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Gonna do a whole turkey (12lbs) for Thanksgiving...

Somewhere I recall reading that after you brine a whole turkey for 24 hours...it's good to let it sit uncovered in the fridge overnnite to let the skin dry out somewhat.

Then apply the mayo and rub before smokin.

Supposedly it will help the skin to come out crispy rather than soggy.

Any thoughts on this?

Thanks..Ken
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Mornin',Ken.

The operative word is more like "less soggy".It is dificult to crisp at a low smoking temperature.

The best attempt would be to air dry overnight in the refigerator,brush with melted butter and cook at 250�.Maybe open the door after an hour and give it a quick spray with oil and let some moisture out.

I don't do it this way,since I prefer the better bird and don't worry too much about the skin.

I tend to carve and platter in the kitchen,so presentation of the whole bird is less important to me.

Hope this helps a little.

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