How to Smoke a Turkey for Thanksgiving

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  • Опубликовано: 20 июн 2024
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  • @MadScientistBBQ
    @MadScientistBBQ  3 года назад +148

    For all those who are talking about the temp you see on the thermapen: that shot was just supposed to show that I was checking temperature. The probe was only about 1/2” deep so it was much hotter than the lowest temp. Probing to the middle of the breast, the temp was 164° when it was removed.

    • @michaelchenevert3363
      @michaelchenevert3363 3 года назад +4

      Hi Jeremy, what type of wood did you use? Would you recommend a chunk of cherry wood mix in to get the deeper patina on the turkey?

    • @JayGarcia303
      @JayGarcia303 3 года назад +5

      @@michaelchenevert3363 Most would recommend apple

    • @ocrun6765
      @ocrun6765 3 года назад +3

      Almost as good as your Waygu hamburger video. I like to pull my turkey at 197F too (usually say: "nailed it" like Raichlan because editing isn't fake) and then let it come up to temp that last 10 or 20 degrees wrapped in towels inside a Styrofoam ice chest (the towels help absorb all those juices and you can wring them out over the potatoes later). Did you also brine it but not include that footage? When you let it rest did you wrap it or just leave it sitting on the counter for 30 minutes?

    • @chuock
      @chuock 3 года назад

      I'll recant my statement.. Nice work, again!

    • @SonicBoomC98
      @SonicBoomC98 3 года назад

      Same method for bone-in breast?

  • @matthewfunk6658
    @matthewfunk6658 3 года назад +116

    Man, I've watched a lot of turkey vids and this one is the best.
    1. Simple clear instruction
    2. Pleasing setting/lighting

    • @enriqueparedespinel1694
      @enriqueparedespinel1694 3 года назад +6

      I started BBQ hobby with my brother in January, we lucky found Jeremy's channel and we have learned the most out of him than all the other channels. Even Jeremy might say that Frankling is a BBQ genius but Mad scientist BBQ is the best channel to learn how to BBQ right. Thanks a lot Jeremy.
      PS, would have been really cool if Randy had appeared in the hunting trip.

  • @auroramike71
    @auroramike71 3 года назад +14

    I appreciate the "why" as much as the "how", thank you.

  • @rickzurlo3480
    @rickzurlo3480 3 года назад +3

    Just got into the smoking game. Bought my first cheap chargriller off set smoker about a month ago and have used it every weekend since, honing my skills. I found your videos, which have helped me tremendously. Did a brisket last week after your videos gave me the confidence to say "I can do that". It came out, ok.
    Anyway this is pretty much the video i have been waiting for, in terms of production and editing. Your videos are super educational, but now with the close ups, good lighting, and clearly an upgrade in equipment, it is that much more enjoyable to watch. Thanks, and keep them coming. *cough* tri-tip next

  • @ricksanders2687
    @ricksanders2687 2 года назад +5

    Always love you videos because they’re well thought out. Lots of good information that’s simple to follow. I would appreciate a little more detail on how to make the herb butter you poured on at the last. What a great hack(trick)! I could use the details because that’s what I’m doing next turkey! I don’t want to mess the finishing touch up.

  • @TheMusicscotty
    @TheMusicscotty 2 года назад +26

    This is honestly one of the best cooking channels on YT. I watch them all now. Learning a lot. He's like Alton Brown. Tells you the why and the science. Love it.

  • @Bajodie5
    @Bajodie5 3 года назад +6

    I want to thank you for making these videos. I’ve recently picked up this great hobby as a fellow Meat market owner I CANNOT STOP smoking meats every weekend thanks to you brother.

  • @suckfuldodger
    @suckfuldodger Год назад +1

    Kia Ora, I did your turkey recipe this year. I've been threatening my family with a turkey experiment for 4 years and they've always been very very anti. I got into smoking meat about around 7 years ago and usually do something ornate for Christmas. Your recipe worked out amazingly, it was so tender, perfect flavours with the chipotle. Didn't use adobo as it's very very expensive here in New Zealand. Used chilli and cayenne instead. My brother-in-law, who was the most negative about turkey, let out an involuntary grunt of pleasure upon his first bite. He had seconds and thirds, everyone loved it and several people said it was the best turkey they'd ever had. So, thank you very much.

