can anyone help me plz

jdrsr

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Apr 4, 2012

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• Apr 6, 2012

• #1

can anyone help me ? i am gonna smoke a 12lbs turkey tomorrow for easter .what i have read on time and temps for it and they all varied on sizes and temps..any help would be greatly appreciated

 

s2k9k

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• Apr 6, 2012

• #2

I did a 12 lb'er for X-mas and if I remember right I smoked at about 275* and it took about 6 hours. The main thing is to take the breast to 165* and the thigh to 175*. Give yourself a little time, you can always foil and let it rest toweled in a cooler and it will stay warm for a good while. If you have never done this you will never cook one in the oven or fry again.

Did you brine it?

 

Last edited: Apr 6, 2012

kryinggame

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• Apr 6, 2012

• #3

Dude, I'm sorry, what's your question?

Do you have a thermometer? A whole turkey is ready at 165 degrees internally (based upon the breast).

I've never done an entire turkey but a huge breast. That's where the flavors' at.

 

jdrsr

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• Apr 7, 2012

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First time doing a Turkey, Thanks for all your help on temps and such. It's looking Good!!