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Originally posted by umyaya:
Questions:

(1) When do you put the rub on? Right after the brine? Is it more difficult to get the rub under the skin if everything is still moist right after the brining or does that make it easier to separate the skin? Is it better to wait 12 hours?


I take it out and put the rub underneath first, then on the outside. Some people like to air dry the skin, but no need to if you're putting butter under/over the skin.

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(2) You mention flipping the turkey breast side down approximately half way through the cook. Does the cheesecloth stay over the breast (so under the turkey) or do you always leave it on whatever part of the turkey is facing up?


I go back and forth on flipping. Any more, I just cook it up. I don't put the cheesecloth on until about 2 hours into the cooks (to let more smoke penetrate). I soak it in butter then put it on top.

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(3) What do you use for baste? Do you baste it through the cheesecloth?
More butter, warm, just right on top.
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