Turkey, Fresh or Frozen?

Unknown

I'm a new BGE owner and will be smokin' my 1st turkey this week. What's best, fresh or frozen? I know the butterballs are injected with vegetable broth, I'm guessing that would help keep the bird more moist. I appreciate your suggestions.

Shelby

Tarheel Tom,
I've always done frozen and have great results. One of these days, I'm gonna have to find a source for a fresh turkey. But for this year, there's a 21.5 pound bird defrosting in my refrig right now. Another thing on the to cook list...a turducen.

BluesnBBQ

I'm doing a fresh one. They are on sale this week at one of the local supermarkets. I picked up a 12 pounder. Usually I smoke a smaller turkey, and my mother roasts a monstourous one. Guess which one gets eaten quicker?

Bordello

BluesnBBQ,
Maybe you need to do the large one and let your mother do the small one. *grin*
Happy "T" day,
New Bob

Unknown

Shelby,[p]While doing a search on turducken a few months back, I ran across this recipe. I couldn't help but think "If only there was an egg big enough"![p]LOL, maybe someone else will find this as funny as I did.[p]Kevin

[ul][li]We need a larger egg![/ul]