Probing the Turk

[206]

Where do you stick it is the question.

They always say stick the probe in the thickest part of the thigh, but from past experience I miss that sweet spot and and recieve an inaccurate high reading.

Last time I stuck it in the thickest part of the breast and had success. How about you?

[Mark R]

One in the breast, one in the thick of the thigh not touching bone.

[barkonbutts]

Isnt that what the turkey popper is for...LOL.. 2 probes used here....If you ask my MIL... she says you cook it till it feels really hard..... yes I make gravy every year....

[Richtee]

Isnt that what the turkey popper is for...LOL.. 2 probes used here....If you ask my MIL... she says you cook it till it feels really hard..... yes I make gravy every year....

And do not probe for a couple hours in. No need... and you run a small risk of bad things gettin' inside the bird if you do.

[PitRow]

I always have a hard time with that too. Seems like no matter where I put it, I'm always over- or under-done.

[BYBBQ]

One in the breast, one in the thick of the thigh not touching bone.

^^^^^ X2 Has always worked for me.

[Richtee]

I always have a hard time with that too. Seems like no matter where I put it, I'm always over- or under-done.

Go into the middle breast... hit the bone..then pull back a half inch.

[HawgHeaven]

Isnt that what the turkey popper is for...LOL.. 2 probes used here....If you ask my MIL... she says you cook it till it feels really hard..... yes I make gravy every year....

BTW, I have a collection of turkey poppers... they'll be on ebay real soon...

Butt seriousLee, I poke the bird in the thigh as mentioned, and in the breast as mentioned, with my Thermapen. I don't use probes anymore... too many wires, and I don't like the clumsiness of them.

[Doug S.]

One word....Thermapen As Rich said I don't even consider it for a couple of hours or a few

[Mark R]

And do not probe for a couple hours in. No need... and you run a small risk of bad things gettin' inside the bird if you do.

Sterile Alcohol Prep Pads if you go in early, I do!
They become a habit. .... ....but not like the Singing Nun Habit!!!

[206]

Yep. Need a thermapen. Need new danner hunting boots too. Almost pulled the trigger on a therma-pop last summer.

[Blue Dog BBQ]

I always have a hard time with that too. Seems like no matter where I put it, I'm always over- or under-done.

Go into the middle breast... hit the bone..then pull back a half inch.

Thats what she said