The first sign of true anal retentiveness: a schedule for the day.
A closer look at the details...
Sign #2: Many, many sets of detailed smoking instructions.
Smoking pan in the Weber.
Our bird securely in its brine bath. Notice there are 2 ties besides the duct tape (Sign #3: Excessive fasteners)
Sign #4 of anal retentiveness: Wearing of an apron
Sign #5: When presented with an obstacle, sacrifice yourself for a properly cooked bird
Until it means ruining your hair...then get creative!
A closer look at the rigging
A final product!
I also want to give a special shout of Thanks to Pop from Go, Pop, Go! I was tweeting with him the day before Thanksgiving, and mentioned we were brining and smoking our bird. He typed up a very detailed email of directions and sent it to me.
If you are ever looking for grilling or smoking advice for your *shindig*, Pop (@GoPopGoBlog) is your guy!
Outstanding pictures!! I love the typed schedule/list. Todd did the same thing. Okay, well, he didn’t type it, but he did write out a schedule. I love a man that can cook!! I’d also starve without mine.