  • @khedger89
    @khedger89 3 года назад +6

    I love all your content brother. Your cooks are so simple with the salt and pepper and look amazing! I’ve learned a ton from your page!

  • @craigchatterton4164
    @craigchatterton4164 Год назад +2

    Just did our first smoked turkey ever on our Traeger this year. We followed your instructions to a T. The BEST turkey we've ever had! Wow, very impressed (I'm writing as I'm eating lol). Thank you for the excellent instructions.

  • @mooneysonthemove283
    @mooneysonthemove283 3 года назад

    You have great teaching skills and your bbq skills are obviously phenomenal. Been sharing your videos, lately, with smoking newbies I know. I could watch your videos all day.

  • @dalerandall3160
    @dalerandall3160 3 года назад +1

    Awesome video! Thank you so much! Smoking one for the first time for my family this year

  • @jpwilliams6926
    @jpwilliams6926 Год назад +1

    Amazed at how fast you get it done. I've done this for years and it takes all night for me most of the time (of course that includes the initial fire building, etc), often times we do a 20lb bird.
    Your videos have really helped my son and I up our game. Keep up the good work..

  • @codydavis3698
    @codydavis3698 3 года назад +2

    Cannot wait to attempt this on my Reverse flow I built! Thanks for all your tips!

  • @stephenhass
    @stephenhass 3 года назад +3

    you are the GOAT at bbq vids. No one does it better!! keep doing what you love and thanks for sharing it with us

  • @johnrecchia8731
    @johnrecchia8731 3 года назад

    Perfect in its simplicity. Thanks for the video. Happy Thanksgiving.

  • @melissacomer8404
    @melissacomer8404 2 года назад

    Going to smoke a turkey this weekend. Very informative and concise. Learned some new techniques. Had a sale turkey from the holidays and decided to do Thanksgiving in May.

  • @derekjones4086
    @derekjones4086 6 месяцев назад +1

    So I followed your recipe to the tee, and made the best turkey I’ve ever had. Thank you so much!

  • @wardad5628
    @wardad5628 3 года назад +9

    Loved the song "Precious Jesus Hold My Hand" hard to beat good ole Gospel bluegrass

  • @wippdriver1
    @wippdriver1 3 года назад

    Great Job! Thank you very much for the smoker and injection tips! Game changer!!! HAPPY Thanksgiving!

  • @thefishingprincess7720
    @thefishingprincess7720 3 года назад +3

    Once again amazing video! Thank you for all the tips and explanations.. question.. what brand knives do you use? They look amazing.

  • @davepenn9181
    @davepenn9181 3 года назад +6

    I do mine pretty much the same, but I brine them first. It makes for a really moist bird that cooks a bit faster. And I put a couple of sprigs of rosemary or sage in the cavity.

  • @7633J
    @7633J 3 года назад +1

    Great job. Simple instructions and the turkey looks great!

  • @jabird212
    @jabird212 2 года назад

    Thank you for this video. You are my go to for bbq tips and tricks.

  • @erikdahl3171
    @erikdahl3171 Год назад

    Finally got clearance to smoke the turkey this year. I smoke the prime rib every year for Christmas but everyone seems to be against me smoking the turkey. I do make a great one in the oven, but have made some awesome turkey breasts on the smoker as well. Thanks for the video. Will go traditional on my seasoning and brine, just to make sure no one is taken off guard.

  • @1ronhall
    @1ronhall 2 года назад +14

    Jeremy, just watched your Thanksgiving turkey video (2020) again, and you do a fantastic job articulating the finer points to get the desired bbq results. I will follow your techniques for our 2021 bird! All the very best to you, Sir!!

    • @CorsairTrumpet
      @CorsairTrumpet 7 месяцев назад +1

      2023 check in...Thanks Jeremy

  • @kee7678
    @kee7678 2 года назад

    Excellent video man!!! Great job. This is why I follow you. I'm doing this for Thanksgiving this year.

  • @allentracy5794
    @allentracy5794 Год назад

    Great video, love the herb butter idea. I've had great results dry brining ahead of time.

