How to Smoke a Turkey for Thanksgiving

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  • @MadScientistBBQ
    @MadScientistBBQ  Před 3 lety +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 Před 3 lety +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 Před 3 lety +5

      @@michaelchenevert3363 Most would recommend apple

    • @ocrun6765
      @ocrun6765 Před 3 lety +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 Před 3 lety

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

    • @SonicBoomC98
      @SonicBoomC98 Před 2 lety

      Same method for bone-in breast?

  • @Bajodie5
    @Bajodie5 Před 3 lety +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.

  • @matthewfunk6658
    @matthewfunk6658 Před 3 lety +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 Před 3 lety +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.

  • @rickzurlo3480
    @rickzurlo3480 Před 3 lety +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

  • @auroramike71
    @auroramike71 Před 3 lety +14

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

  • @TheMusicscotty
    @TheMusicscotty Před 2 lety +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.

  • @jpwilliams6926
    @jpwilliams6926 Před rokem +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..

  • @craigchatterton4164
    @craigchatterton4164 Před rokem +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.

  • @ricksanders2687
    @ricksanders2687 Před 2 lety +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.

  • @khedger89
    @khedger89 Před 3 lety +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!

  • @mooneysonthemove283
    @mooneysonthemove283 Před 3 lety

    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.

  • @stephenhass
    @stephenhass Před 3 lety +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

  • @suckfuldodger
    @suckfuldodger Před rokem +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.

  • @melissacomer8404
    @melissacomer8404 Před 2 lety

    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.

  • @codydavis3698
    @codydavis3698 Před 3 lety +2

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

  • @derekjones4086
    @derekjones4086 Před 5 měsíci +1

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

  • @wardad5628
    @wardad5628 Před 3 lety +9

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

  • @dalerandall3160
    @dalerandall3160 Před 3 lety +1

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

  • @shamrocks521
    @shamrocks521 Před 2 lety

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

  • @thefishingprincess7720
    @thefishingprincess7720 Před 3 lety +3

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

  • @1ronhall
    @1ronhall Před 2 lety +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!!

  • @davepenn9181
    @davepenn9181 Před 3 lety +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.

  • @erikdahl3171
    @erikdahl3171 Před rokem

    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.

  • @allentracy5794
    @allentracy5794 Před rokem

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

  • @johnrecchia8731
    @johnrecchia8731 Před 3 lety

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

  • @melvalongoria1762
    @melvalongoria1762 Před 2 lety

    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...

  • @7633J
    @7633J Před 3 lety +1

    Great job. Simple instructions and the turkey looks great!

  • @reessaathoff4181
    @reessaathoff4181 Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @jabird212
    @jabird212 Před 2 lety

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

  • @joeclark7082
    @joeclark7082 Před 2 lety

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

  • @lozanorp
    @lozanorp Před 10 měsíci

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

  • @kee7678
    @kee7678 Před 2 lety

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

  • @jonathanchavis8114
    @jonathanchavis8114 Před 3 lety +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?

  • @kollakolla
    @kollakolla Před 3 lety +1

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

  • @coop8849
    @coop8849 Před 3 lety

    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

  • @jmax5105
    @jmax5105 Před 3 lety

    Thanks for sharing. Loved the video and the ideas!

  • @basilchisholm1134
    @basilchisholm1134 Před 3 lety +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!

  • @almartiniii1541
    @almartiniii1541 Před 2 lety

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

  • @matthewd8442
    @matthewd8442 Před 2 lety +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.

  • @kyrbjorgum4683
    @kyrbjorgum4683 Před rokem +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.

  • @Camrynsophia
    @Camrynsophia Před 2 lety

    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!

  • @jcquan17
    @jcquan17 Před 2 lety +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 Před 2 lety

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

    • @jcquan17
      @jcquan17 Před 2 lety +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 Před rokem

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

  • @JoaquinChea
    @JoaquinChea Před 3 lety

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

  • @wippdriver1
    @wippdriver1 Před 3 lety

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

  • @victorautumnarroyoforrest3480

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

  • @manolocalifas6488
    @manolocalifas6488 Před rokem

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

  • @davemurie5243
    @davemurie5243 Před 10 měsíci

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

  • @scottflynn5644
    @scottflynn5644 Před 3 lety +2

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

  • @Zeke-bt1iy
    @Zeke-bt1iy Před rokem

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

  • @MysterENigma
    @MysterENigma Před 2 lety

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

  • @Tradbow85
    @Tradbow85 Před 2 lety +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

  • @haroldskeete8754
    @haroldskeete8754 Před rokem

    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!

