Saturday, November 6, 2010

The Great Thanksgiving Day Turkey Smoke!

Avast Ye Smoke Crazed Lubbers,

As we look forward to the Thanksgiving Holiday I wanted to take a moment to pass along this Great Rub recipe I made for the guest turkey. If you like a sweet rub this is one you will enjoy for years to come.

Last week I made turkey breast that was a Great test for this rub. I used my ECB (el cheapo brinkman) with oak hardwood lump charcoal and pecan wood for the smoke and a combination of 50/50 orange juice and water in the water pan.

The Rub:

4 Tbl Sp Dark Brown Sugar
1 tea Sp Italian Seasoning
1 tea Sp Chipotle Pepper
2 Tbl Sp Sweet Paprika
2 Tbl Sp Garlic Salt w / parsley
1 tea Sp Onion Powder
1 tea Sp Cumin
1 Tbl Sp Kosher Salt

Just mix and use. I gave the breast a light coating of yellow mustard and a generous coating of the rub. Let sit for a couple of hours and began the cook. Three hours later out she came. Moist, dark in color from the smoke and tender. I wrapped the breast is heavy foil and let rest for about 30 min before cutting.

 This was an easy and delicious way to make a juicy Sunday meal.Topped off with some baked potatoes and veggies and you're ready to eat!! 

 Arr, Have a Happy Thanksgiving!

Till next we meat again, Matey. May the wind be at yer back and the sea be calm as ye pursue the "Q"

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