Big turkey, not big enough smoker

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meltyface

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I'm doing a beercan turkey but found out I'm running into 2 problems. I've already started smoking and once I put the turkey in upright I found out that it's a really tight fit in my smoker. The turkey wings are actually resting on the lid of the smoker, and I'm having a real hard time getting my smoker back up to 300. If I smoke a 14 lb turkey at about 260 is that going to cause any issues, and also how dried is it going to be since it's resting on the lid? 1:30 into it and the wings are already looking like they are cooking faster than the rest.
 
260° you will be ok as far as dried out i've never had a turkey on a beer stand dry. i run a water pan also.
 
I'd foil those wings since they are resting on the lid.

If you brined, you should be good either way. The spritz will make it crispy but won't really get it juicy.
 
Yes~^^^^^^^^^^^^

Foil the pper portions that seem to be cooking too fast and let her roll. Do not open the lid unless you have to, I'd spritz mebbe once an hour and REAL FAST.

Hang in there.....share some q-vue!
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