  • @melvalongoria1762
    @melvalongoria1762 2 года назад

    I love your videos. I get awesome ribs because of your teachings and my love for bbq and now smoking. I love to bbq and smoke...going to smoke a Turkey this Thanksgiving...

  • @shamrocks521
    @shamrocks521 2 года назад

    Second year in a row making it this way, thanks for the quality content!

  • @lozanorp
    @lozanorp 11 месяцев назад

    Thanks for all you do. Tried this and it was the best turkey I've ever had.

  • @jonathanchavis8114
    @jonathanchavis8114 3 года назад +4

    First off, love all your videos. Very informative and great information. Had a question, what was the name of that injector you were using?

  • @manolocalifas6488
    @manolocalifas6488 Год назад

    thanks, just what i needed to know!!! Appreciate your show!

  • @jmax5105
    @jmax5105 3 года назад

    Thanks for sharing. Loved the video and the ideas!

  • @Beerjunkieguy
    @Beerjunkieguy 3 года назад

    Your video was very helpful-thanks very much!

  • @almartiniii1541
    @almartiniii1541 2 года назад

    Love your channel. Hope you have a great turkey day. Any tips for us campers that have to go the trashcan/ bullet smoker rout?

  • @JoaquinChea
    @JoaquinChea 3 года назад

    The Turkey looked amazing, I hope someday to give that a try with your method, thanks

  • @joeclark7082
    @joeclark7082 2 года назад

    Yoder, so many of my cooks have been instructed by your vids. dude, keep killing it!!

  • @reessaathoff4181
    @reessaathoff4181 2 года назад +1

    Thanks Jeremy! Never cooked a turkey before, but all my family said it was literally the best turkey they've ever had!

  • @coop8849
    @coop8849 3 года назад

    I did the same came out perfect thanks! Oh i switched the salt with seasoning salt for the run and added some Newmans garlic/parmigian dressing for the injection was kiler

  • @haroldskeete8754
    @haroldskeete8754 Год назад

    I smoked two turkeys for Thanksgiving using this method. I used different seasoning, but they still stole the show! My family destroyed them! Great taste, crispy skin! I will say, though, if I had to do it over again, I would take them out a little sooner. I used a pellet smoker, and like you said, they cooked faster. A little faster than I expected that said, everyone loved it! The butter on the breast was a great tip! Thanks!

  • @Zeke-bt1iy
    @Zeke-bt1iy Год назад

    I'm trying your recipe the first Saturday in November, on my pellet smoker, Thank you.

  • @kyrbjorgum4683
    @kyrbjorgum4683 Год назад +1

    Hey Jeremy, not sure if it was mentioned already, but you can french your turkey too with the herb butter before smoking in addition to injecting. Then you still get the herb butter against the meat without burning your herbs while cooking.

  • @davemurie5243
    @davemurie5243 11 месяцев назад

    Congratulations on a successful cook. Thanks for explaining things well.

  • @CleveDawgPound
    @CleveDawgPound 3 года назад +9

    I like to brine with herbs in the brine. Turned out great at thanksgiving. Didn’t need injecting and didn’t need herb butter. I would like to try this method as brining is kind of a pain.

  • @Tradbow85
    @Tradbow85 2 года назад +6

    Can completely relate to the yes when you tasted the turkey. For me it's less of an oh that taste good and more of a yes I put in them time and didn't screw up lol

  • @kollakolla
    @kollakolla 3 года назад +1

    Videos lookin great lately man! Would love to see you do another brisket cook sometime soon!

  • @jcquan17
    @jcquan17 2 года назад +9

    I had to come back to drop some praise. I tried pretty much exactly this for Thanksgiving this year and it came out amazing! The only thing I added was brining overnight. Thank you so much for your great and informative videos!

    • @ucfkid67
      @ucfkid67 2 года назад

      What temps did you pull it? Does it matter what temp for white meat vs dark meat?

    • @jcquan17
      @jcquan17 2 года назад +1

      @@ucfkid67 sorry for the late reply. The breast was right at 161°F. The thighs were at 180°F. The temps do matter. The thighs will naturally cook faster but they have more moisture. So we have to mainly go by the breast. We don't want to undercook the breast so 160°F is the minimum.

    • @goldninja5923
      @goldninja5923 Год назад

      Since you brined it overnight, did you still salt it before putting on the smoker?

