I have a 22 lb turkey that I want to smoke on my UDS, however realize that I will have to spatchcock it due to its size. At what temps and for how long will I need to smoke it? Any help is greatly appreciated.
Spatchcock 22 lb turkey on UDS?
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Smoke it at 300˚-325˚ until it reaches an internal temp of 160˚ in the breast and 170˚-175˚ in the thigh. Times will vary GREATLY depending on your particular setup, but with a spatched bird at those temps you should be done well inside of 4 hours. That being said, THE ONLY WAY TO ENSURE GETTING THE BIRD TO THE PERFECT DONENESS IS TO USE A PROBE THERMOMETER!!!.
thaddy1978
Newbie
I though you wanted to smoke at 220 to 240? I think I have to...as I will have both a brisket AND turkey on the smoker (so I will need the low and slow). How long will it take to smoke a 18 to 22 lb spatchcocked turkey at 220 to 240 degrees? Is it better to spatchcock one that big? Sorry, don't mean to hijack your thread, but it is all related, right? ;)
Thanks so much for the help...I have 2 probe thermometers, so that will help me. I'm smoking this on my UDS so running temps at 300-325 should be easy. Thanks again and have a Happy Thanksgiving.
Thanks for your link SQWIB! That's great information. I'll be smoking a 21# bird and I'm really nervous about it. I am smoking two ten pound butts since 5:00 a.m. this morning for backup. If my turkey doesn't get done, that's what we'll be eating.
WC
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thaddy1978
Newbie
Yes...those temps (220 - 240) is too low for a big turkey. It will stay in the danger zone for too long at this low temp. I've spatchcocked my 22 lb turkey and will smoke at 325 till i get the correct temp with a internal probe thermometer.
rich-
Meat Mopper
I'm sure this is a question that I should know the answer to,
BUUUTTTT
What does spatchcoked mean when smoking a turkey?
Thanks Rich
BUUUTTTT
What does spatchcoked mean when smoking a turkey?
Thanks Rich
rich-
Meat Mopper
Thanks for the link to that video, That was a very good explanation.
Now I know and will give a try doing a chicken first.
Thanks again Rich
Now I know and will give a try doing a chicken first.
Thanks again Rich
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