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I've smoked a few turkeys like this, just don't use a strong wood like mesquite, I use apple, maple or even pecan if I'm not looking for a strong smoky flavor
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It's all good, I use a propane smoker myself. But next spring I think I'm gonna get the WSM 22.5" ( weber smoky mountain) more room, but I'll still use the GOSM