Thanksgiving 2022

Frequently Asked Questions

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Best way to brine, grill & smoke my turkey

Mix your favorite brine recipe 36 hours ahead.
Submerge turkey in brine for 24 hours.
Take out of brine and place in roasting rack in a pan uncovered in the refrigerator overnight.

How to grill & smoke it (optional)

Take turkey out of refrigerator one hour before. Soak wood chips for a few hours, or use pellets. Place in smoker box.
Place turkey in a roasting rack and into an aluminum pan, rub all over with olive oil, place water in the pan to cover the bottom.
Place box above a burner but below the grilling surface. Put grill on high, when you see smoke shut the burner below the box off.
Reduce grill heat to 325 and put turkey breast side down for 45 minutes, then flip over. Cook the rest of the way until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees in the thickest parts.
Cover lightly with foil and let rest for 20 minutes before carving.

How to reheat my cooked turkey or breast

Take out of refrigerator 3 hours before eating time. Place in aluminum pan (if you have a roasting rack place in the rack and in the pan). Put a little broth in the bottom of the pan and keep the turkey in the bag.
Heat your oven to 300 degrees and place pan in the center. After 30 minutes remove the turkey from the bag and put back in the oven until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.
Let rest for 20 minutes then slice.