MadMedik Posted June 25, 2011 Report Posted June 25, 2011 Here is my first Turkey on the KK. Did it last weekend. It turned out very nicely if I do say so myself. 12 Pound Turkey, Not Stuffed Cooked at 325 for 2hours, 45 minutes. Stoker controlled perfectly I put ice bags on breasts for about 45 minutes prior to cooking, to even out the finish time with Thighs... Done at 163 degrees IT on breasts at the same time thighs at 173 degrees... Used 2 chunks of Cherry Wood for smoke, one at the beginning, 1 about 90 minutes in to cook. Used Indirect Stone with drip pan, both placed on the handles of coal basket...did not save drippings. Rub: just melted butter and salt and pepper a few hours before the cook. Tasted great, moist, a very light smoke flavor. It smelled VERY good...i love the smell and taste of Cherry wood. Ate some for dinner (saved wings for the wife), then ground the rest up the next day for an awesome Turkey Salad sandwich spread. Very satisfied.
bobvoeh Posted June 25, 2011 Report Posted June 25, 2011 Re: Turkey on KK Very nice. I like the simplicity, Butter Salt and Pepper. I've never tried ice bags before, that sounds like a good idea. I've done something similar with steaks though. I like mine a little less done than the ladies of the house, so I'll throw one in the freezer to drop the temp a little before I cook them. Then I just cook them all the same and mine will still moo a little bit.
Tucker Posted June 25, 2011 Report Posted June 25, 2011 Re: Turkey on KK Looks excellent! ice bags, interesting idea, i agree.
LarryR Posted June 25, 2011 Report Posted June 25, 2011 Re: Turkey on KK Very nice, love the color, did you tent with foil during the cook to maintain that color? Been icing breasts for a long time, great trick I picked-up from The Whiz's site. MedMedik check your in-box.
MadMedik Posted June 26, 2011 Author Report Posted June 26, 2011 Re: Turkey on KK Icing not my idea. I read about on the forum. Worked like a charm. I did not tent with foil. Thanks
Loquitur Posted June 26, 2011 Report Posted June 26, 2011 Re: Turkey on KK Very nice' date=' love the color, did you tent with foil during the cook to maintain that color?...[/quote'] That bird is lovely indeed!! I'm thinking that light mahogany color is from the cherry wood - at least that's what I've read. I bought a bag of cherry wood chunks for that reason but haven't tried them yet. Susan
fcnich Posted July 21, 2011 Report Posted July 21, 2011 Re: Turkey on KK Hello Madmedic, Did you cook it in the roasting pan, or right on the upper grill?
MadMedik Posted July 21, 2011 Author Report Posted July 21, 2011 Re: Turkey on KK On the grill directly. That was a foil lined cake pan just used to remove, store, and start carving on. The turkey was very good. May do again soon
