Raining off and on but turkey needed to get smoked. The shop is going to smell great for a while.
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I’m about to get the green egg going myself. Nice day here, though. Good luck!
I debated using the egg but decided to let the propane smoker do some work so I can use the egg for baking stuff today.
And as my luck would go, an 18lb turkey that should have taken 9hrs to smoke is going to be done in 5.5-6.
And as my luck would go, an 18lb turkey that should have taken 9hrs to smoke is going to be done in 5.5-6.
Turned out alright. Finished up around 7.5hrs.
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Just pulled the ham off and heading toward my parents. He’s got the bird going on his own egg. Forgot to get a pic before I sliced it, but damn tasty.
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I drove down to Conroe to see my moms new house for thanksgiving. Got to see my little sister and the puppy we got my mom a couple years ago. As you can see, ol moms obliterated the turkey.
What kind of wood? I've been using hickory the past few years. The last couple of meat batches I tried oak, I think it's hard to beat hickory....
Hickory. It's my go to for 95% of smoking and grilling. Occasionally I'll throw mesquite on for some steaks if I want to spice it up. Pecan is also a favorite of mine. I've tried some of the fruit woods in the past but none really seem to do much.
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I use applewood for pork meats. Hickory for steaks. I don’t use chips and soak my chunks overnight.
I used to soak my chunks but quit out of laziness. Haven't really noticed a big difference in any of my smokes.
I've tried mesquite too, the flavor just wasn't very strong or pronounced. I haven't tried fruit wood yet. The oak was really good with salmon. I'm gonna get hickory again for the next batch.
Now that pot is legal in Colorado, maybe I should try hemp, ha.
