Smoking Turkey

jimtn

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Jun 13, 2013

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Knoxville, TN

• Nov 23, 2014

• #1

I saw where Jeff recommends turkey should only be 12 to 14 lbs. for smoking. I have already bought my bird which is 20lbs. Could I sptit the bird down the middle and smoke it that way? Appreciate any suggestions.

 

bama bbq

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Sep 24, 2011

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Rocket City (Huntsville) AL

• Nov 23, 2014

• #2

I have done 20+ pounders for years on the WSM. They turn out fantastic every year.

 

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timberjet

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Jan 29, 2010

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Waitsburg Washington

• Nov 23, 2014

• #3

If your smoker is big enough you can spatchcock that yardbird. It will take way less time, cook evenly and get better smoke penetration. 

http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/a/you-did-what-to-that-bird-the

This tutorial is for chicken but works just as well on a turkey. I did a 27 pound bird in this way last year and it was great!

 

Last edited: Nov 23, 2014

jimtn

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Knoxville, TN

• Nov 23, 2014

• #4

Thanks guys

That was all I need to know. Happy Thanksgiving to all of you.