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Nov 16, 2025 6:44 PM

Pit Boss Turkey Brine Kit, 20lbs Apple Pellets, 5 Gal Bucket $20 (AR -$2.20= $17.79) B&M $18

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This is a great deal if you figure that 20 pounds of apple pellets is $15, brine kit is usually $14 and a food grade bucket is $10.

Complete Turkey Brining Kit, made in USA:

Traditional Herb Brine
20 pounds of Apple Pellets
5 gallon food safe Bucket
Food safe Turkey brining bag

This is sized for up to a 25 pound bird. If you spatchcock it (you should do this no matter what size bird you get), you can fit a much larger bird.



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This is Menards, so no mail-order, it's a Brick & Mortar deal.

DON'T pay the "pick up fee" for having an employee go pick up your bucket.

Just walk in and look for the pallet of them in the BBQ section. You can't miss it.

Rebate is the usual Menards store credit. It comes as a postcard; so don't let your kids throw it away as junk mail.



https://www.menards.com/main/outd...035987.htm
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This is a great deal if you figure that 20 pounds of apple pellets is $15, brine kit is usually $14 and a food grade bucket is $10.

Complete Turkey Brining Kit, made in USA:

Traditional Herb Brine
20 pounds of Apple Pellets
5 gallon food safe Bucket
Food safe Turkey brining bag

This is sized for up to a 25 pound bird. If you spatchcock it (you should do this no matter what size bird you get), you can fit a much larger bird.



-

This is Menards, so no mail-order, it's a Brick & Mortar deal.

DON'T pay the "pick up fee" for having an employee go pick up your bucket.

Just walk in and look for the pallet of them in the BBQ section. You can't miss it.

Rebate is the usual Menards store credit. It comes as a postcard; so don't let your kids throw it away as junk mail.



https://www.menards.com/main/outd...035987.htm

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Spatchcocking is where you cut the spine out of the bird using kitchen shears (I use tin-snips, because they cut through even the largest birds with zero effort). Then you score the breastbone, and press down to flatten the whole bird.

This makes the bird cook in 1/2 the time (thus staying juicy) and makes the breast and legs finish at the same time.

Turkey is not one of the "low and slow" proteins. Smoke it at 325-350*F so it does not dry out.

Save the removed spine and put it in the drip pan for extra rich gravy and then use it for soup stock.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=weuvQ-z49Pw

Spatchcocking video by Steven Raichlen
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Quote from vid1900 View quoted comment :
Spatchcocking is where you cut the spine out of the bird using kitchen shears (I use tin-snips, because they cut through even the largest birds with zero effort). Then you score the breastbone, and press down to flatten the whole bird.

This makes the bird cook in 1/2 the time (thus staying juicy) and makes the breast and legs finish at the same time.

Turkey is not one of the "low and slow" proteins. Smoke it at 325-350*F so it does not dry out.

Save the removed spine and put it in the drip pan for extra rich gravy and then use it for soup stock.
Never thought to use snips, always struggled with the kitchen shears, thanks!
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Quote from dolsey01 View quoted comment :
Never thought to use snips, always struggled with the kitchen shears, thanks!
My grandfather always used a pair of Craftsman "Aviation Snips" so I've always done the same.

If your snips are tight and need a little lube, use Mineral Oil; because it's non-toxic.
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IndigoWinter2667Nov 17, 2025 1:22 AM
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Good deal all around, the pellets are 9 bucks at Walmart and the brine kits can be found for 99c after Thanksgiving at grocery outlet (I buy 3-5 to get me through a whole year), plus the bucket, this is still cheaper than piecing out on sale.
Spatchcocking is great but I just do "whole bird" at 13lbs and under. Still cooks fast and stays very juicy.
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beervomitNov 17, 2025 1:47 AM
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Quote from vid1900 View quoted comment :
My grandfather always used a pair of Craftsman "Aviation Snips" so I've always done the same.

If your snips are tight and need a little lube, use Mineral Oil; because it's non-toxic.
Or just use a little canola oil.... so you don't have to go out and buy something special.

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Quote from beervomit View quoted comment :

Or just use a little canola oil.... so you don't have to go out and buy something special.
Yep, canola oil is good.

I just figure most people have Mineral Oil around for cutting boards, butcherblock countertops, high end knives, guitar fretboards, or using it as a laxative.
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