The test Turkey was a success!

Abom

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#1

The test Turkey was a success!

November 21, 2016, 09:01 PM

Did a test turkey today. Very nice.
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DWCowles

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Hi, my name is Darrell. I'm an OTR truck driver for over 25 years. During my off time I love doing backyard cooks. I have a 48" Lang Deluxe smoker, Rec-Tec pellet smoker,1 Weber Genesis 330, 1 Weber Performer (blue), 2 Weber kettles (1 black and 1 Copper), 1 26" Weber kettle, a WSM, 8 Maverick Redi Chek thermometers, a PartyQ, 2 SnS, Grill Grates, Cast Iron grates, 1 ThermoPop (orange) and 2 ThermoPens (pink and orange) and planning on adding more cooking accessories. Now I have an Anova sous vide, the Dragon blower and 2 Chef alarms from Thermoworks.
#2

November 21, 2016, 09:03 PM

Thing of beauty!
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AZRedneck

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#3

November 21, 2016, 09:07 PM

Speechless. ...almost. Amazing looking bird!
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scottranda

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#4

November 21, 2016, 09:07 PM

How did you prepare that bird? Crispy skin! I'm aiming for that on Thursday!
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Huskee

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#5

November 21, 2016, 09:08 PM

Wow is that a beautiful color!
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Steve B commented

November 21, 2016, 10:04 PM

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Is that the lighting or really how gorgeous that bird looks.
Yummy yummy yummy.
edible hen

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#6

November 21, 2016, 09:10 PM

Nice looking bird.
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bbqoaf

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#7

November 21, 2016, 09:16 PM

Looks so good.
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GadjetGriller

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#8

November 21, 2016, 09:21 PM

Wow What a wonderful looking bird!! I might hesitate to cut into it for fear of messing it up. Then I would carve that thing of beauty up and enjoy!!
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Mr. Bones

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#9

November 21, 2016, 09:40 PM

Gorgeous Turkey!!! I'd love to know more details.... droolin', here!
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#10

November 21, 2016, 10:04 PM

Wow! ..
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#11

November 21, 2016, 10:18 PM

Nice looking turkey!
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MBMorgan

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#12

November 21, 2016, 10:33 PM

Forget eating that work of art ... quick, call the taxidermist!
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FireMan commented

November 22, 2016, 10:05 PM

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Ditto. Preserve it for posterity.
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#13

November 22, 2016, 06:07 AM

Fantastic test turkey. I wish I had a test plate with some of that!
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Santostfm

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#14

November 22, 2016, 06:16 AM

Wow! How did you get the skin so perfect?
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Abom commented

November 22, 2016, 08:25 AM

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I did absolutely nothing. literally.
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#15

November 22, 2016, 06:36 AM

I don't know which is prettier...the bird or that kamado!
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Abom commented

November 22, 2016, 08:25 AM

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I should take some close-up photos of the Kamado. It's seen better days believe me.