  • @anakinsol
    @anakinsol Год назад

    Trying this next week. Thanks for the video.

  • @waynepraytor7807
    @waynepraytor7807 2 года назад +1

    Thanks! I'm smoking the first turkey 🦃 for Thanksgiving.

  • @victorautumnarroyoforrest3480
    @victorautumnarroyoforrest3480 2 года назад

    Best Smoked Turkey I ever cooked!!!
    Thank you so much Jeremy you are the goat!!!

  • @jackboyne300
    @jackboyne300 2 года назад

    Another great video....keep educating the masses (including me)!!

  • @Camrynsophia
    @Camrynsophia 2 года назад

    Luv you videos man!! The pork butt video was fantastic, now time to try my 1st smoked turkey for my family, keep up the great work!! Now just gotta get me one of those great lookin aprons!

  • @scottflynn5644
    @scottflynn5644 3 года назад +2

    Awesome job, brother 👏
    Can't wait to cook my, thank you !
    Scott from Kentucky!

  • @redbeardseasonings4657
    @redbeardseasonings4657 3 года назад

    Great Video Jeremy! Happy Thanksgiving

  • @rookiedriver6770
    @rookiedriver6770 7 месяцев назад

    I come back to this video every thanksgiving 😂

  • @genoortega4686
    @genoortega4686 2 года назад

    Enjoy your videos and I am doing my Turkey just like that! Thanks

  • @ralphclark460
    @ralphclark460 Год назад

    I have the apron and absolutely love it!

  • @backyardq1850
    @backyardq1850 3 года назад +5

    So by now I have seen 1 billion turkey videos in the ps t week. That in mind you did not bore me. I loved how you kept it simple in a way that I may actually be able to replicate.

    • @lanfordmims5080
      @lanfordmims5080 2 года назад +2

      Sorry Jeremy I somehow missed your injection mixture. Could you repost?

  • @CulinaryGod
    @CulinaryGod 3 года назад +4

    Great video. Would you mind posting the herb butter ingredients and measurements?

  • @TheLizardDaddy
    @TheLizardDaddy 2 года назад

    Love this video... do you recommend a brine as well? Or just injecting? Thanks!

  • @raulsarmiento7326
    @raulsarmiento7326 2 года назад

    This video is what I needed - always wanted to smoke a turkey, thank you

  • @Chris-wp3ew
    @Chris-wp3ew 3 года назад

    Looks great... Happy Holidays

  • @TheJmanuelsj
    @TheJmanuelsj 3 года назад

    Thanks for the tips!

  • @ralphclark460
    @ralphclark460 2 года назад

    I own one of the aprons and I love it. Well worth the money, saves shirts, and is comfortable to wear.

  • @gosman949
    @gosman949 2 года назад +2

    Here we go again. One year later and good to review for 2021 Thanksgiving.

  • @charlesmoore5840
    @charlesmoore5840 8 месяцев назад

    Thank you again great job will be cooking on my big 30yr old cooker this thanksgiving

  • @MysterENigma
    @MysterENigma 2 года назад

    Cooking is an art. You, sir, are an artiste!

  • @openureyes929
    @openureyes929 3 года назад

    You are my go to guy for smokin anything!!

  • @denverbroncos9612
    @denverbroncos9612 2 года назад

    Awesome, looks fantastic

  • @jimwortham8634
    @jimwortham8634 3 года назад

    Thanks for video I love smoked turkey sure you help me quite a bit

  • @paulwilkerson7586
    @paulwilkerson7586 2 года назад +1

    If you have an infra red fryer one of the best turkey's I've ever smoked (and the only way I've cooked them since) was smoked for about 4 hours at 225 and then finished off in the fryer for about 45 mins (14-16lbs usually) absolutely bomb turkey. Super juicy.

  • @michaelhenderson6312
    @michaelhenderson6312 Год назад

    Thank you so much. That was awesome.

  • @frederickbeuttler2811
    @frederickbeuttler2811 3 года назад +2

    Any thoughts on brining vs injecting the turkey? I don't have the equipment to inject it, but I'm thinking of following Aaron Franklin's turkey video, in which he does a salt/sugar overnight brine (Alton Brown does it too, though he doesn't smoke it)

  • @basilchisholm1134
    @basilchisholm1134 3 года назад +6

    I love that you cut the chit chat and stay on message. When I’m trying to catch every detail the other is a distraction. Good job!

