First time smoking a turkey, what type of wood should I use?
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Fruit woods are popular for poultry.
While I agree with RSJ that fruit woods are popular with poultry, I would caution you on using cherry as it can darken the turkey a good deal. While you will most likely just discard the skin on a smoked turkey, the darkening effect of the cherry could impact your presentation.
Before I go any further, what smoker will you be using and at what temp do you plan on smoking at?
Before I go any further, what smoker will you be using and at what temp do you plan on smoking at?
As this will be your first turkey, keep good notes on your technique. Note such things as size, brine recipe, type and amount of wood, baste, temps and times. Some prefer a light color while others feel a mahogany color is very impressive. It’s all personal choice.
Good luck and most of all, enjoy.
Tom
Good luck and most of all, enjoy.
Tom
I will be using an Amerique