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benjammn

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Turkey results for 18#
« on: November 28, 2013, 03:08:24 PM »
Here is my brined, smoked bird. 18# at 4 1/2hrs at ~240. IT of 165 both sections of bird. In cooler wrapped in foil covered in towels.

Hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving!
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Re: Turkey results for 18#
« Reply #1 on: November 28, 2013, 04:57:32 PM »
looks great Ben.  Nice job.  Best turkey day in a long time.  Good food.
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Re: Turkey results for 18#
« Reply #2 on: November 28, 2013, 08:09:16 PM »
For the first time in ages our turkey day went off without a hitch.
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Re: Turkey results for 18#
« Reply #3 on: November 28, 2013, 09:32:11 PM »
Looks great, Ben!  All around good turkey day! ;D
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Re: Turkey results for 18#
« Reply #4 on: November 30, 2013, 08:59:16 PM »
Tried a 9# TB today. Took 6 1/2hrs set on 250F and it was warmer outside today. Not quite sure why that happened but interesting results otherwise. Turned out just as good.
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Re: Turkey results for 18#
« Reply #5 on: December 16, 2013, 11:17:25 AM »
I have also noticed that the TB takes longer than a whole turkey.    Perhaps the cavity of the whole turkey helps with cooking time?
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