  • @robertrichter7702
    @robertrichter7702 2 года назад

    Looks Delicious! I may give it a try for Christmas 🎄 I have a smoker but not one near that nice

  • @psilix
    @psilix 2 года назад

    Looks great I'll be trying it your way soon

  • @andrewortega6684
    @andrewortega6684 7 месяцев назад +1

    Hey Jeremy, love the videos I’ve followed this recipe before and it came out perfect but now I’m trying to do it with a bigger turkey, how long long do you think a 22lb turkey would take? What do you recommend thanks in advance.

  • @tjbyrd1130
    @tjbyrd1130 3 года назад

    One if the few channels that actually uses an offset. Great stuff. Not hating on pellet smokers but you can’t beat an offset

  • @estevancamargo8107
    @estevancamargo8107 3 года назад

    Happy Thanksgiving from.my family to yours

  • @mikesr3011
    @mikesr3011 2 года назад

    Great video and info. What kind of wood did you smoke with? I'm going to use my pellet smoker.

  • @timothyferguson3014
    @timothyferguson3014 Год назад +1

    I needed that tip when you said cut out the whole Brest first and then cut the other way against the grain. I definitely agree that cutting the old traditional way messes up the integrity of the breast.

  • @matthewcarr124
    @matthewcarr124 3 года назад

    Thanks for this video. Very helpful. Can you shed some light about vertical offset smokers. Are they just as good as horizontal offset smokers?

  • @larrymaloney8398
    @larrymaloney8398 2 года назад

    Thank you for this!

  • @brianhartfield8385
    @brianhartfield8385 3 года назад

    Absolutely love your informative style. I'm curious to know if you would consider putting the turkey in a brine and spatchcocking the bird (removing the backbone and flattening the bird). Thinking that since it works for roasting in the oven it could work well in the smoker.

  • @microtech5871
    @microtech5871 3 года назад

    Great video like always! Did you brine the turkey or just smoked it without brining?

  • @johnfreeman2686
    @johnfreeman2686 2 года назад

    Love that Bonavita in the background. High quality drip brewer for a high quality content maker. Not surprised 🙌

  • @faisalrkhawaja
    @faisalrkhawaja 2 года назад

    Hi Jeremy! I love turkey (and Canadian Thanksgiving is this weekend!). Would you consider spatchcocking the bird first? Pros? Cons?

  • @Kevin-gf5dh
    @Kevin-gf5dh 2 года назад

    I like the butter idea 💡

  • @philjanuszewski
    @philjanuszewski Год назад

    Super helpful. Thanks.

  • @skwerlee
    @skwerlee 3 года назад +9

    Awesome job man. I must say, ever since y'all relocated to Kentucky the production quality and content has increased quite a bit!!! Y'all must have a new camera too

  • @isiahromero4530
    @isiahromero4530 3 года назад

    Thank you so much very helpful

  • @terrencelehr4345
    @terrencelehr4345 3 года назад

    I see someone’s been working on his videography skills. Very nice and great looking turkey! 👍

  • @scot349
    @scot349 3 года назад

    Great instructions and bird looks fabulous. Looks like the finish herbs in butter were dried herbs? Thanks again, man

  • @SenorBezi
    @SenorBezi Год назад

    Third year in a row coming back for this video

  • @davisfamilyshenanigans4807
    @davisfamilyshenanigans4807 2 года назад

    From 7:25 and 15 seconds after I just had to pause the video and back out so I could drop a like then go back to enjoying this wonderful footage.

  • @choppedjunk
    @choppedjunk 3 года назад

    Fantastic video Sir!

  • @godsboymanny554
    @godsboymanny554 3 года назад

    Happy Thanksgiving too you!

  • @landonostermayer6547
    @landonostermayer6547 Год назад

    Your videos adds the best!!

  • @29madmangaud29
    @29madmangaud29 3 года назад

    Hey Jethro,,,,, I've done my T-Key,,,,,, today from 5:00 am until 12:30pm, worked GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!