Defrosting an 18 lb turkey

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Troutman's Ribs - Step By Step Primer
Grilled Pork Chops: Harissa Marinade
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Eric
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Defrosting an 18 lb turkey

July 11, 2016, 04:50 PM

Yes, there is 18 lbs of turkey defrosting in my fridge right now. On sunday that guy is going on the WSM. I haven't yet smoked a whole turkey, just turkey breasts. I'll spatchcock it, plus a wet rub using Simon & Garfunkel rub on saturday. I'll inject on sunday morning. Will prep the gravy on saturday as well. Going to follow Meathead's Ultimate Turkey Recipe. Sides will include mashed potatoes, stuffing and green beans (with bacon and almonds).

I started it defrosting yesterday afternoon. Allowing for 24 hours in the fridge for every 4 lbs, it should be defrosted on Friday morning, or thereabouts. Seem right?

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July 11, 2016, 05:22 PM

Oh yeah! All the best on a dee-licious bird! Remember to take (and post) photos.
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ecowper commented

July 11, 2016, 05:26 PM

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I figured nobody really cared about seeing a turkey in my garage fridge. But I will take pics of the whole cook, starting with the prep work on saturday.

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fuzzydaddy commented

July 11, 2016, 05:53 PM

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I'm strange. I usually take photos of just about everything, but smart enough not to post all of them, well, most of the time.
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Grill/Smoke/Roast = SnS Grills Kettle + SnS Deluxe Insert & Drip n' Griddle
Grill/Smoke/Roast = Hasty-Bake Gourmet Dual Finish with HB rotisserie and Grill Grates
Smoke = Weber Smokey Mountain 22.5"
Pizza = Blackstone Propane Pizza Oven (Stacy's, but she let's me use it sometimes)
Indoor Cooking = LG Studio 30" gas range
Camp Cooking = Coleman 2 burner white gas stove

Thermometer = FireBoard FBX2 with 2 ambient and 6 meat probes
Thermapen Mk IV = Light blue
Thermapen Mk IV = Black
PID Controller = Fireboard Drive + Auber 20 CFM Fan (FB gen 1 fan)
PID Controller = Fireboard Drive + Fireboard 20 CFM Fan (FB gen 2 fan)

Knives
Wusthof Classic Ikon set: 9" carving knive, 2X 8" Chef's Knife, 7" Santoku and three utility knives
Kamikoto Kuro set: 7" Santoku, 6.5" Nakiri, 5" Utility
Amazing Ribs Brazilian Steak knife set

Favorite wine = whatever is currently in the wine rack
Favorite beer = Sam Adams Boston Lager or Shiner Bock
Favorite whisky = Lagavulin Distiller's Edition 16 year old single malt

Best Cookbooks - Meathead's "The Science of Great Barbecue and Grilling", Chris Lilly's "Big Bob Gibson's BBQ Book", Aaron Franklin's "Franklin BBQ"

Cookbooks to check out - Raichlen's "Brisket Chronicles" and anything by Adam Perry Lang.

Current fanboy cookbook - "Chasing Smoke: Cooking Over Fire Around the Levant"

Some Posts in Pitmaster to check out:

Eric's Brisket Method
Eric's Method for Drunken Texas Beans
Stacy's Bouef Bourguignon
Eric's Smoked Texas Chili
Rancho Gordo Beans and Bean Club
Troutman's Ribs - Step By Step Primer
Grilled Pork Chops: Harissa Marinade
Light My (Hasty Bake) Fire

Eric
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July 11, 2016, 06:20 PM

Just for you fuzzydaddy. Took it yesterday when I put the turkey in the fridge.
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fuzzydaddy commented

July 11, 2016, 06:32 PM

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Awesome. I'm feeling a bit special. Now back to reality.

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ecowper commented

July 11, 2016, 07:21 PM

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Heh

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