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Offline pz

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Turkey didn't turn out as well as hoped
« Reply #-1 on: December 01, 2013, 12:48:24 AM »
I did the turkey on the SRG, but evidently I need to refine my technique because part of the bird was perfect while other parts were not done.  I did an apple juice brine for a couple of days, then injected using TMB's butter and rub method, and did the bird breast side down in the SRG on high.  The breast turned out better than any turkey I have ever eaten, but the legs and thighs were not cooked thoroughly - had to finish in the oven, but once cooked, was delicious.

Smoking salmon, and cooking the turkey on the SRG

The bird done - sort of...

... breast was better than I have ever had, but the rest of the bird needed more heat - had to finish in the oven

Brussels sprouts halved and seared on cast iron, doused with olive oil, Johnny salt and pepper.  Ricky (our son) loved them - he usually does not like cruciferous vegetables

Pear pie - absolutely delicious - a recipe from a colleague of mine.
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Re: Turkey didn't turn out as well as hoped
« on: December 01, 2013, 06:00:05 AM »
Looks delicious to me pz!
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Re: Turkey didn't turn out as well as hoped
« Reply #1 on: December 01, 2013, 06:39:25 AM »
Looks good to me.  Got a recipe for the pear pie..I love pies. I made the usual pumpkin but made 2 sugar cream pies. Nobody don't like pie. Pam  .☆´¯`•.¸¸. ི♥ྀ
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Re: Turkey didn't turn out as well as hoped
« Reply #2 on: December 01, 2013, 09:09:20 AM »
Turkey sure looks good. It is an important reminder to check temps in poultry in more than one spot........
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Re: Turkey didn't turn out as well as hoped
« Reply #3 on: December 01, 2013, 11:19:34 AM »
Breasts always seem to cook faster. One trick is to put a bag of ice on the breasts  for about an hour prior to cooking. This will drop the temp lower than the rest of the turkey so the breast will take longer than normal.
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Re: Turkey didn't turn out as well as hoped
« Reply #4 on: December 01, 2013, 11:44:51 AM »
Those brussel sprouts look really delicious.

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Re: Turkey didn't turn out as well as hoped
« Reply #5 on: December 01, 2013, 11:58:57 AM »
the turkey looks fine.  I would like a piece of pie.   :)
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Re: Turkey didn't turn out as well as hoped
« Reply #6 on: December 01, 2013, 12:38:34 PM »
Looks like you recovered nicely.
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Re: Turkey didn't turn out as well as hoped
« Reply #7 on: December 01, 2013, 03:40:34 PM »
Looks good from here pz!
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Re: Turkey didn't turn out as well as hoped
« Reply #8 on: December 02, 2013, 10:03:30 AM »
That pie looks delicious.
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Re: Turkey didn't turn out as well as hoped
« Reply #9 on: December 02, 2013, 06:13:44 PM »
Thanks everyone!  We ate so much yesterday (leftovers) that I am still not hungry this afternoon (and I've not eaten anything today  ;D)