  • @jackboyne300
    @jackboyne300 Před 2 lety

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

  • @ralphclark460
    @ralphclark460 Před 2 lety

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

  • @openureyes929
    @openureyes929 Před 3 lety

    You are my go to guy for smokin anything!!

  • @tjbyrd1130
    @tjbyrd1130 Před 3 lety

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

  • @TheJmanuelsj
    @TheJmanuelsj Před 3 lety

    Thanks for the tips!

  • @raulsarmiento7326
    @raulsarmiento7326 Před rokem

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

  • @Beerjunkieguy
    @Beerjunkieguy Před 3 lety

    Your video was very helpful-thanks very much!

  • @brianhartfield8385
    @brianhartfield8385 Před 3 lety

    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.

  • @backyardq1850
    @backyardq1850 Před 3 lety +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 Před 2 lety +2

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

  • @Chris-wp3ew
    @Chris-wp3ew Před 3 lety

    Looks great... Happy Holidays

  • @waynepraytor7807
    @waynepraytor7807 Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @charlesmoore5840
    @charlesmoore5840 Před 7 měsíci

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

  • @rookiedriver6770
    @rookiedriver6770 Před 5 měsíci

    I come back to this video every thanksgiving 😂

  • @terrencelehr4345
    @terrencelehr4345 Před 3 lety

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

  • @johnfreeman2686
    @johnfreeman2686 Před 2 lety

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

  • @anakinsol
    @anakinsol Před rokem

    Trying this next week. Thanks for the video.

  • @CulinaryGod
    @CulinaryGod Před 3 lety +4

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

  • @ralphclark460
    @ralphclark460 Před rokem

    I have the apron and absolutely love it!

  • @gosman949
    @gosman949 Před 2 lety +2

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

  • @MeezyPeezy
    @MeezyPeezy Před 2 lety

    Thanks a lot Jeremy
    Trying to keep 225 on my OK Joe is tough so it cooking a little hot
    Hope it comes out

  • @genoortega4686
    @genoortega4686 Před 2 lety

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

  • @redbeardseasonings4657

    Great Video Jeremy! Happy Thanksgiving

  • @timothyferguson3014
    @timothyferguson3014 Před rokem +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.

  • @frederickbeuttler2811
    @frederickbeuttler2811 Před 3 lety +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)

  • @landonostermayer6547
    @landonostermayer6547 Před rokem

    Your videos adds the best!!

  • @paulwilkerson7586
    @paulwilkerson7586 Před 2 lety +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.

  • @scot349
    @scot349 Před 3 lety

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

  • @larrymaloney8398
    @larrymaloney8398 Před 2 lety

    Thank you for this!

  • @davisfamilyshenanigans4807

    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.

  • @michaelhenderson6312
    @michaelhenderson6312 Před rokem

    Thank you so much. That was awesome.

  • @SenorBezi
    @SenorBezi Před rokem

    Third year in a row coming back for this video

  • @denverbroncos9612
    @denverbroncos9612 Před 2 lety

    Awesome, looks fantastic

  • @choppedjunk
    @choppedjunk Před 3 lety

    Fantastic video Sir!

  • @robertrichter7702
    @robertrichter7702 Před 2 lety

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

  • @jimwortham8634
    @jimwortham8634 Před 3 lety

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

  • @estevancamargo8107
    @estevancamargo8107 Před 3 lety

    Happy Thanksgiving from.my family to yours

  • @alwilliford4157
    @alwilliford4157 Před 3 lety

    Hey Jeremy. Can I ask what camera setup you used? It’s the best I’ve seen on any bbq CZcamsr.

  • @Kevin-gf5dh
    @Kevin-gf5dh Před 2 lety

    I like the butter idea 💡

  • @BrosephRussell
    @BrosephRussell Před 3 lety +1

    Oh yeah that had me Drooling 🤤

  • @skwerlee
    @skwerlee Před 3 lety +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 Před 3 lety

    Thank you so much very helpful

  • @ericstanish7679
    @ericstanish7679 Před 2 lety

    Looks amazing

  • @johnvaillancourt8977
    @johnvaillancourt8977 Před 2 lety

    Thanks Jeremy!
    My turkey is in the smoker as we speak!

  • @matthewcarr124
    @matthewcarr124 Před 3 lety

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

  • @psilix
    @psilix Před 2 lety

    Looks great I'll be trying it your way soon

  • @davidpoulin8782
    @davidpoulin8782 Před 8 měsíci

    @MadScientistBBQ - thanks for sharing! What did that turkey weigh?

  • @microtech5871
    @microtech5871 Před 3 lety

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

  • @yavealvarez8787
    @yavealvarez8787 Před 3 lety +3

    Can you do a thanksgiving ham please!