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  1. Nov 27, 2019 at 7:40 PM
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    That does look good!!
    I’ve got a turkey brining in apple juice and sea salt right now. Will go on the smoker in a few hours.
     
  2. Nov 27, 2019 at 7:56 PM
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    What type of wood are you using for your turkey? That is a great brine. Smoked turkey may be one of the best foods.
     
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    It’s the competition blend. Can’t remember the brand name but it’s a mix of wood pellets.
     
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    I used a competition blend from traeger for my pork butt and ribs... came out superb
     
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    Any idea of the woods they used in the "blend"? Thanks in advance.
     
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    I'm pretty sure it was the Traeger reserve blend.. look it up, it was a black bag ! :)
     
  7. Nov 27, 2019 at 10:04 PM
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    It appears to be oak, cherry & apple. I use cherry & apple regularly. I can see how oak would add that extra "wood/smoke" flavor. I will be buying oak pellets next week to try my own mix. I buy pellets buy the 20# bag per flavor so I have no clue what brand I use. I will advise tomorrow.
    Thanks.
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    Yea i just get the bag locally from my hardware store. Need to go to Walmart to get it cheaper... but I havent shopped there in ages!!!!!!!
     
  9. Nov 27, 2019 at 10:11 PM
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    I buy from a local BBQ supply store. They sell pellet grills, seasoning & just about everything needed for grilling/smoking.
    These are the brand of pellets I use.
    http://www.helpingubbq.com/fuels/
     
  10. Nov 27, 2019 at 10:22 PM
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    I am not sure why they won't show the prices. I believe it was about $20/ 20# bag or $1/ lb. Flavors may differ. I don't remember the specifics. I will update after I buy next week. The flavor of these pellets is very good. You can smoke a boneless skinless chicken breast with apple & get the flavor of apple.
     
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    686DE113-C2FC-4D83-BDF7-05CA7BC0F042.jpg The turkey is not far off from being done smoking. Low and slow the first couple hours and now the heats up for finishing. Stuffed full of apples and an onion and covered in butter and brown sugar. Hopefully it’ll be a hit. I usually do deep fried as they’re so juicy.
     
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    I’ll have to look on the bag when i go back down to the smoker here in a few to see what wood is in the one I use. It’s cheap, $8.50 for a 20# bag at Rural King. I’ll snap a pic
     
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    The cheap pellets may be the cause of the lack of smoke flavor you desire more of. Try a couple of different brands & see which produce the taste you like the best.
    Just a thought.
     
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    I've tried countless different pellets. The problem is the pit boss has a temp control that says "smoke" (which is the setting you're supposed to use when smoking and not grilling) and then it has different degree temps feom 200 to like 450 for grilling. The "smoke" setting ends up smoking at like a 180 temp in cool weather which just isn't hot enough. Once you move to the temp settings then it produces very little smoke. I figured out this morning that I can lay pellets directly on the metal cover above the burner and they will sit there and smolder producing all the smoke I need. I think this will dramatically change my smoking results. This turkey came out perfectly.
     
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    Here's the pellets, they're lumber jack brand, maple, hickory, and cherry. 9c942bae684854efa20d1855aae2c82109e1f8d8_10171050.jpg
     
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    Tossed on a brisket this morning. Coming along great
     
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    No left over turkey? That's my favorite!
     
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    How'd the turkey turn out? I meant to ask a while ago and totally spaced.
     
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    it turned out amazing! My father in law told me it was the best turkey he’s ever had! It was incredibly juicy and full of flavor. I stuffed it with apple halves and a 1/2 and onion as it smoked. Had it covered in brown sugar, and basted it in butter part ways through for color and flavor. It was truly unreal good.
     
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    Bon appetit bitchado's
     
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    Tasty, that’s looks just like bear scat!!!
     
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    Kansas City Cheesy Chicken Black Bean Potato Bacon Casserole Surprise & Stuff

    Friggin delicious
     
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    When is dinner? I have a 3 hr drive ahead of me and that looks great!
    Hope to meet & see you soon! Lol
     
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    Surprisingly I couldn't find any takers in all of Kansas City.
     
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    And if you average 90 mph you can make it from Omaha Zoo to my house in just under 2.5 hours.
     
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    I am about 10 minutes on the interstate from the zoo.
    2.5 hrs I will be there! Lol
     
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    Next time you're at the zoo say hello to my buddy. He came waking all the way over from the other side of the enclosure as soon as I walked in with my cowboy hat on. Wouldn't take his eyes off me the entire time. I never knew I was a giraffe whisperer.

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    We love the Omaha zoo! It gets high accolades.
    We may need to meet in KS @ Tuttle Creek next year. We (wife & I need a vacation) are looking to get our rig out on some trails!
    Like minded people would be great! We can both bring food & drink. Have a great weekend and head home.
    Interested? We share! Lol
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    Well if you're gonna pick a college town in Kansas that's the right one...but consider renting a condo or lake house and boat down at the Ozarks for a few days for a vacation. There are fun back roads that run along side the rivers south of the Ozarks too and you can spend a day floating the Niangua.
     

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