Turkey in the #2

[BedouinBob]

I always buy extra turkeys at Thanksgiving so I have some in the summer. I decided it was time to use it up so I brined the turkey overnight to be set for morning. In the morning I rinsed and dried the turkey and then applied olive oil and rub. At noon I put it in the smoker with 3.5 oz maple, set for 250, and added a water pan. 4.5 hours later the IT was 165 so I pulled it out. The results were great! Just the right amount of smoke, rub flavor, and juiciness. Lazy Q is the best for doing poultry. 

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[BedouinBob]

It didn't take the picture first time. Here it is.

[EFGM]

Perfect!

[swthorpe]

Well done!

[DivotMaker]

Nice!  Have you tried filling one with mire poix? (chopped celery, onion and carrots).  Takes it to a new level!

[BedouinBob]

Tony, yeah, I forgot to mention that part. You can actually see half an apple hanging out, plus I added celery and carrots. Helps with the moisture. 😊

[DivotMaker]

Saw the apple, Bob, but wondered what was behind it!    I'm a big fan of the veggie fill!

[drains]

Nice bird Bob! I'll bet it was "gobbled" up quickly! 🍗

[EFGM]

Did I say already it was "PERFECT?" Well I took another look and it is
"AWESOMELY PERFECT"

[BedouinBob]

Thanks guys, it makes for some pretty tasty leftovers too.

[Nimrod]

Beautiful bird Bob.

None in my freezer yet but I want to 'test drive' a turkey in my #2 before Thanksgiving rolls around.  How large a bird would you recommend?

[DivotMaker]

Dave, don't go larger than a 14 lb bird in the smoker.  Anything bigger stays in the "danger zone" of 40-140° too long!

[Nimrod]

Thats bigger than I guessed Tony but I want to stay far away from the 40-140 zone

I think I'll look for something in the 10 lb range just to experiment.

[DivotMaker]

Dave, at 250, a 12-14 lb bird is plenty safe.  No need to go too small.

[BedouinBob]

+1 to what Tony said. This one was 13 and change so it was about right.