and monitor it. If it doesn't come up put it back on. IMHO.grillman14 said:I have a 23lber... I put on at 12:00 @ 315.... hoping to eat at 6... My breast temp is already 142.... any ideas?
Thanks!!! I have already chocked it down and covered with foil....
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It's at 143 breast... 155 thigh. I think I'm good. I'm at 275 dome. It "stalled" at 140. Thanks for advice everyone!!!South Florida - Large BGE (DOB: 12/07/2013)
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147 breast temp. Looking good. Timing should be perfect.
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Sure looks good !!!!How did it turn out.....anxious as I have never tried this Mad Max cook yet.
Donnie Dawes - RNNL8 BBQ - Carrollton, KY
TWIN XLBGEs, 1-Beautiful wife, 1 XS Yorkie
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Ok.... took out blower from digi-cue and let hover at 225 for an hour.... meat temp is now 150 and I reconnected blower....I have continued to baste as well....at 160 going to pull out and cooler with warm towels.... Cant wait till 6pm...Remember that grilling is more than preparing food… It’s time with family and friends, it’s your heritage and childhood memories….
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We are getting there...Remember that grilling is more than preparing food… It’s time with family and friends, it’s your heritage and childhood memories….
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Looking good. Happy Thanksgiving.__________________________________________It's not a science, it's an art. And it's flawed.- Camp Hill, PA
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Thanks!!! And to you as well
Remember that grilling is more than preparing food… It’s time with family and friends, it’s your heritage and childhood memories…. -
Just pulled her... AND she looks glorious
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Beautiful bird! Way to bring it on home.
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Looks great !!! Glad it worked out for ya !!Happy Thanksgiving !!!
Donnie Dawes - RNNL8 BBQ - Carrollton, KY
TWIN XLBGEs, 1-Beautiful wife, 1 XS Yorkie
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Oh yes! That turkey is beautiful!#1 LBGE December 2012 • #2 SBGE February 2013 • #3 Mini May 2013A happy BGE family in Houston, TX.
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